When female athletes hit the red carpet, they prove they're as dazzling off the field as they are unstoppable on it. From glamorous gowns to jaw-dropping confidence, these stars bring their A-game to every event. This collection of stunning photos highlights the incredible style of sports' leading ladies, showing their elegance, power, and individuality. Ready to see your favorite athletes like you've never seen them before? These looks are winning gold in the fashion world!
Danica Patrick
Many people know Danica Patrick for her high-profile relationship with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but Danica is an esteemed sportswoman in her own right. As one of the most famous racing drivers in history, Danica has been able to smash the competition - even when that competition was primarily made up of men. In fact, Danica remains the only woman in history to win an IndyCar Series race.
While Danica officially retired from NASCAR in 2018, she's still highly regarded in the sports world. And although her fans love to see her on the track, they also love to see her don dresses like this on the red carpet. It's no wonder she's a model, too.
Sydney Leroux
In recent years, female soccer stars have finally started getting the credit they deserve. As a result, fans have started to appreciate Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux. As well as earning countless caps over the course of her sporting career, Sydney also has the pleasure of calling herself a gold medal-winning Olympian and Women's World Cup champion. Now, she even has a hugely impressive Instagram following that allows people to see a different side to her.
When she's not on the soccer field, Sydney is either hanging out with her family or dressing up in her best clothes to pose on the red carpet - like she did on this occasion.
Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan started playing soccer at a young age, and her father even served as her coach. So, it was only a matter of time before she made her way into the world of professional soccer - and what an impact she has made. Although she's played for some of the biggest soccer teams in the U.S., her biggest achievement came in 2018 when she was chosen to co-captain the United States national team.
But while many people assume that Alex is just a strong and stocky soccer player, her red-carpet appearance proves that she has another string to her bow. After all, she looks incredible.
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is the kind of sportswoman who can do anything. While most people know her as a professional wrestler, it's important to note that this isn't the only skill she has under her belt. Ronda also became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo and she's also built a successful cage fighting career for herself. Of course, we can't talk about Ronda without mentioning her Hollywood acting career.
Although Ronda has used her tough martial arts skills to become a Hollywood action woman, that's not to say that she doesn't have a softer side to her. And when she rocks the red carpet, she really does rock it.
Chelsea Pezzola
When you think of professional golf stars, you probably think of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Rahm. But the professional golf world is also teeming with female talent - including the one and only Chelsea Pezzola. Although Chelsea has now retired from the sport herself, she's still a huge name in golf, serves as a golf reporter and golf writer, and is a celebrated media personality. In fact, everyone loves her.
Chelsea is particularly popular on Instagram, where she regularly poses in her golf gear. So, it's nice to see that she wears something a little different on the red carpet.
McKayla Maroney
It's always interesting to understand what inspired athletes to become athletes, and for McKayla Maroney, it was the movie Tarzan. McKayla wanted to swing through the trees and move around without a care in the world, so she became a gymnast - and the rest is history! Today, she's remembered as an iconic 'Fierce Five' member who helped her team win a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
McKayla also broke the internet with her "not impressed" face, but this just seemed to make her more famous. And when fans see her dressed to the nines on the red carpet, they seem to fall in love.
Caroline Wozniacki
If you're a fan of tennis, you'll know the name Caroline Wozniacki. This Danish tennis player may have set down her racket for the last time in 2019, but she's still highly regarded as one of the most famous sportswomen of all time - especially when she was ranked world No. 1 in singles in 2010. Since then, Caroline has gone from strength to strength, and now serves as a tennis commentator.
Thanks to her place in the limelight, Caroline regularly attends red carpet events, where she ditches her tennis skirts for gowns and dresses. And she looks absolutely stunning in all of then.
Anna Kournikova
Did you know that Anna Kournikova has been dating singer Enrique Iglesias for over two decades? The couple even have three children together, but it's important to note that Anna is so much more than the man she's dating. The Russian model is also a retired tennis star, and she made a name for herself as a female athlete with a mean serve. Sadly, Anna's pro career ended abruptly when she suffered multiple injuries.
Despite this, she has still been able to maintain her place in the spotlight and maintain her place on many celebrity guest lists. And when she attends a red carpet events, she always dresses to impress.
Aly Raisman
Gymnasts are arguably some of the most famous female athletes, but Aly Raisman is a cut above the rest. As the captain of the "Fierce Five,' Aly led Team USA to victory at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, and she is regarded as one of the most famous gymnasts in U.S. history. In fact, she has a whopping six Olympic medals to her name - which means she's kind of a big deal.
Although Aly retired from competitive gymnastics in 2020, she's still incredibly famous. And while fans are used to seeing her shine on the red carpet, her appearances still cause a stir.
