Matt Olson and wife Nicole's relationship timeline - A peek into Braves star's college romance

Matt Olson is the Atlanta Braves ' star first baseman, but the love of his life, Nicole, covers his bases off the field. The adorable Braves couple bumped into each other during college and hit it off quickly. Though Olson’s career at the diamond faces many ups and downs, he maintained a steady relationship with Nicole, whom he married on November 20, 2021, at Four Seasons. Let’s revisit the crucial milestones of their relationship as the couple welcomed their first child in December 2024.

Matt Olson met Nicole during his college days
It was a college romance that led to a long-term relationship. This sentence sums up the relationship that Matt Olson and his wife, Nicole, nurtured over the years. While Matt was busy carving a baseball career, Nicole was pursuing her academic goals when their relationship started.

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In 2017, while Olson achieved a rookie breakout season with his bat, delivering 13 home runs in September alone, Nicole was busy pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Terry College of Business in Georgia. Despite their different career aspirations and long-distance relationship, they stood by each other strongly. There are not many details available about their dating period, but they were in a relationship for seven years before walking the aisle together in 2021.
How Matt Olson and Nicole’s relationship bloomed
From 2016 onwards, Matt Olson, who is very much in love, regularly shared updates from his personal life on his Instagram account. The couple enjoyed various celebratory moments together, strengthening their bond further. Whether it was his lady love’s first drink or a holiday party in the offseason, Matt delighted his fans with livelier updates from his private life.

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The couple rang in Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, and various grand occasions together. They also enjoyed birthdays and vacations, making each other a part of every small and big happy moment.

Matt Olson proposed to Nicole in December 2020
After progressing steadily in their relationship, Matt Olson and Nicole decided to get married. Olson proposed to her in December 2020, and she happily agreed. Sharing an update about the same from Lucille’s Mountain Top Inn and Spa, Olson shared the news of taking the big step with his Instagram family.

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They spent about eleven months preparing for their wedding. Meanwhile, Nicole entered her late 20s, and they celebrated her birthday together. In an Instagram post about the same, Olson adorably called her ‘future wife and dog mom of mine. ’

Matt Olson married Nicole in November 2021
The loving couple married in a lavish ceremony held at Four Seasons on November 20, 2021. It was a star-studded evening, and the couple looked elated and soaked in love, exchanging the marriage vows. Surrounded by family, friends, and the baseball fraternity, they spent the evening while having the best time.

Matt shared a glimpse from the evening on his Instagram account and captioned it as - "A day I’ll never forget. A special weekend with friends and family. 11/20/21. So happy to call you my wife- I love you."

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The bride got her hair and makeup done in an elegant style that matched her personality. Soaked in love, they shared a picture flaunting their wedding rings, perfectly summarizing their emotions.

Matt Olson and Nicole welcomed their first child in December 2024
The 2024 Father’s Day was quite special for Matt Olson as he chose this day to reveal his wife Nicole’s pregnancy. He posted adorable pictures on Instagram of Nicole flashing her ultrasound scan pictures. While captioning the picture, Olson mentioned their pet dog, Cooper, and wrote:


“ Cooper is getting a baby brother this December 🥹🩵”

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They welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in December 2024. In March 2025, the Braves’ fan page, called Thanks Chipper, shared Olson’s reaction to his new fatherhood phase, which he apparently spoke about at a night program. The fan page wrote that Olson talked about sleepless nights in that program and shared that he found parenthood ‘cool, special and fun.’


Matt Olson and Nicole are on their parenthood journey and must be busy coping with new changes. Olson has not posted anything about the baby on his Instagram handle, and no information about the son’s name or other activities are available right now.


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