The world can’t stop buzzing about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Ever since they started dating in 2023, these two have been the talk of the town. Now, with their engagement announced in 2025, the excitement has only grown stronger. It’s a love story that began with a bold move and blossomed into a worldwide sensation.
It all kicked off in July 2023. Travis, a star player for the Kansas City Chiefs, shared a funny story. He had gone to Taylor’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert and tried to get her attention. His plan was to give her a friendship bracelet, a common fan tradition, with his phone number on it. But Taylor doesn’t do meet-and-greets before or after shows. This meant he couldn’t hand over his special bracelet. He jokingly complained about it on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce. “It hurt a little that I couldn’t give her one of the bracelets I made for her,” Travis said, sounding a bit down.
Taylor heard about Travis’s sweet attempt. She decided to make the next move. She accepted an invitation to attend a Chiefs game in September 2023. Travis later shared that a secret helper on Taylor’s team played Cupid. “There were definitely people she knew who knew who I was, in her corner [telling her]: ‘Hey! Did you know he was coming?’,” Travis told WSJ. Magazine in November 2023. He added, “I got to hear exactly what was going on and how lucky I was to get her to reach out.” By October 2023, their connection was becoming more public. A source told a prominent entertainment outlet that “they are very happy. They aren’t saying they are in love yet. But to their friends, it’s obvious they’re heading in that direction.” Friends even thought “they are in love.”
Here’s a closer look at how their relationship unfolded:
July 2023
Travis attended Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert in Kansas City, Missouri. He later spoke about his experience on the ‘New Heights’ podcast. “It was an amazing show. Kansas City showed out… Everybody was dressed in pink and purple, going crazy for her,” he shared. Travis mentioned his disappointment about not being able to speak with her. He wanted to give her a bracelet that had his phone number. In December 2023, Taylor later revealed that she heard Travis “adorably put me on blast” on his “metal as hell” podcast episode. This prompted her to reach out to him.
September 2023
Reports started buzzing that Taylor and Travis were dating. Taylor fanned the flames when she showed up at her first Kansas City Chiefs game. She sat in Travis’s private suite, cheering him on. She wore a Chiefs jacket and sat next to his mother, Donna. She even seemed to shout, “Let’s go!” after a big play.
After the game, they were seen leaving the locker room together. Travis sported a cool blue and white denim outfit. The brand, KidSuper Studios, later renamed his ensemble the “1989 Bedroom Painting Denim Jacket.” This was a clear nod to Taylor’s album, 1989. The couple was spotted getting cozy at a post-game party. Taylor had her arm around Travis as he sat on a bar stool.
Later, Taylor told TIME magazine that she and Travis were already a couple before that first game. She was grateful nobody knew about their early dates. “By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple,” she stated. “I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game. We would never be psychotic enough to throw a first date like that.”
Days after the game, multiple sources reported that the couple was taking things slow. “They’ve gone on a few dates, and Taylor is smitten with him,” an insider shared. Another source confirmed they were “getting closer and closer every day.” Travis reflected on Taylor’s presence at his game, calling her “pretty ballsy” for attending. Jason joked on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, “How does it feel that Taylor Swift finally put you on the map?” Travis laughed and said, “Shout-out to Taylor for showing up. That was pretty ballsy.” Jason also spoke on SportsRadio 94 WIP, noting Travis was “doing his best to be a gentleman.”
October 2023
Taylor rooted for Travis at a Chiefs game against the New York Jets. She brought along her famous friends: Sophie Turner, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Sabrina Carpenter. She even shared a hug with Travis’s mom, Donna, during the game.
An insider noted that Taylor was “discreet and low-key in her outfit” but “was kind to everyone and had an amazing time.” After Travis was seen leaving Taylor’s New York apartment, a source revealed Taylor “is really enjoying getting to know Travis.” They added that “she likes that he’s a normal, nice guy. He’s down-to-earth and isn’t affected by fame.” Taylor also found him “attractive.” Another insider commented, “Travis is completely smitten.”
For Travis’s 34th birthday, Taylor reportedly flew to Kansas City. The couple enjoyed a “quiet night” together. Later in the month, Taylor supported her boyfriend at another Chiefs game, this time against the Denver Broncos. She wore a Chiefs windbreaker, a gift from Travis’s friend Erin Andrews’s WEAR clothing line. Taylor again watched the game with Donna and also met Travis’s dad, Ed Kelce. Donna, showing her support, wore ‘Eras Tour’-inspired friendship bracelets. An insider shared that their relationship was “going great.” They explained, “It’s still so new, but they really like each other.” Both understood each other’s busy schedules and planned to see each other when possible.
