Steph Curry Reveals Where He'd Rather Be Instead of Met Gala 2026

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Steph Curry Reveals Where He'd Rather Be Instead of at Met Gala 2026 With Wife Ayesha Curry

Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry aren’t staying courtside tonight.

Indeed, the NBA star and his wife arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in head-turning Balenciaga outfits that proved they aren’t just winning inside the basketball arena. (See all the celebrities at the event here.)

Fitted to the “Fashion Is Art” dress code, Steph sported a black, hooded trench coat over a sleek black suit. Meanwhile, Ayesha donned a sheer black strapless dress over a solid black bodysuit. The 37-year-old complemented her dress with a pair of black leather gloves.

But while the Golden State Warriors point guard is glad to be at the Met Gala alongside other fashion-forward athletes, he emphasized his heart is torn since the NBA playoffs are currently taking place.

“On one hand, I love it,” Steph exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026 about being at the Met Gala. “On the other hand, that means I'm not playing basketball right now.”

Jokes aside, though, the 38-year-old added, “It’s fun to have a different crew and crowd of guys that I compete against showing themselves in the fashion world. It’s amazing.”

Steph and Ayesha—who tied the knot in 2011—last attended the Met Gala in 2021 and coordinated for the “Lexicon of Fashion” theme with Ayesha in a gray-and-gold floral dress and Steph sporting matching appliqués on the shoulder of his black tux.

Of course, Ayesha—who shares kids Riley, 13, Ryan, 10, Canon, 7, Caius, 23-months with Steph—has prioritized her sense of style ever since she was young. 

“I definitely got my love of fashion and beauty from my mom and grandmother,” she told Bustle in 2021. “I don’t think I went a day without seeing my grandmother without a full face of makeup, so that idea of presenting yourself and taking pride in your appearance was instilled in me from a young age.”

After all, Ayesha and her mom Carol Alexander have bonded over their belief that “fashion allows for self-expression.” 

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“My mom and I are similar in a lot of ways when it comes to personal style,” she continued. “We’re not afraid to be bold with colors or patterns. But she likes to lean into romantic details, like florals, bows, and ties. I, on the other hand, gravitate toward menswear: oversize or tailored suiting and chunky footwear.”

As for how Steph’s interest compares to his wife’s love of fashion? He previously noted that Ayesha “has more space” in their shared closet.

"I'm probably more organized or more OCD about it being clean on my side,” he told People in 2023. "I put a little bit of pressure on her on the daily because of how my side of the closet looks.”

Still, Steph emphasized, “She puts pressure on me by trying to keep up with her style because she pretty much brings it every single day."

For more athletes and celebrities that had game-winning fashion at the 2026 Met Gala, keep reading… 

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A$AP Rocky

in Chanel. 

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Rihanna

in Maison Margiela, Briony Raymond and Dyne jewelry.

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Jeremy Pope

in Vivienne Westwood. 

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Tessa Thompson

in Valentino. 

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Odessa A'zion

in custom Valentino. 

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Bad Bunny

in custom Zara. 

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Marc Jacobs & Rachel Sennott

in Marc Jacobs. 

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Ayo Edebiri

in Chanel. 

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Tyla

in Valentino. 

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Romeo Beckham

in Burberry. 

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Daisy Edgar-Jones

in McQueen. 

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Chase Infiniti

in custom Thom Browne. 

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Law Roach

in custom Ami painted by Naïla Opiangah. 

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Alexa Chung

in Dior. 

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Tate McRae

in Ludovic De Saint Sernin. 

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Cardi B

in Marc Jacobs. 

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Jennie

in Chanel.

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Sarah Paulson

in custom Matières Fécales.

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Elizabeth Debicki

in Vera Wang, Footwear for Film LTDA shoe and Verdura Jewelry tiara. 

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Jaafar Jackson

in Polo Ralph Lauren. 

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Coco Jones

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Kate Moss

in Saint Laurent. 

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Rami Malek

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Steph Curry & Ayesha Curry

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Teyana Taylor

in Tom Ford. 

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Kris Jenner

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Beyoncé

in custom Olivier Rousteing. 

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Blake Lively

in Atelier Versace.

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Madonna

in Saint Laurent. 

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Kim Kardashian

in custom Allen Jones and Whitaker Malem. 

Tune in to E! today, May 4, starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT for every must-see moment from the Met Gala 2026.