Candace Parker
Standing at a whopping 6 ft 4 in, it should come as no surprise to learn that Candace Parker is a former pro basketball player. Often called 'Ace,' this female athlete dominated the competition and made her mark on every team she played on - from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Chicago Sky and even the Las Vegas Aces. In fact, she went down in history when she became the first female player to dunk in a NCAA tournament.
Since retiring, Candance has become the president of Adidas women's basketball, which means that she's constantly attending red carpet events. And she scrubs up very nicely indeed for these events.
Brie and Nikki Bella
It's not uncommon for a love of sports to run in the family, but it's fairly uncommon for two siblings to be equally as talented. However, that's certainly the case for Brie Bella and Nikki Bella - often known as the Bella twins. The sisters have dominated the wrestling world for decades and have even made their mark as Diva Champions. But while they're primarily a duo, they have also forged separate careers for themselves.
From TV shows to video games and more, these ladies are always booked and busy. So, it's not uncommon to see them strutting their stuff on many different red carpets.
Serena Williams
If you stopped 10 people on the street and asked them to name their favorite female athlete, there's a high chance that they would say Serena Williams. This pro tennis player is a legend, and not just because she's won more tennis competitions than we can count. She's also a legend because she has been able to stray away from tennis to make a career for herself in pop culture, too.
As well as being married to a millionaire, Serena also has celebrity best friends, magazine covers, and more money than most of us could ever dream of. She can also rock a red carpet.
Carmen Jorda
Although she hails from Spain, Carmen Jorda has become famous across the globe - and rightly so. The successful race car driver has raced in everything from Formula 1 to GP3 and the Le Mans Series, making her one of the few women to have made such a big impact in the male-dominated sport. But with a race car driver as a dad, it was only a matter of time before Carmen followed in his footsteps.
Carmen is still racing today, but when she's not speeding around race tracks, she can be found donning dresses and suits for red carpet events. And she always goes down a storm.
Barbara Blank
Sure, her birth name may be Barbara Blank, but most people know this woman as Kelly Kelly. After spending her youth training as a gymnast, learning routines as a cheerleader, and even modeling for swimwear and sun lotion brands, it was a shock to many when Barbara decided to ditch the swimsuits for a wrestling costume. But as soon as she showed her competitors what she had in the tank, it made complete sense.
Although she tentatively retired from wrestling in 2012, Barbara Blank has found herself back in the ring a few times. But when she's not, she can be found dominating the red carpet in stunning gowns.
Ali Krieger
Although Ali Krieger retired from the professional soccer world in 2023, there's no doubt that her legacy will continue. Ali was a hugely talented player, and her multi-faceted talent meant that she also played as either a center back or a right back. And during her time on the soccer field, she had the pleasure of helping her team with two FIFA Women's World Cups. So, she achieved a lot.
Now that she's no longer playing professionally, Ali has more time to focus on her Instagram career and hanging out with other celebs at red carpet events. And she certainly knows how to dress for the occasion.
Anastasia Yankova
When she was younger, Anastasia Yankova was obsessed with Xena: Princess Warrior. She made it her mission to become as strong and successful as Xena, and so that's exactly what she did! Today, the Russian sportswoman is considered one of the most famous female sportswomen of all time, and it helps that everyone thinks that she's beautiful, too. In fact, that's one of the reasons why she's both an MMA fighter and model.
Anastasia isn't afraid to dress to impress on the red carpet, and she particularly loves wearing dresses and outfits that show off her muscles and tattoos. So, you don't want to mess with her!
Michelle Waterson
One thing you might not know about Michelle Waterson is that she never intended to become a fighting queen. When she was younger, she trained in gymnastics and always thought that she would later go pro in the gymnasium. But she discovered a passion unlike anything before when she was introduced to martial arts. Before too long, she was in the ring as a UFC fighter - and she dominated the competition.
When she's not in the ring, however, Michelle can be found working as a model or building up her social media page. So, it probably won't surprise you to learn that her looks go down a storm on the red carpet.
Alica Schmidt
With her slim physique and her long legs, Alica Schmidt has the perfect physique for a 400-meter runner. And while she may hail from German, this runner has made a big impression across the pond. In 2017, she was even crowned the "world's sexiest athlete" by a Canadian magazine, and since then, her social media presence has grown exponentially. Now, everyone knows who she is - and everyone knows what she looks like.
Schmidt regularly posts photos for her social media followers to enjoy, but fans love it when she attends in-person red carpet events so they can see what her life is really like.
Camila Giorgi
Camila Giorgi may have grown up in a small Italian town, but that didn't stop her from becoming one of the most famous female tennis stars of all time. In fact, she was spurred on every step of the way by her parents, and her father served as her coach while her mom made her tennis outfits for competitions. This allowed her to work her way up the professional ladder alongside her hard hits and aggressive moves.
