Welcome to my Super Bowl: It’s the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show! Right now, new and veteran angels—and the mysterious winner of the casting call—are preparing to walk the runway in less-is-more lingerie and larger-than-life wings. But there’s a new backdrop for “the biggest night in fashion and entertainment.” It’s the City of Angels.
That’s right, I'll be reporting live from Los Angeles all night long—not New York City like the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (and the show before that). For the first time since 2007, “the birthplace of glamour, stardom, and icons” is hosting the runway spectacle—and to no surprise, the L.A. location brought back some of my favorite Angels.
Everyone from Gigi Hadid to Alessandra Ambrosio (who’s celebrating her 20th Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show) is waiting in the wings, their supermodel silhouettes dripping in feathered wings, Fantasy Bras, and Bombshell Eau de Parfum. It’s the lingerie conglomerate’s third show since the 2019 hiatus triggered a global rebrand, one that (they hoped) would widen their reach. Now, Victoria’s Secret supporters are just as loyal as they were back in the day—and with social media playing a major part in the pre-show casting and production process, today’s followers might even be more faithful.
Back in July, Hadid became one of the first Angels to land a spot in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Once the supermodel got the ball rolling, past and present Angels couldn’t wait to confirm their return. That includes Anok Yai, Paloma Elsesser, Ashley Graham, Elsa Hosk, Precious Lee, Imaan Hammam, Alex Consani, Liu Wen, Amelia Gray, Adriana Lima, and more.
Victoria’s Secret waited until late September to confirm the celebrity performers, though. The line-up was well worth the wait: Following last year’s Karol G, Madison Beer, TWICE, and Missy Elliot, on “Super Bowl Sunday,” Tate McRae, Megan Maroney, Katseye, and Marie Claire cover star Megan Thee Stallion will share the stage. Better yet, Megan revealed she’ll be click-clacking across the catwalk, too: “Tune in on October 18 to see me get my wings,” she shared on X.
Now, do you understand why the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is my Super Bowl? That said, Marie Claire editors are prepped virtually and inside the venue, reacting in real-time to every wing-wearing celebrity and voluminous blowout. You won't miss a thing.
Keep scrolling for the best fashion moments at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Then, come back to Marie Claire tomorrow for another fabulous flock of after-party outfits. For now, let my Super Bowl begin!
How to Watch the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Tickets aren’t required for a front-row seat to the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: On October 18, official livestreams on the Victoria’s Secret YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok channels will broadcast every Angel’s arrival, each pop star performance, and behind-the-scenes moments. But Marie Claire scored a backstage pass, too. So, follow us on Instagram and TikTok for never-before-seen content starring your favorite supermodels.
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You don’t need a ticket to watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, but you could still snatch one. Select AMC Theaters—in Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York City, and more—will present the show the Hollywood way: on made-for-movie screens. Now that’s how Angels like Hadid, Yai, Lima, and more are meant to be seen.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show begins at 7:30 p.m. ET, but the Pink Carpet opens around 5:30 pm ET. VIPs who aren’t walking the runway will pose for photographers in nearly-naked outfits that look fresh from the Victoria’s Secret archives. That’s not to say you’ll get sheer fashion fatigue, though. Last year, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jordyn Woods, and Jodie Turner-Smith looked angelic in luxury designer looks—none of which showed Victoria’s Secret levels of skin.
By 7:00 pm ET, journalists Scott Evans and Zanna Rassi will host the official pre-show special on Victoria's Secret channels.