Quick Info
| Profession | Sports broadcaster and presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | September 1975 |
| Birthplace | Glasgow, Scotland |
Latest News about Kelly Cates
16/10/2026
The BBC confirmed that Kelly Cates would front Match of the Day on Saturday, while Gabby Logan took the Sunday edition and Mark Chapman was absent that weekend. The arrangement came as Cates continues as one of the show's three main presenters following Gary Lineker's exit.
18/05/2026
The BBC announced its line-up for the 2026 men's World Cup, which takes place in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and named Kelly Cates among its presenters alongside Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott. The tournament is the BBC's first World Cup coverage since Gary Lineker's departure. Cates is the daughter of Sir Kenny Dalglish.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kelly Cates (née Dalglish) is a British sports broadcaster who has worked for Sky Sports, BBC Sport and ESPN. She has presented football coverage for over two decades and became a co-host of BBC's Match of the Day from the 2025 season. She was named among the BBC's presenters for the 2026 men's World Cup. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Glasgow |
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| Subject | Mathematics |
| Notes | Left in 1998 during the second year of her mathematics degree to join Sky Sports News |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Children | 2 |
| Residence | London |
| Notes | Married television producer Tom Cates in 2007; the couple separated in 2021 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Tom Cates (married 2007; separated 2021) |
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Family
| Father | Kenny Dalglish |
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| Mother | Marina Dalglish |
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Career
| Sky Sports News | Co-launched the channel as one of its first presenters in August 1998 |
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| Channel 5 | Hosted Football League Tonight from the 2015–16 season |
| Sky Sports | Presented Football League coverage from 2016 and Premier League matches from August 2017 |
| BBC | Presented 5 Live Sport and covered two FIFA World Cups for BBC Radio 5 Live, including the 2022 final; co-hosts Match of the Day from the 2025 season; named among BBC presenters for the 2026 men's World Cup |
| Presented the Sunday edition of 606 alongside Ian Wright from 2013 until 2018 | |
| ESPN | Returned on a part-time basis in 2020 to cover Euro 2020 |
Favourites
| Football club | Liverpool FC |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She grew up in Southport as the eldest of four children. | |
| 2. She was a student of mathematics before starting her broadcasting career. | |
| 3. She co-hosted Match of the Day with Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman, the first time the show's presenting duties were shared. |
