Find out all about the 2022 SI Swimsuit issue, including models featured and when it hits newsstands.
When is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit release date in 2022?
The 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue will be available in print on May 19, 2022, and online at swimsuit.si.com on May 16, 2022.
Who’s on the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover?
Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Maye Muskand Yumi Nuare the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models.
Which athletes are featured in the 2022 SI Swimsuit?
Several WNBA athletes are featured in the 2022 SI Swimsuit issue, including Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, DiDi Richards and Te’a Cooper. They all wear black swimsuits in the issue, and their spread was photographed in the Virgin Islands. Bird told SI Swimsuit of their feature, “This is who we are; this is the makeup of our league. We represent a variety of things: of course women, women of color, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community and much more.” She added, “The [Swimsuit] issue for so many years has been iconic and has represented a lot for women. Now you are seeing an evolution in what that can mean and what that can look like, and I think the WNBA players being a part of that is what makes it special. There is no better group of women to showcase that evolution.”
Who are the 2022 SI Swimsuit models?
The roster for the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue includes:
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashianmakes her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in 2022. Kim Kardashian Age: 40 Kim Kardashian Height: 5'2"
Ciara
Singer Ciaramakes her first appearance in SI Swimsuitin 2022 and makes a splash as one of four cover models. Ciara Age: 36Ciara Height: 5'7"
Yumi Nu
Yumi Nuis the niece of DJ Steve Aoki and a budding musician in her own right. She made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2021 and makes history as the first plus-size Asian American cover model in 2022.
Maye Musk
Maye Musk, dietician, supermodel and mother to Elon Musk, makes her SI Swimsuit debut in 2022 as a cover model—the oldest in SI Swimsuit history.
Hailey Clauson
Hailey Clausonhas been modeling since she was a child. Her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit appearance was in 2015, and she nabbed her first cover a year later. Hailey Clauson Age: 27Hailey Clauson Height: 5'11"
Camille Kostek
Camille Kostekwas a New England Patriots cheerleader before becoming an SI Swimsuit staple and 2019 cover model. She’s in a long-term relationship with Rob Gronkowski. Camille Kostek Age: 30 Camille Kostek Height: 5'8"
Brooks Nader
Brooks Nadermade her SI Swimsuit debut in 2019. Brooks Nader Age: 25Brooks Nader Height: 5'8"
Kate Bock
After making her SI Swimsuit debut in 2013, Kate Bockwent on to start her own jewelry line—but she hasn’t stopped modeling. Kate Bock Age: 34Kate Bock Height: 5'11"
Tanaye White
Tanaye Whiteis a body positivity and diversity advocate in addition to being a stunner. Tanaye White Age: 29Tanaye White Height: 5'8"
Marquita Pring
Marquita Pringhas been modeling for half of her life. She made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in 2020. Marquita Pring Age: 30Marquita Pring Height: 5'7"
Katrina Scott
Fitness expert Katrina Scottmade her SI Swimsuit debut in 2021. Katrina Scott Age: 38Katrina Scott Height: 5'6"
Sue Bird
Sue Bird is a point guard for the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. She is an Olympic gold medalist and longtime partner to Megan Rapinoe. Sue Bird Age: 41Sue Bird Height: 5'9"
Nneka Ogwumike
Nneka Ogwumike is a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks. Nneka Ogwumike Age: 31Nneka Ogwumike Height: 6'2"
Breanna Stewart
Breanna Stewart is a WNBA star. She currently is a forward/center for Seattle Storm and is an Olympic gold medalist. Breanna Stewart Age: 27Breanna Stewart Height: 6'4"
DiDi Richards
DiDi Richards is a shooting guard for the New York Liberty WNBA team. DiDi Richards Age: 23DiDi Richards Height: 6'2"
Te’a Cooper
Te’a Cooper is a free agent for the WNBA. She has previously played for the Los Angeles Sparks. Te’a Cooper Age: 25Te’a Cooper Height: 5'8"
How many years has SI been doing their Swimsuit issue?
The first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue debuted in January 1964. Check out the cover below!
Who was the first SI Swimsuit cover model?
Babette March was the first SI Swimsuit cover model.
What is the best selling issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue to date and who was on the cover?
The 1989 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is the bestselling of all time to date. Kathy Ireland was featured on the cover.
Which model has the most SI Swimsuit covers?
The title of most SI Swimsuit covers goes to The Body! Elle Macpherson reigns supreme in terms of the sheer number of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers, racking up five in total. Next, see iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit stars then and now!