The 2026 Boxers NYC Calendar is Here!
Boxers NYC is dialing up the heat with the release of its 2026 Bartender Calendar, a bold and visually arresting project that pushes the boundaries of what a bar calendar can be. Blending raw sensuality, high-impact editorial photography, and the unfiltered charisma of the Boxers bartenders, the new edition is a work of art. “This year, we decided to take the calendar to the next level, effectively creating an art piece by combining the aesthetic of our bars with the natural, raw beauty of our bartenders,” says owner Bob Fluet, who co-founded Boxers NYC in 2010 with Rob Hynds. “We made sure to capture the diversity of our staff. Our bartenders come fromall over the world, and that reflects the cosmopolitan experience you can only find in New York City.”
The 2026 collection reunites Boxers NYC with photographer Bryant Betancourt (@btscenesbody), whose intimate, evocative style once again shapes the calendar into something meant to be displayed and admired “365 days a year.” Fluet adds, “Bryant did such an amazing job last year that we knew we had to collaborate again to elevate the calendar to new artistic heights. Last year’s edition emphasized more athletic physiques, whereas this year we leaned into a candid, more expressive point of view.”
The new cast mixes returning favorites with fresh faces from the bar’s ever-growing family. “We brought back some of our most popular bartenders and welcomed new members to the family,” says Fluet. “Many of our bartenders are also professional models and generously donated their time for this project. Everyone looks forward to the annual calendar, and it becomes harder every year since we can’t include everyone. Some of our top bartenders even offered up their spots so newer team members could shine. Being part of the Boxers family means letting everyone have their moment in the spotlight.”
Shot over two days across locker rooms, patios, and rooftop spaces, the calendar captures an intimate behind-the-scenes world full of heat, humor, and genuine camaraderie. “The biggest challenge is always getting all the boys together with their busy schedules,” Fluet says. “But once we’re on set, it’s a blast. The shoot is intense, but it’s filled with laughter, team spirit, and joy. Everyone brought their energy to make this year’s calendar our best yet.”
Proceeds from the calendar once again benefit Out My Closet, a mobile nonprofit that has distributed more than 65,000 items of clothing, shoes, cosmetics, and hygiene products to LGBTQ+ youth and adults — including asylum seekers, refugees, and survivors of domestic violence. Boxers NYC stresses the importance of this partnership: “In these trying times for our community, it is our pleasure to support causes that uplift our most marginalized members. Your purchase of this calendar helps provide critical aid to LGBTQ+ people in need. Take our men home, support an important cause, and enjoy our bartenders all year long.”
The 2026 Boxers NYC Bartender Calendar is available now at both New York City locations and online at boxersnyc.com.
