Overview
- Sports Illustrated published the 2026 Swimsuit Issue online Tuesday, naming Hilary Duff, Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English as the four cover stars.
- The launch moved onto a Thursday red carpet at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, where the cover models joined a 34-woman roster for photos and a VIP party.
- The party featured a surprise set by Fetty Wap, and editor in chief MJ Day presented Ilona Maher with the 2025 Rookie of the Year trophy.
- The issue’s images came from shoots in Botswana, Montauk, Loreto, South Caicos and Fort Myers, with covers captured by Ruven Afanador, Ben Watts and James Macari.
- By Saturday, the SI Swimsuit Social Club opened to the public at Spring Place with panels and a live podcast taping featuring cover model Alix Earle.