14 Sporty Hairstyles That Are Begging to Be Worn Courtside

It doesn’t matter if you’re headed to a football game, tennis match, baseball game, or your cousin’s track meet—we’re giving you something else to cheer about. We’re talking, of course, about the best hairstyles to wear to sporting events. When you’re all about watching the athletes, you want your hair to be functional, but still fun, and these styles deliver exactly that. From twists on ponytails to braids to messy buns, these 14 game-day hairstyles will have the crowds rooting for you, too.

Bouncy Blowout

Everyone was talking about Olivia Rodrigo’s look at Wimbledon this summer, and for good reason. Her signature dark hair was styled in a classic bouncy blowout. By keeping a tighter curl toward the ends of her strands, her hair had effortless movement and volume that lasted throughout the day.

Deep Side Part

When attending a luxury car race like Formula 1, take a page out of Winnie Harlow’s book and keep your hair smooth and sleek. Here, the model wore a deep side part, creating just enough volume at her roots to elevate the everyday style.

Micro Bob

The bob has taken over our moodboards for its timeless finish. So it felt extra fitting that Lily Collins sported a brunette micro bob at Wimbledon. A sophisticated short cut for an equally sophisticated sporting event—the perfect match.

Braided Ponytail

Outdoor sporting events can get hot, especially during the summer months. Alicia Keys gracefully pulled back her hair into a braided ponytail at the 2024 US Open. It strategically kept her long strands away from her face and off the back of her neck. While the style might seem simple, small details (hi micro braids) can make this look functional and fashion-forward.

Slicked Back Bun

Adele has become one of our ultimate court-side muses. Stepping away from her signature ’90s blowout, here the singer rocked a slicked-back bun with an off-center part. By adding a slight twist to the base of the bun, her style feels intentional yet logical.

Ups and Downs

Morgan Riddle’s half-up, half-down hairstyle might be the ideal dressy ‘do for a sporting event: Classic and elegant, but still away from the face for serious spectating. While she typically rotates her looks to cheer on boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she regularly comes back to this tried-and-true style.

Dream Weaver

With another football season upon us, it’s hard to argue against Taylor Swift being the most famous girlfriend of an athlete at the moment. So of course, we have to look to her for major inspiration for hairstyles to wear to sporting events. She wore these baby fishtail braids worked into a ponytail at the Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, where the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers. Between the braids and the bangs, it’s a romantic take on a standard ponytail.

Top Hat

A baseball cap isn’t just a way to show off team spirit—it can also be a chic accessory. That’s especially true when you style it like Justine Skye at the F1 Grand Prix of Miami. A soft, undone bun feels relaxed and ready for the race.

Low Ponytail

When it comes to sporting event hairstyles, you simply can’t go wrong with a ponytail. Clearly, Camila Cabello is well aware, since she wore one to the 2024 Miami Formula One Grand Prix. Piece-y bangs and the long length make hers a standout.

Short Layers

If you’re looking for sporting events hairstyle ideas—or any hair inspo—Rihanna is always your girl. Simple yet stunning, short layers brought her bouncy curls at the 2017 NBA Finals to life.

Space Buns

Only a K-pop star could make space buns even cooler. As her fans around the world will tell you, Lisa from Blackpink knows how to make a style statement, which she did with her hair at the F1 Grand Prix of Miami. Baby braids and bangs add the right textural touches.

The Right Mix

When you’re married to an NBA player, the pressure is on to have great courtside style, and Ayesha Curry delivers every time. We love the mix of textures in this style—sleek in the front, and a curly ponytail in the back.

New Wave

This wasn’t just any Knicks game—Jordyn Woods celebrated the 2024 New Year courtside and had the look to go with it. Cascading Boho braids piled into a chic high ponytail were the crowning achievement of this winter white look.

Slick and Spiked

Speaking of half-up, half-down hairstyles (and the U.S. Open), Jordan Chiles attended the tennis tournament in a slicked-back half-up, half-down space buns hairstyle. It might just be the perfect marriage of (edgy) style and function.

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