Top 15 Power Couples in Sports: From Kelce-Swift to Skenes-Dunne

ByCoach

In the world of sports, power couples always seem to steal the spotlight. They blend athletic talent with a dash of celebrity flair.

These duos dominate their fields and spark admiration far beyond the game. From the whirlwind of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to the enduring partnership of David and Victoria Beckham, they show how charisma and success can mix in fascinating ways.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the most talked-about power couples in sports and how their lives unfold both on and off the field.

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, and Taylor Swift, pop superstar, have been everywhere lately. Their relationship started in summer 2023 after Kelce went to one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows.

Swift’s become a familiar face at Chiefs games, and Kelce’s popped up at her concerts too. It’s hard not to notice them.

Accolades & Awards

Both have racked up some serious achievements:

  • Kelce – 3 Super Bowl championships, 10 Pro Bowl selections, 4 All-Pro First Team selections, 12,000 receiving yards
  • Swift – 14 Grammy Awards, 30 MTV Video Music Awards, 49 Billboard Music Awards, 40 American Music Awards, 12 Country Music Association Awards

Together, their net worth reportedly hits $1.7 billion. That’s wild, honestly.

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Julie Ertz and Zach Ertz

Julie Ertz, U.S. soccer star, met NFL tight end Zach Ertz at Stanford in 2012. Despite long-distance challenges, they got engaged in 2016 and married a year later.

They’ve always backed each other’s careers, and it shows.

Accolades & Awards

Here’s what they’ve achieved so far:

  • Zach – Super Bowl championship, 3 Pro Bowl selections
  • Julie – 2 FIFA Women’s World Cup championships, 2 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year awards, 123 international goals

Their combined net worth is about $28 million.

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, both basketball standouts, played together at UConn. Their friendship eventually turned romantic, and they made it public in July 2025.

Accolades & Awards

They’ve both had quite the run:

  • Bueckers – NCAA national championship, WNBA All-Star, AP Player of the Year, 3-time First-Team All-American
  • Fudd – NCAA national championship, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

Together, they’re worth about $2.5 million and often share their lives on social media.

Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion

Klay Thompson, NBA star, and rapper Megan Thee Stallion started dating recently. Word got out in August 2025, and fans have been buzzing since.

Accolades & Awards

Both have some serious hardware:

  • Thompson – 4 NBA championships, 5 NBA All-Star selections, 2 All-NBA Third Team selections, NBA 3-Point Contest title
  • Megan Thee Stallion – 3 Grammy Awards, 5 American Music Awards, 7 BET Awards, 2 Billboard Music Awards, 4 MTV Video Music Awards

Together, they’re sitting at $180 million in net worth. Not bad at all.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian

Serena Williams, tennis icon, met Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in Rome back in 2015. They got engaged in late 2016 and tied the knot in New Orleans in 2017.

They have two daughters and seem to really enjoy family life.

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Accolades & Awards

Here’s a quick rundown:

  • Williams – 7 Australian Open titles, 7 Wimbledon titles, 6 US Open titles, 3 French Open titles
  • Ohanian – Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2011 and 2012

Their net worth? Around $450 million. That’s a lot of influence between sports and tech.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

Simone Biles, gymnastics legend, met NFL safety Jonathan Owens on a dating app in 2020. They got engaged in early 2022 and married in 2023.

Accolades & Awards

Simone’s trophy case is unreal:

  • Biles – 7 Olympic gold medals, 2 silver, 2 bronze, 23 World Championships golds

Together, their net worth is about $27 million.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend, met actress Gabrielle Union at a Super Bowl party in 2007. They became a couple in 2010, got engaged in 2013, and married in 2014.

They have a daughter and keep making headlines together.

Accolades & Awards

They’ve both earned plenty of recognition:

  • Wade – 3 NBA championships, NBA Finals MVP, 13 All-Star selections, 8-time All-NBA, Hall of Fame
  • Union – BET Comedy Award, 2 NAACP Image Awards

Their net worth? About $210 million.

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, both tennis legends, met through their sport. They married in 2001 and have two children.

Agassi’s always spoken highly of life with Graf.

Accolades & Awards

Here’s what they’ve accomplished:

  • Agassi – 4 Australian Open titles, 2 US Open titles, 1 French Open, 1 Wimbledon
  • Graf – 7 Wimbledon titles, 6 French Opens, 5 US Opens, 4 Australian Opens

Their net worth is around $145 million.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

David Beckham, former soccer star, met Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls at a charity soccer match in 1997. They got engaged a year later and married in 1999.

They have four kids and have stayed in the public eye for decades.

Accolades & Awards

Some of their highlights:

  • David – 115 international goals, Ballon d’Or runner-up, England Player of the Year
  • Victoria – 4 Billboard Music Awards (with Spice Girls)

Their combined net worth is about $450 million.

Justin Verlander and Kate Upton

Justin Verlander, MLB pitcher, and model Kate Upton met while filming an MLB 2K12 commercial in 2012. They married in 2017 and have two children now.

Accolades & Awards

Here’s what they’ve stacked up:

  • Verlander – 2 World Series championships, AL MVP, 3 Cy Youngs, 3,500 strikeouts, 9 All-Star selections
  • Upton – 2013 People Magazine Sexiest Woman

Together, they’re worth about $220 million.

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird

Megan Rapinoe, U.S. soccer star, met WNBA legend Sue Bird at a 2016 Olympics photoshoot. They went public in 2017 and got engaged in 2020.

Accolades & Awards

Here’s what they’ve done:

  • Rapinoe – 2 FIFA Women’s World Cup titles, 203 international goals, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s World Cup Golden Boot
  • Bird – 4 WNBA championships, 13 WNBA All-Star selections, 8 All-WNBA, 2 NCAA titles, 5 Olympic golds

Their net worth is around $15 million.

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld

Josh Allen, Bills quarterback, and actress Hailee Steinfeld started dating in mid-2023. They confirmed things in 2024 and got married in May 2025.

Accolades & Awards

Here’s a quick look:

  • Allen – NFL MVP, 3 Pro Bowls, 2 All-Pro Second Teams, 25,000 passing yards
  • Steinfeld – Academy Award nominee, 1 Billboard Music Award

Together, their net worth is about $105 million.

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne

Paul Skenes, Pirates ace, met gymnast Livvy Dunne at LSU. They went public with their relationship in 2023 and haven’t been shy about supporting each other.

Accolades & Awards

Here’s what they’ve picked up:

  • Skenes – NCAA Baseball championship, NL Rookie of the Year, 2 All-Star selections
  • Dunne – NCAA gymnastics championship

Their net worth is about $11 million.

Russell Wilson and Ciara

Russell Wilson, NFL quarterback, met R&B singer Ciara at a Wisconsin basketball game in 2015. They got engaged in 2016 and married the same year.

They have three children together.

Accolades & Awards

Their combined accolades include:

  • Wilson – Super Bowl championship, 10 Pro Bowl selections, Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, 45,000 passing yards
  • Ciara – 1 Grammy Award, 2 MTV Video Music Awards, 2 BET Awards

They’ve built a net worth of $185 million together. That’s serious influence in both sports and music, if you ask me.

Curious for more on these power couples? Check out The Sporting News.

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