Sadly, her life has taken somewhat of a dramatic turn in recent years, but that means people are seeing her more than ever. And her red carpet outfits have always wowed her fans.
Allyson Felix
Track and field athletes have the potential to become huge figures in the sporting world. This sport is hugely popular in the U.S., and brands love to throw money at those who have the skills to make it big time. If you know anything about her, it won't surprise you to learn that Allyson Felix was one of those people. To this day, Allyson is still the only woman in history to win six gold medals at the Olympics.
Although Allyson could have simply retired on her fortune and disappeared from the limelight, she now uses her platform for good and can regularly be seen attending red carpet functions for her philanthropic endeavors.
Hope Solo
Hope Solo knew from a young age that she wanted to be an athlete, and it wasn't long before she realized that her true passion could be found on the soccer field. After playing at a collegiate level, she then turned pro - and she's now regarded as one of the most famous female soccer stars of all time. And while she's since retired, she successfully made her mark on the national soccer team for over 15 years during her heyday.
Thanks to her goalkeeping skills, her many achievements, and her Olympic medals, Hope is now a household name. As a result, you often see her walking the red carpet in her finery.
Eugenie Bouchard
It was clear from a young age that Eugenie Bouchard was going to make it big in the world of tennis. Her parents could afford some of the best tennis coaches in Canada, and she moved to Florida at just 12 years old to train under the pros. This allowed her to work her way up the ranks and make her own mark on the tennis world - and she's even expanded her range over the years. Today, she's also a professional pickleball player.
As if that wasn't enough, Genie is also a professional model. So, whenever she descends on a red carpet, you know that she's going to wear something fashion-forward and stylish.
Heather Watson
Female athletes often have a lot to prove as they're always compared to men. But Heather Watson proved that women could do anything when she became the first woman in British history to win a WTA singles championship back in 1998. This put her on the tennis map across the globe, and allowed her the opportunities to enter and win even more competitions. At one point, she was the best British female tennis star.
Amazingly, Heather's tennis career is still going strong today, which is why she's regularly invited to high-profile parties and events that allow her to switch her tennis skirt for gowns.
Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is a strong woman through and through. In fact, two people - an elderly woman and a six-year-old girl - credit Miesha for saving their lives when they found themselves in a tricky situation. But outside of her heroism, Miesha is also known for being a strong and tough sportswoman who made her mark in the UFC world. She truly shone in 2011 when she was crowned the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Miesha can still be found in the ring today, but when she has a rare night off she also attends high-profile events that require a slightly different outfit to what she's used to.
Mikaela Shiffrin
You don't need to be a die-hard fan of winter sports to know who Mikaela Shiffrin is. As one of the most decorated alpine skiers of all time, she has proven that she's a natural on the slopes - and she's even been able to beat the men in her sport. In fact, Mikaela is the only male or female skier in history to bag 17 World Cup races under her belt in a single winter season.
But while she's first and foremost an athlete, Mikaela has also made a name for herself on social media and in popular culture, and fans love to see her ditch the salopettes for stylish gowns and red carpet outfits.
Kym Johnson
Kym Johnson has lived a very interesting life. The Australian native grew up ballroom dancing and eventually became a pro on the popular television show Dancing With the Stars. And while this is enough to thrust her into the limelight and make her a celebrity in her own right, the fact that she's married to a millionaire businessman is another reason. So, Kym is now one of the most famous female athletes of all time.
With her own fitness program and books, Kim is still very booked and busy. And while we're used to seeing her in dresses and dance costumes, seeing her on the red carpet is still exciting.
Jen Kessy
As one of the greatest beach volleyball players of all time, many people don't really know what Jen Kessy looks like off the beach court and without her volleyball outfit on. But we're here to tell you that she scrubs up extremely well - even though she rarely makes red carpet appearances now that she's a mom and has her kids to focus on. But before she retired, she was a red carpet regular.
Thankfully, Jen can still be found working in the sports world. Although she no longer plays herself, she now spends her days coaching a new generation of up-and-coming beach volleyball stars.
April Ross
When you have a name like April Ross and have incredible beach volleyball skills, you should know that it's only a matter of time before people start calling you "The Boss." Well, that's exactly what beach volleyball fans call April, and that title is well-deserved. With silver and bronze Olympic medals under her belt and countless other wins under her belt, she was also an MVP for four years on the trot.
Of course, April spends most of her time wearing her beach volleyball gear. But when she attends red carpet events, she blows everyone away with her simple but sophisticated style - often with a pop of red.
