Mark Pougatch

Mark Pougatch is one of the most in-demand sport presenters in the UK currently, covering everything from football to rugby to boxing, and darts to tennis. To put it another way, he has covered almost every major sporting event of the last two decades.

With over 25 years of experience, Mark has reported for terrestrial and specialist television charities and radio stations, including being one of the longest-standing voices on BBC Radio 5 Live.

He is currently a side-line reporter for Stan Sport’s European football coverage, and the Chief Sports Presenter for ITV Sport.

A former BBC and ITV 5 Live lead football anchor, he covered major football and rugby matches and tournaments, presented Football Today on Premier League Television, and also worked as a presenter for BT Sport Score.

Mark is the Director of Lionheart Sport Media who train individuals in the business, corporate, and sporting industries; Director of investment company Conversion Consulting Ltd; and is a Director at Fever Media, a high-end production company specialising in long-form sports documentaries.

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More About Mark Pougatch

In 1991, Mark Pougatch began his career at GLR as a Sports and News presenter. In addition to this, Mark also worked at LBC as a Sports Reporter. In 1992 Mark joined BBC Essex as their Sports Editor.

For BBC Radio, Mark has been the main presenter for football world cups, FA Cups and European championships, cricket Ashes tours in Australia, Olympic games, Commonwealth games, World Athletics Championships, the Grand National, Six Nations rugby, and Wimbledon tennis.

He’s also been privileged to commentate on Test Match Special.

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Mark Pougatch | Television and Radio Work

As a television presenter, Mark has covered practically every single major sporting tournament for one broadcaster or another. He has appeared on Match of the Day (1996-2006), Football Focus (2002-12), and Final Score (2005-18), and has been a stand-in presenter for 5 Live’s Breakfast and Drivetime shows.

Over the years he has broadcast from the World Professional Darts Championship (2001-02), Wimbledon (2015), UEFA Euro Championships (2016, 2018, 2024), the FIFA World Cup (2022), Rugby World Cup (2019), and covered the boxing on Boxing On Five (2011-19) and The Big Fight Live (2017).

Alongside his presenting duties, Mark has appeared as a guest on a range of popular television shows, including Countdown (2017-20), Ainsley’s World Cup Flavours (2022), Celebrity Chase (2017-20), Celebrity Mastermind (2024), and The 1% Club (2025).

In 2012, Mark won the Sports Journalists’ Association Award for Sports Broadcaster of the Year.

Mark Pougatch | Writing

Over his career, Mark has been a frequent columnist for The Times newspaper on football world cups and the Ashes, is a regular contributor in The Game and The Mail on Sunday.

In 2010, Mark published his first book, Three Lions vs The World: The Story of England at the World Cup, which looked into the history of England’s World Cup adventures.

Mark Pougatch | Podcasts

Mark is the host of the Waitrose Podcast Should Eat Less Meat, and the Talking Down Memory Lane podcast. He is also the host of the Global podcast How It All Played Out with fellow journalist Paul Hayward, which looks at some of the most iconic moments in sport history. Topics have included World Cups, Racing, triumphs and failures, racehorse, and controversies surrounding certain athletes.

Mark has also been a popular guest on a range of products, including Football Weekly by the Guardian, You Don’t Know What You’re Doing, Football Ramble, The News Agents With Emily Maitlis, She Smart 7, Upfront – a Women’s Football Podcast, RunPod, It Started With a Kick, Behind the Microphone, Life Goals, That Peter Crouch Podcast, and Elis James and John Robins podcast.

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Mark Pougatch | Corporate Work

Mark is a highly sought-after presenter, speaker, compere, and host, with past events including:

– The Variety Club Sunshine Awards

– The FA Club at Home Internationals

– SportsAid

– The Hollis Sponsorship Awards

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Testimonials

Thank you so much for being so incredible last night. You were utterly brilliant. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to be in your professional hands and you were amazing – you covered every single point I had raised, you engaged everyone and held a geographically challenging room together.We are just overwhelmed at the response and the generosity of everyone – thanks to your encouraging and motivating us all.
Horatio’s Gardens Charity

Mark hosted a Football Association evening with Gareth Southgate for the NSPCC and did his usual excellent, assured job with his customary ease. He interviewed Gareth about the recent World Cup and effortlessly drew the guests in so that they could ask their own questions. I would use Mark again without hesitation.
NSPCC Evening

When you hire Mark for a top class event you know exactly what you are getting: a top class professional with expert knowledge and a perfect balance of humour. He makes the talent feel very comfortable and can be relied upon for any environment.
Matthew O Donohoe, Jose Mourinho Manager