SI Swimsuit 2026 Is Here And We’ve Got Favorites!

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026 rollout is officially underway, and this year they packed up the bikinis and headed to Botswana, because apparently the only thing better than models in swimsuits is models in swimsuits surrounded by literal wildlife. Isn't this where Prince Harry used to spend all his free time? Maybe he was on to something.

The first drop gave us a lineup of returning favorites and one rookie, all shot in the Okavango Delta with lions, elephants, and probably a few very confused zebras watching it all go down.

Here are our faves from this year's issue!

Alix Earle

The internet’s favorite chaos queen is back for her third year, and yes, she understood the assignment. Newly single, sexy and rumored to be dating Tom Brady, Alix is giving us something to look at!

Camille Kostek

A veteran at this point and also and longtime girlfirned of NFL legend Rob Gronkowski, Camille keeps proving why she’s been doing this for nearly a decade. Consistent. Dangerous. Still elite.

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Penny Lane

Never heard of her, but apparently this is her third straight year and she's not slowing down. Penny went from Swim Search winner to full-on staple, and Botswana might be her best setting yet.

Meredith Mickelson

The rookie. The wildcard. And yeah… SI knew what they were doing bringing her in this year. First appearance and already making noise...