Kelly Clark
If you love winter sports, there's a high chance that you're familiar with Kelly Clark. After all, she's one of the most famous snowboarders of all time and competed in almost 200 events. Out of nearly 200 events, she won 78 of them! This allowed her to rise to the top and bag everything from endorsements to product lines and more. This has helped her to retain her fame and fortune since retiring in 2019.
And while most people are used to seeing Kelly wrapped up warm in her winter gear, she sometimes likes to let her hair down and attend red carpet events. Fans love seeing this side to her, too.
Silje Norendal
With a name like Silje Norendal, you probably don't need us to tell you that this female athlete is from Norway. But what's she famous for, we hear you ask? Well, Silje is a hugely talented snowboarder who has won countless competitions and proved to be a hefty force on the slopes - despite having such a dainty frame. Sadly, she doesn't have any Olympic medals, but she has many others.
Although most fans know her as a snowboarder, Silje has also built up an impressive reputation as a social media star. And people love seeing her ditch her snowboarding gear for red carpet looks.
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Although Skylar Diggins-Smith grew up playing all kinds of sports, it was basketball that really took her fancy. With her natural talent in tow, she was able to play at a collegiate level before being drafted in 2013. Since then, she's played for Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury, and her current team, Seattle Storm. She's a much-loved player on the team, too, as her teammates and fans alike love her bubbly personality and fashion sense.
In fact, Skylar has worked as a model for major sports brands and magazines, and it seems as though people can't get enough of her beauty and clothing choices on the red carpet.
Lauren Sesselmann
Although Lauren Sesselmann is, first and foremost, a soccer player, it's fair to say that she has many other strings to her bow. She's an extremely talented female athlete and spends her free time working as a personal trainer and creating her own workout videos. This determination and drive to succeed is what's pushed her to become a much-loved member of the Canadian national team and an Olympic medal winner.
As if that wasn't enough, Lauren also likes to maintain her presence within the celebrity world. So, she'll always accept a red carpet invite and wear her best clothes for the occasion.
Stephanie Rice
Stephanie Rice is a legend Down Under. As if winning three gold medals during the 2008 Olympics for Australia wasn't enough, she was later honored by her country and awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her achievements. Since then, she's become somewhat of a celebrity outside of her sporting ability, too. She's even appeared on a few reality shows in her home country to maintain her place in the spotlight.
Although she's since retired from swimming, Stephanie is still a celebrity that everyone wants on a the red carpet. And she always wears her most stylish outfits for the occasion.
Elena Hight
Snowboarders are generally regarded as some of the coolest people out there. They're known for being super chill and laid-back, and that's certainly the case for Elena Hight. This laid-back mentality hasn't stopped her from breaking records, though, as Helena became the first snowboarder in history to land a double-backside alley-oop rodeo in both a training and competition setting. She also has a gold Winter X Games medal under her belt.
Alongside her training videos, Elena also fills her Instagram page with sponsorship deals and modeling shots, so it's not uncommon to see her dressed up for fancy occasions. We still love it, though.
Amanda Nunes
One look at Amanda Nunes will prove that she's not a woman to be messed with. Strong and tough, she's one of the most impressive MMA fighters in the industry. And while she has made waves for women over the years and became the first female in history to become a two-division champion, she has also made waves in a male-dominated sport. In fact, she's beaten almost every man in terms of rankings over the years.
Although she's not a woman who wears dresses or skirts, Nunes still uses her red-carpet appearance to make a statement and make herself known. And she loves wearing shirts and pants.
Gabby Douglas
Although many female gymnasts have been able to work their way up to legendary status, Gabby Douglas was one of the first - and she's generally regarded as the gymnast who paved the way for the likes of Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. In fact, Gabby Douglas was the first African-American gymnast in the history of gymnastics to become an all-around champion, and this allowed her to become a huge name in popular culture.
With documentaries and TV shows about her, it's no wonder that Gabby has been on more red carpets than we can count. And she's always worn her best attire for the occasion.
Anastasia Ashley
Anastasia Ashley's rise to the top is truly incredible. Although she's now considered to be one the best female athletes of all time, there was once a time when she was a complete novice. In fact, Anastasia was inspired to start surfing when her family moved to Hawaii - but without the funds to support her, she had to train on a second-hand board she found in the trash can.
Just one year later she was winning her first surfing competition, and she's only been on the up since then. But while she spends most of her time in a bikini, she loves to dress up for red carpet events.
Maia Shibutani
Maia Shibutani is one-half of the "Shib Sibs," a figure skating duo made up of Maia and her brother Alex. The siblings have been skating together since they were little, and their ability to skate in sync has been celebrated within the sport as a whole. As a result, they have two Olympic medals to their names - and it's believed that there will be even more in the future.
When they're not skating, these two are focusing on building their brand. And whenever Maia rocks the red carpet, she always wears something to make heads turn - like this floral number.