Ranking the 5 biggest power couples in the sports world

USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConnectThe sports world has never been short on celebrity couples. But there’s a difference between a star athlete with a famous spouse and a true power couple.The NFL alone is full of them, from DK Metcalf and Normani to Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens. But this list expands beyond football to the entire sports world.For this list, both people had to be stars in their own right, whether it’s in sports, music, film, fashion, or business. Here are the five biggest power couples in sports right now, counting down to the one that has dominated headlines for the past three years.5. Tom Brady and Candice SwanepoelThis one comes with an asterisk, since neither has publicly confirmed the relationship. But reports surfaced earlier this month that Brady is dating Swanepoel, and the two have reportedly been seeing each other since June.Brady needs no introduction. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, and he’s now Fox’s lead NFL analyst and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.Swanepoel is a star in her own right as a South African supermodel and longtime Victoria’s Secret Angel. She has also built her own swimwear brand, Tropic of C.The relationship has already come with some drama, including an apparent feud with fellow model Joan Smalls. And one source claimed that Brady enjoys being known as the bachelor, so it may be a while before they make anything official.4. Russell Wilson and CiaraWilson and Ciara have been one of the sports world’s most recognizable couples since they married in 2016. They’ve grown their family together in the decade since, all while building a business portfolio that includes a production company and clothing lines.Wilson won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks and made multiple Pro Bowls over a 14-year career. He announced his retirement in June, and he’s now moving into a new role with CBS Sports, according to Complex.Ciara was a star long before she met Wilson. The Grammy-winning singer broke out in 2004 with “Goodies,” and she has had a string of hits since, including “1, 2 Step” and “Level Up.”3. Josh Allen and Hailee SteinfeldAllen and Steinfeld kept their relationship relatively low-key at first, but they’ve since become one of the NFL’s most popular couples. The two got married in May 2025, and earlier this year, they welcomed a baby girl.“We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savoring these early moments,” Steinfeld wrote in her newsletter, via Glamour.Allen is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and won the league’s MVP award for the 2024 season. He has turned the Buffalo Bills into a perennial contender, and he’s one of the most marketable players in the sport.Steinfeld earned an Oscar nomination at just 14 for True Grit, and she has since starred in the Pitch Perfect franchise, Marvel’s Hawkeye, and the Spider-Verse movies. She also has a music career, with hits like “Starving” and “Love Myself.”2. Kim Kardashian and Lewis HamiltonKardashian and Hamilton were first linked in February and went Instagram official in April, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about couples in the world. Hamilton has also opened up about bonding with Kardashian’s kids.Hamilton is a seven-time Formula One world champion, tied with Michael Schumacher for the most in the sport’s history, and he now drives for Ferrari. He’s also one of the most famous athletes on the planet, with a long list of fashion and business ventures.Kardashian might be even more famous. The reality star turned businesswoman has built a massive empire, including the shapewear brand SKIMS, and she has expanded into acting with her show All’s Fair.1. Taylor Swift and Travis KelceWas there ever any doubt? Swift and Kelce have been the biggest couple in sports since they started dating in 2023, and they made it official at Madison Square Garden in July in front of roughly 1,000 guests.Swift is the biggest pop star in the world. She has won 14 Grammys, including a record four Album of the Year awards, and her Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time.Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion and one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. He has also built a massive media presence through his New Heights podcast with his brother, Jason.Their wedding has been a source of fascination for months, from the leaked photos to the burned decor. Clearly, no couple in sports comes close.The post Ranking the 5 biggest power couples in the sports world appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.