Match of the Day presenters Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reportedly dating, becoming the latest sporting power couple. The hosts reportedly began dating earlier this year.
New Presenting Duo
Chapman and Cates, along with Gabby Logan, replaced Gary Lineker as presenters of the BBC's flagship football show in 2025. While the new couple do not host Match of the Day together, they did appear as a pair on Celebrity Gogglebox earlier this year.
The Sun reported that the relationship started after Chapman, 52, split from his partner of three years, Clere Collier, in April. He previously married his wife Sara in 2001, with whom he had three children, and they remained together until her death from cancer in 2020.
Other Sporting Couples
Experienced broadcaster Cates, 51, divorced from the father of her two children in 2021 and has now begun a new romance with her BBC colleague Chapman. Here is a look at other stars from the sporting world who ended up together.
Gabby and Kenny Logan
Fellow Match of the Day presenter Logan is also part of a high-profile couple. The 53-year-old is the daughter of Welsh football legend Terry Yorath and represented Wales in rhythmic gymnastics at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. In 2001, the TV host married rugby star Kenny Logan, who earned 70 caps for Scotland during his playing days. The couple welcomed twins in 2005, with son Reuben following in his dad's footsteps by pursuing a rugby career.
Jason and Laura Kenny
The two Olympic legends are arguably the most successful sporting couple on this list. The cycling duo wrote their names into history as part of Team GB, winning a combined 12 gold medals. Laura, 34, has won the record number of Olympic golds for a British female, securing four of five triumphs under her maiden name Trott. Jason Kenny, 38, won the first of his seven golds at the Beijing Games in 2008. The teammates married after the Rio Olympics in 2016 and have three children together.
Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema
The Manchester City teammates both joined Arsenal in 2017 and began dating in 2022. The WSL stars remain together, with Beth Mead following Vivianne Miedema to City earlier this summer, two years after the latter made the same switch from the Gunners. Lioness Mead, 31, was part of the England squads that won and retained the Euros in 2022 and 2025. Miedama, 30, previously won the Euros with the Netherlands in 2017 and is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the women's game.
Toto and Susie Wolff
Susie Stoddart was a professional racing driver and met her would-be husband, Toto Wolff, while competing for Mercedes in DTM. The 43-year-old ended her sporting career in 2015 and is currently the F1 Academy managing director. Mercedes F1 chief Toto, 53, has overseen the team win eight constructors' championships and seven driver world titles. The couple married in 2011 and welcomed a son in 2017, with the family living together in Monaco.
Mike and Zara Tindall
Mike Tindall started for England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup final as the team clinched the trophy in dramatic fashion against Australia. The 47-year-old met Zara Phillips during the tournament, and the couple became engaged in 2010. The daughter of Princess Anne, Zara, was a sporting star in her own right through her equestrian career, being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year after winning at the 2006 World Championships and later earning an Olympic silver medal at London 2012. Mike and Zara married in July 2011 after receiving consent from Queen Elizabeth II earlier that year.
Ben and Georgie Ainslie
Sailing star Ben Ainslie won four consecutive Olympic golds from 2000 until 2012. His collection of medals from five Olympic Games makes him the most successful sailor in Olympic history. In 2014, the 49-year-old married former Sky Sports News presenter Georgie Thompson. The couple have two children together after welcoming a daughter in 2016 and a son in 2021.
Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur
One of several power couples within tennis. British ace Katie Boulter, 30, is a familiar name to fans and has reached as high as No.23 in the world rankings. She married Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur in a private ceremony during this year's men's singles Wimbledon final in July. Later that month, the couple celebrated their marriage with more guests in a lavish setting in Tuscany.
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf
Both tennis stars won all four Grand Slams during their careers. German star Steffi Graf secured 22 major wins, while American ace Andre Agassi claimed eight Grand Slam titles before hanging up his racket. The two tennis icons tied the knot in 2001. Andre, 56, and Steffi, 57, welcomed their son Jaden in the same year and their daughter Jaz Elle arrived two years later.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird
Retired footballer Megan Rapinoe starred for the USA, twice helping steer her country to World Cup glory and winning an Olympic gold medal. The 41-year-old began a relationship in 2016 with basketball icon Sue Bird, 45, who won four WNBA titles. The sports stars announced their engagement in October 2020. However, the couple confirmed they had separated after 10 years together in April 2026.
