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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, turning 30, is featured in a 2026 SI Swimsuit shoot photographed at Captiva Island, with outfits described as a celebration of the female form. The piece highlights her on-court success as a sharpshooter and her off-ccourt roles as a USA Network studio analyst and podcast cohost, while noting she remains a polarizing figure due to her views on transgender athletes.
Ciara will perform at the 2026 MLS All-Star Game halftime show in Charlotte on July 29, 2026, highlighting her ongoing ties to MLS as a team owner and pop-culture moment. The piece also looks back at her 2022 SI Swimsuit debut photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados, detailing designers and styling choices that defined her shoot.
Lizzo is the July 2026 digital cover model for SI Swimsuit, photographed in Miami after Swim Week, where she discusses redefining sexy and body confidence, handling online criticism, and balancing a multi-faceted career (music, acting, Yitty’s swim line, and a forthcoming children’s book) with a focus on wellness and manifestation.
The 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami Beach featured Brooks Nader, Molly Sims, Alix Earle and six‑months-pregnant Katie Austin in daring beach looks, spotlighting bold swimwear as SI’s Swim Week kicks off; the issue, unveiled in May with cover stars Alix Earle, Hilary Duff, Nicole Williams English and Tiffany Haddish, will stream on Hulu and Disney+ starting June 9.
Hilary Duff is revealed as an SI Swimsuit 2026 cover model and shared a behind-the-scenes look from her South Caicos shoot, showcasing multiple designer looks with a largely female crew. She notes feeling empowered as a mom of four and gears up for new music and her first world tour in 18 years, as SI marks 34 models for the year including four cover stars (Duff, Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English).
Hilary Duff is photographed by Kat Irlin in South Caicos for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue, signaling a high-profile comeback as she teases a February album release and an accompanying tour, with the island’s tropical backdrop offering snorkeling-friendly scenery and a taste of South Caicos' allure.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has revealed its 2026 cover lineup, featuring Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, Hilary Duff and Nicole Williams English among a 34-woman cast from film, sports, fashion and media. The shoots span global locations including Fort Myers, Botswana, Montauk and Baja California Sur, with the digital issue launching May 14 and print copies rolling out May 26; behind-the-scenes content and events are planned to celebrate diversity and authentic representation in modern femininity.
Jena Sims kicks off Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch week with a behind-the-scenes bikini parade as the 2026 galleries drop May 12 and SI Swimsuit Social Club events head to New York City May 15–16; the golf WAG returns for a third straight year in the issue and will participate in meet-and-greets later in the week.
Nelly Korda won the 2026 Chevron Championship by five strokes at Memorial Park, earning her third major title and reclaiming the Rolex World No. 1 ranking; the piece also revisits her 2025 SI Swimsuit debut shoot at The Boca Raton, illustrating her multi-hyphenate career from elite golfer to model.
On her 31st birthday, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit revisits Gigi Hadid’s 2016 Tahiti shoot photographed by Yu Tsai, celebrating her enduring modeling career, her perfectionist approach to capturing the perfect light, and her Guest in Residence fashion label.
Three elite athletes—Sophie Cunningham, Napheesa Collier, and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden—will make their first SI Swimsuit appearance in the 2026 issue, photographed in Fort Myers. Cunningham, an unrestricted free agent, is pursuing a new deal with Indiana and will contribute to USA Network coverage this season; Collier, entering her eighth WNBA season and a leader off the court, is under a core qualifying offer amid a new CBA that could yield a $1.4 million one-year supermax, and Jefferson-Wooden, a five-time World Champion in track with Olympic medals, adds a historic first-time feature to her already storied résumé.
Sophie Cunningham, a 2019 first‑round pick who was traded to the Indiana Fever in 2025 and is now an unrestricted free agent, debuts in SI Swimsuit 2026 the same day she reveals a role as an athlete contributor for USA Network’s WNBA coverage with USA Sports, following a Captiva Island shoot and drawing strong fan reactions.
Three athletes—Napheesa Collier, Sophie Cunningham and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden—were photographed for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue at the South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, Fort Myers. The feature highlights Collier’s defensive prowess and Olympic pedigree, Cunningham’s sharpshooting career, and Jefferson-Wooden’s world-champion sprint credentials, with Kérastase as the official haircare partner and photos shot by Katherine Goguen.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star Brooks Nader is joining Fox’s Baywatch reboot as Selene, a Zuma Beach lifeguard opposite Hobie Buchanon (Stephen Amell). The Fox/Fremantle series is set for the 2026–27 season, with filming planned for Venice Beach and Fox’s Century City back lot in Los Angeles. Nader previously wore Baywatch’s iconic red swimsuit on SI Swimsuit’s 2023 cover, and her casting was reported by outlets including The Hollywood Reporter.
Sydney Sweeney’s new lingerie brand SYRN launches with four mood-driven collections—Seductress, Romantic, Playful, and Comfy—kicking off with the Seductress drop that includes pieces like a plunge bra and lace bodysuit. The feature also spotlights SI Swimsuit archival shots reimagined to fit each mood: Kate Upton in Antarctica (Seductress), Olivia Dunne in Portugal (Romantic), Megan Fox in the Dominican Republic (Playful), and Kamie Crawford in St. Croix (Comfy), underscoring self-expression across fashion and swim.