Who will be on the cover of the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue?

If it is announced that Alix Earle is on the cover of 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, then the market resolves to Yes.

This market encompasses the cover model(s) featured on the main cover of the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Sports Illustrated may issue multiple covers for the 2026 Swimsuit Issue; however, for the purposes of this market, only the main cover — the primary cover image publicly announced and promoted by Sports Illustrated as the cover of the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue — will be considered. The main cover model(s) are typically identified by Sports Illustrated under the headline or subheading “COVER MODELS” on its official website and promotional materials. The 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is expected to be released in May 2026, with the main cover typically revealed shortly beforehand via Sports Illustrated’s official website and verified social-media accounts. Any alternate, regional, digital, or special-edition covers do not count toward the outcome of this market.

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