With the NBA back, the NFL in full swing and the WNBA playoffs underway, narrowing October’s top looks down to 10 was a challenge. You’ll see several suits ahead, but some of these casual ensembles look easy to recreate and deserve a mention.
While tailored sets remain a staple of the tunnel, other picks include more relaxed outfits that make a case for everyday style. Scroll on to see who made the cut, and consider the bar raised for November.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes arrives at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 4 for a game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Patrick Mahomes made a statement before kickoff, arriving at the Kansas City Chiefs’ NFL matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in a burgundy and cream pinstripe suit. Designed by Stephen Richards Jr. of Richards Bespoke, the custom three-piece suit featured a patterned tie, dark horsebit loafers and Oakley shades, proving he still knows how to make an entrance.
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James arrives at Madison Square Garden before a game against the New York Knicks on Oct. 20.
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New team, same commitment to the drip. In his first regular-season game as a 76er, King James stepped out in a dark double-breasted suit, a crisp white shirt and sunglasses. Keeping things classic with a no-tie look and polished footwear, the 41-year-old showed that a team change doesn’t mean style takes a hit.
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CeeDee Lamb may have taken a few notes from Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era. For the Dallas Cowboys’ home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 8, the All-Pro receiver arrived in a custom Nike look, featuring a fringed brown-and-yellow jacket, a bolo tie, a cowboy hat, a statement belt buckle, and a bright red bag.
The Atlanta Dream’s DeWanna Bonner arrives before a game against the New York Liberty on Oct. 4 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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DeWanna Bonner put a fresh spin on office attire ahead of the Atlanta Dream’s playoff matchup against the New York Liberty. She paired a crisp white button-down and black tie with tailored shorts, sheer tights and pointed-toe heels, then added a black clutch and gold jewelry to finish a look that means business.
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Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin went monochromatic for his Week 6 look, and the burgundy leather ensured he stood out. He paired a matching leather jacket and pants with a black shirt, tinted sunglasses and patterned shoes, finishing the look with an oversized “Z” pendant.
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson celebrates winning her fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award on Oct. 8 in Las Vegas.
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A’ja Wilson celebrated her record-breaking fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award in a bold red, double-breasted Dolce & Gabbana suit. She finished the look with black-rimmed glasses — an outfit only the face of the league could pull off.
Kaila Charles of the Golden State Valkyries arrives in style before Game 3 of the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream on Oct. 21 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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Kaila Charles brought animal print to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, pairing a red ruched leather top with oversized cheetah-print shorts and knee-high black boots — a statement look that proves WNBA players are trendsetters.
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Filmmaker Spike Lee attends the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks’ ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 20.
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Spike Lee clearly had this one saved for a very special occasion. The longtime New York Knicks fan showed up for the team’s opening-night championship celebration at Madison Square Garden in an orange-and-blue pinstriped suit, complete with a matching hat, boots and Knicks backpack.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jared McCain arrives to the arena before the game against the LA Clippers on Oct. 25 at Paycom Center.
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Jared McCain kept it neutral for his Oct. 25 pregame arrival, pairing a textured cream-colored Bode cardigan with relaxed white denim trousers from Our Legacy. Orange-tinted sunglasses, a Louis Vuitton monogram crossbody bag and brown square-toe boots add personality to the cream look while still keeping it cohesive.
The Philadelphia 76ers’ Jaylen Brown arrives before a game against the New York Knicks on Oct. 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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For NBA opening night, Jaylen Brown wore an oversized black leather jacket with red detailing over a black turtleneck and wide-leg trousers. Mirror-finish silver sneakers, small wraparound sunglasses and a slouchy black leather duffel completed the slightly futuristic look.
French professional soccer player Paul Pogba walks onto the field before the New Orleans Saints-Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game at Stade de France on Oct. 25 in Paris.
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Soccer star Paul Pogba arrived for the NFL’s first-ever Paris game over the weekend wearing a dark denim jacket with contrasting black sleeves, a black turtleneck and matching denim pants. A newsboy cap and round sunglasses completed the look. While there, the 2018 World Cup winner put his camera skills to work, capturing action between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.
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