Athletes Across US Sports Embrace Creative Halloween Costumes 2025

Athletes across the sports world embraced Halloween 2025 with creative, often viral costumes seen at games, team flights and public appearances, turning pregame arrivals into memorable moments. Giannis Antetokounmpo stole headlines by arriving at Fiserv Forum in full Minion gear, while other notable looks included Tyrese Maxey as Allen Iverson and Josh Allen with Hailee Steinfeld honoring The Waterboy. NFL players also leaned into the holiday, from Mack Hollins’ inflatable chess bishop and Jahmyr Gibbs as Jeff Hardy to Jets rookies and many more highlighted in roundups of the league’s best costumes. Team-wide and themed efforts popped up as well — Buccaneers rookies dressed as Frozone, Flintstones and Michael Myers on a team flight, and the Bucks’ creative lineup featured teammates channeling Teletubby, Luke Skywalker and Beetlejuice. Not all moments were just for laughs: some players mixed charity into the holiday, with Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart visiting a children’s hospital during Halloween week. With Halloween falling on a Friday, outlets expected even more costumes across NFL, college and NBA games throughout the weekend, and college-focused pieces suggested playful costume ideas for Jayhawk players as well.