Mark Chapman

Co-Lead Presenter of BBC’s Match of the Day, BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat Sportsreader, BBC One, BBC Two & BBC 5 Sports Presenter & Rugby League World Cup Reporter

Mark Chapman’s Biography:

Mark Chapman is a prominent British sports broadcaster best known as co-lead presenter of the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme Match of the Day, alongside Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan. Over the course of his career, he has become one of the most trusted voices in sports broadcasting, presenting across BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Radio 5 Live. Chapman has hosted coverage of major sporting events, including the Rugby League World Cup and the NFL, while also presenting the long-running BBC Radio 5 Live programme Sports Report and Match of the Day 2. His knowledgeable and engaging presenting style has established him as one of the leading figures in British sports media.

Mark began his broadcasting career with the BBC in the mid-1990s, working as a continuity announcer on BBC One and BBC Two. He later moved into sports journalism, working as a cricket correspondent for BBC North East radio before joining BBC Radio 1 as the sportsreader on Newsbeat. During this period, he worked alongside well-known presenters including Sara Cox and Scott Mills, gaining valuable experience in live broadcasting and sports reporting.

In 2010, Mark joined BBC Radio 5 Live, where he began hosting 5 Live Sport, covering major sporting events and interviews with leading athletes. His broadcasting career continued to expand as he became a regular presenter across BBC Sport programming. In 2013, he was appointed the main presenter of Match of the Day 2 following Colin Murray’s departure and also became the BBC’s chief rugby league presenter, leading coverage of the Rugby League World Cup.

Alongside his broadcasting work, Mark has presented programmes including The NFL Show and NFL This Week and has hosted coverage of major tournaments including the Rugby League World Cup. Beyond broadcasting, he is involved in sports leadership and charity work, serving as Chair of the Board for the Manchester Originals cricket team in The Hundred and as a Non-Executive Director of Altrincham Football Club.

Why Hire Mark Chapman?

Mark is hired as a speaker for his extensive experience at the centre of modern sports broadcasting. Having presented some of the UK’s most recognised sports programmes, he offers audiences unique insight into elite sport, media communication and the changing landscape of sports coverage.

His talks combine behind-the-scenes stories from major sporting events with lessons on leadership, teamwork and the power of sport to bring people together. With decades of experience interviewing athletes, managers and sports leaders, Mark delivers engaging talks that resonate with audiences interested in sport, broadcasting and leadership.

Mark Chapman’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Mark Chapman’s remarkable career in broadcasting:

• 2025 – Announced as co-lead presenter of BBC’s Match of the Day following the departure of Gary Lineker.
• 2022 – Presented the Rugby League World Cup for the BBC for the third consecutive tournament.
• 2022 – Joined Sky Sports to present coverage of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup).
• 2022 – Became Non-Executive Director of Vanarama National League club Altrincham Football Club.
• 2021 – Appointed Chair of the Board for Manchester Originals cricket team in The Hundred.
• 2017 – Presented BBC coverage of the Rugby League World Cup.
• 2016 – Became the presenter of The NFL Show and NFL This Week alongside Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell.
• 2016 – Became the main presenter of BBC Radio 5 Live’s Saturday afternoon sports coverage.
• 2013 – Became the main presenter of Match of the Day 2 on BBC One.
• 2010 – Joined BBC Radio 5 Live as host of 5 Live Sport.
• 1999 – Became sportsreader for BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat.
• 1996 – Began his broadcasting career as a continuity announcer for BBC One and BBC Two.