Sports
'6-7' is officially out with 2025. Here's what's 'in' for 2026
SOURCE:The Athletic|BY:Dan Shanoff
Think you know what's trending in sports? Get a preview of what will drive the conversation in 2026.
Some of the features from this year's 'in-and-out' list. Will Tullos/The Athletic; Michael Hickey, Cindy Ord, John E. Moore III, George Gojkovich, Brooke Sutton, Al Bello, Neil Mockford, Michael Regan, Rich Storry / Getty Images
The Athletic Staff
Dec. 31, 2025Updated 6:04 am EST
2025 was a big year — breakthrough performances, fascinating trends and one inescapable two-digit meme. As the calendar flips to 2026, who and what might lead the trend-setting in the new year? We have some ideas: