From Wimbledon to the World Cup, These Celebs Are Proof That Style Is the Main Event

Basketball with a side of Dior

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This has been the summer to end all summers—at least, if you’re a sports fan. The New York Knicks won the NBA championships for the first time since 1973. The FIFA World Cup touched down in North America, including major American cities like L.A. and NYC. Wimbledon drew everyone across the pond to see Serena Williams make a comeback (and have a Pimm’s Cup).

Personally, I duck at any projectile flying for my face, meaning I’m not interested in playing basketball, tennis or soccer. However, I have been watching all these sporting events with a laser focus on the celebrity spectators—more specifically, their outfits. Stars have treated the court, pitch and royal box like a personal runway, with the likes of Taylor Swift, Kate Middleton, Shakira and others making the actual match feel like the side show. Below, the best-dressed cohort that made me wish I’d gotten tickets to see the matches.

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1. Kate Middleton at Wimbledon in Gabriela Hearst

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2. Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden in Stella McCartney

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3. Shakira at the World Cup in Roberto Cavalli

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4. Nicole Kidman at Wimbledon in Ralph Lauren

5. Jordyn Woods at the NBA Finals in Woods by Jordyn

best dressed celebs summer sports 2026: cynthia erivo wimbledon
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6. Cythia Erivo at Wimbledon in Ralph Lauren

best dressed celebs summer sports 2026: hailey bieber world cup
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7. Hailey Bieber at SKYLRK’s World Cup After-Party in Dior

best dressed celebs summer sports 2026: salma hayek world cup
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8. Salma Hayek at the World Cup in Gucci

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9. Lily James at Wimbledon in Dôen

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10. Ejae at the World Cup in LEJE

best dressed celebs summer sports 2026: beyoncé world cup
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11. Beyoncé at the World Cup in LaQuan Smith

12. Arden Cho at Wimbledon in Chanel


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Marissa Wu

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