What To Wear To Summer’s Hottest Sporting Events
From Knicks fever to World Cup fashion collaborations, this summer is all about sport and style. As A-list spectators take to the stands, we’re rounding up what you should wear to get in on the action
With major basketball, soccer (or football – whichever takes your preference), tennis and racing events taking place around the world this summer, there’s no shortage of tournaments and game days to fill our calendars. While celebrity courtside appearances at Madison Square Garden and standout looks from the Formula 1 paddock have already given us plenty of inspiration for what to wear for the occasion, our favorite athletes’ tunnel ’fits and airport arrivals are proving just how stylish the stars of sport are too. Whether you’re taking your seat in the stands or attending a viewing party, consider this your All-Star lineup of the best outfits to wear to this season’s most-anticipated sporting events.
The NBA & WNBA Finals: off-duty cool
Knicks fever took over the Big Apple last weekend with buildings lit in blue and orange and chants of “Knicks in five” echoing through the city, as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, winning the championship for the first time in more than 50 years. Unsurprisingly, The Garden’s courtside seats have been filled with celebrities all season – from established superfans, like Timothée Chalamet, to newer fanatics, such as Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters – showing us the chicest and most spirited way to dress for a basketball game. The consensus: vintage sports merch or custom looks are a must. Sourcing one-of-kind pieces indicates a level of commitment that says you’re a true fan when it feels like everyone has become a supporter overnight. Your next opportunity to nail basketball’s off-duty cool will be the Commissioner’s Cup Championship on June 30: style your favorite team’s logo tee with Citizen of Humanity’s straight-leg ‘Nora’ jeans and Gucci’s ‘Signora’ sandals for effortless MVP style. Alternatively, if you haven’t managed to acquire the right merch, Loewe’s baseball cap and Nour Hammour’s leather jacket are a shortcut to sports chic and model-approved.
AGOLDEAdine cropped organic cotton-jersey T-shirt€100.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
LOEWE+ Paula's Ibiza Puzzle small leather shoulder bag
CITIZENS OF HUMANITYNora straight-leg jeans€370.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size23 - out of stock24 - low stock252627282930 - low stock31 - low stock3233 - low stock
GUCCISignora Horsebit-embellished leather sandals€780.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3636.5 - low stock37 - low stock37.5 - low stock3838.5 - low stock3939.5 - low stock40 - low stock40.5 - low stock41
Formula 1 British Grand Prix: runway to racetrack
The world of Formula 1 is having a style moment, not because of its male drivers, but thanks to a cast of well-dressed women, who happen to be the partners of some of its leading men. From Miami to Monaco, the competition has proved to be an exciting new source of inspiration. The next major event in the race calendar? The British Grand Prix, where we can only hope to see Kim Kardashian make an appearance to support Lewis Hamilton on home turf.
If you’ve secured a place in the paddock, follow the lead of the F1 fashion crowd – including Rebecca Donaldson and Kelly Piquet – by embracing the thrilling energy of the race weekend with a high-impact outfit. Content creator Alexandra Leclerc arrived at the track in Miami (alongside her husband and F1 racing driver Charles Leclerc) in her own fashion take on Ferrari racing stripes – a sleek red and orange Saint Laurent look we can’t stop thinking about. Channel her runway-to-racetrack style with a funnel-neck jacket, pencil skirt and sharply pointed stilettos to watch Hamilton and fellow Brit George Russell zip around the Silverstone Circuit – or take inspiration from the best-dressed in Monaco with Magda Butrym’s trending Capri pants and Amina Muaddi’s thong sandals.
SAINT LAURENTPaneled suede bomber jacket
SAINT LAURENTIcarino mini Matelassé leather shoulder bag
SAINT LAURENTWoven midi skirt
SAINT LAURENTBabylone logo-embellished leather slingback pumps€1,090.00View Product DetailsSelect a SizeEU 35EU 35.5EU 36EU 36.5EU 37 - low stockEU 37.5EU 38 - low stockEU 38.5 - low stockEU 39 - low stockEU 39.5 - low stockEU 40 - low stockEU 41 - out of stockEU 42
FIFA World Cup 2026: sports luxe
The World Cup officially kicked off last week with an enthralling match between Mexico and South Africa that included no less than three players being sent off by the referee. In the crowd, fans from across the globe were sporting football (or soccer) jerseys, which are quickly becoming the summer’s must-have pieces. While British designer Martine Rose kick-started the trend a few years ago, Jacquemus and Willy Chavarria are among the luxury brands behind the athletic tee’s current style resurgence, thanks to their collaborations with Nike x French Football Federation and Adidas x Selección Nacional de México World Cup, respectively. Wear your prized fashion football shirt with a pair of well-cut jeans and a mule to to add an elevated sports-luxe edge.
Whether you’re watching the matches play out on-screen or you were lucky enough to score tickets to the tournament, you don’t have to commit to a jersey to show your support. Try curating pieces in your team’s colors for an ensemble that is soccer-coded without being feeling too obvious. For instance, Mexico fans will look fitting in Flore Flore’s emerald-green ‘Diana’ polo shirt paired with St. Agni pleated pants, Celine Eyewear round-frame sunglasses and Manolo Blahnik ballet flats, as styled by Mexican actor Renata Notni. Plus, you can take these pieces beyond the stands for an outfit you can slot into your everyday off-duty rotation, too.
FLORE FLOREDiana organic cotton-piqué polo shirt€160.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmallmedium - low stocklarge - low stockx large - out of stock
CELINE EYEWEAROro round-frame gold-tone sunglasses
ST. AGNIPleated pinstriped woven wide-leg pants€685.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - out of stockx small - low stocksmall - out of stockmedium - low stocklargex large - low stock
MANOLO BLAHNIKVeralli bow-detailed leather ballet flats€725.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock35.5 - out of stock3636.5 - low stock37 - out of stock37.53838.5 - out of stock3939.54040.54141.54242.543 - out of stock
Wimbledon: summer sophistication
From strawberries and cream to the players’ all-white attire, Wimbledon is steeped in heritage and tradition. While there’s no official dress code for most spectators, the occasion calls for sartorial sophistication, making timeless tailoring and summer dresses the fail-safe choice. Take inspiration from singer Olivia Dean, who aced spectator style at last year’s Championships, by pairing Tove’s butter-yellow ‘Katrine’ midi dress with The Row’s ‘India’ tote and Jimmy Choo’s ‘Amelia’ pumps for a look that serves elegance and ease in equal measure.
As the tournament’s official outfitter, Polo Ralph Lauren is another excellent option. Its polished-meets-preppy pieces – from crisp striped shirts to cable-knit cardigans – are perfectly suited to Centre Court’s smart-casual standard. The brand has also just launched a Wimbledon capsule, featuring elevated sportswear pieces that will remain staples in your wardrobe long after the tennis season has ended.
TOVEKatrine satin midi dress
THE ROWIndia small full-grain leather tote
DIOR EYEWEARPetit CD S1I square-frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses
JIMMY CHOOAmelia 30 leather pumps
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