Kate Upton
Kate Upton arrives for the 50 Years of Beautiful broadcast special show in Los Angeles [Reuters/David McNew] Reuters

Kate Upton has recently been spotted with boyfriend Justin Verlander in New York City. The couple seemed to be having fun and they didn't mind showing affection for each other.

Upton and Verlander were certainly feeling the love. Verlander looked very happy as he cosied up to his Sports Illustrated model girlfriend during a date night at the Big Apple on Nov. 12, Mail Online reports.

Upton and Verlander dressed in matching black outfits for their date. Upton was wearing a black top and a pair of black trousers. She completed her ensemble with strappy heels and a white leather bag. Verlander, on the other hand, sported a blazer over his black T-shirt and black denim pants.

The British webloid obtained exclusive photos of the couple engaging in a public display of affection in New York City. In one snap, Verlander was caught giving Upton a bear hug from behind while Upton was giggling. In another photo, Verlander playfully tackled Upton that made them almost fall over.

Upton and Verlander reportedly watched the game between the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic. They sat courtside next to other A-list celebrities such as Amanda Seyfriend and her boyfriend Justin Long and music icon Taylor Swift, who posted a selfie with the group on Instagram. The Knicks lost to Magic by just two points, 95-97.

In other news, Verlander and Upton attended the 2014 Women's Leadership Awards. The ceremony was held at Alice Tully Hull at Lincoln Center on Nov. 13 in New York City.

Stella McCartney received the award and Verlander was quick to congratulate the English fashion designer on Twitter. Stella was accompanied by her dad Paul McCartney when she accepted the award.

"Congratulations to @StellaMcCartney on receiving the Woman's Leadership Award," Verlander wrote on Twitter. "Honoured to be here," he added.

Other celebrities who attended the ceremony include Drew Barrymore, Liv Tyler, Alasdhair Willis, Luke Evans, and Jerry Seinfeld. Also, Carolyn Murphy, Glenda Bailey, Yoko Ono, Thakoon Panichgul, Jeff Koons, Natalia Vodianova, Marilyn Minter, Nicole Fritton, and Joanna Hillman were also in attendance.