Travis made a surprise appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live’. He starred in a sketch that playfully poked fun at Taylor’s past boyfriends.
The sketch featured Pete Davidson, Kenan Thompson, Curt Menefee, and Mikey Day. They played sports commentators who kept talking about Taylor’s appearances at NFL games. The men in the sketch praised Travis as a better match for Taylor than her ex-boyfriends Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy. Kenan Thompson eventually told the group, “Enough, people tuned in to watch football, alright? Let’s talk to someone who actually wants to talk about football.” The cameras then cut to Travis on the sidelines. “Yeah, me!” he said, before quietly adding, “Let’s go.”
Travis later attended an after-party, holding Taylor’s hand. Fans noticed some of Taylor’s red lipstick on his lips, hinting at a kiss before the party. The couple enjoyed their second date night in a row at the Waverly Inn in New York. For the romantic evening, Taylor wore a sheer Jean Paul Gaultier top with floral details and a leather mini-skirt.
November 2023
In Germany, before an overseas game, Travis was asked about his relationship with Taylor. “The latest status is that I saw her last week,” he shared. When pressed if he was “in love” with Taylor, Travis quickly dodged the question. “I’m going to keep my personal relationship private,” he explained.
Later, Travis was seen with Taylor in Argentina. They had dinner at Elena restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires. Social media images showed them holding hands as they entered and left. Other diners even applauded them. An insider shared, “Travis and Taylor are a very real couple, they really spend a lot of alone time together.” They’ve built a “very real connection.” The source added, “They have very detailed plans on how to stay together while she’s on tour and he has games.”
Travis got to be the one cheering on Taylor during her concert at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires. He was spotted in the VIP tent with Taylor’s father, Scott, who proudly wore a Chiefs lanyard. During the show, Taylor famously changed the lyrics of her song “Karma.” She sang, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me,” with a giggle. Travis visibly blushed at the sweet shout-out. After the concert, Taylor and Travis shared a passionate kiss backstage.
Towards the end of the month, Travis raved about Taylor in his interview with WSJ. Magazine. “I’ve never been a man of words. Being around her, seeing how smart Taylor is, has been incredibly amazing,” the football star said. “I’m learning every day.”
December 2023
Taylor made her first public comments about her relationship with Travis to TIME. The magazine had named her Person of the Year. “When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” Taylor said. She explained that the opposite would be “making an extreme effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone.” She added, “And we’re just proud of each other.” The artist also mentioned her excitement about finally enjoying football. She wasn’t worried about “dads, Brads, and Chads” getting upset by the NFL highlighting her during game coverage.
Taylor attended her first Chiefs game where they lost. She was seen holding hands with Travis as they left Arrowhead Stadium after the Buffalo Bills defeated the Chiefs. They then went to a Christmas-themed bar for festive drinks and openly showed their affection. Taylor also attended the Chiefs game against the New England Patriots in Boston. She brought her father, Scott, along with her friends Ashley Avignone and Alana Haim.
On Christmas Day, Taylor cheered on Travis during the Chiefs game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City. She wore a festive red sweater and a Santa hat with Travis’s jersey number. Taylor’s parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, also attended. The couple rang in the New Year together at a party with friends, including Patrick and Brittany (Mahomes). A photo from the celebration showed Taylor with her arm around Travis.
January 2024
The person who played matchmaker for the couple was finally revealed as Danny Frye III. Meanwhile, Taylor attended all of the Chiefs’ postseason games. She cheered on Travis, and finally met his brother, Jason Kelce, and sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, at the Bills game on January 21. Taylor stepped onto the field for the first time after a game when the Chiefs won the AFC Championship on January 28. This win secured their spot in the Super Bowl. The singer kissed and hugged Travis. She was also seen hugging his father, Ed, and shared a sweet moment with Head Coach Andy Reid.
February 2024
Taylor attended Super Bowl 2024, just a day after performing a concert in Japan. She was joined by both of their families and a group of her A-list friends. The Chiefs won against the San Francisco 49ers 25-22. Taylor went down to the field to celebrate with Travis. “It was unbelievable, amazing,” Taylor told the NFL star before they shared a kiss. She added, “I love you so much. I’m so proud of you. I can’t stand it.”
April 2024
Taylor released her eleventh studio album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. While many songs were rumored to be about past relationships with Alwyn and Healy, Taylor included some upbeat references to Travis. In the chorus of ‘The Alchemy,’ she sang, “So when I touch down / Call the amateurs and cut ’em from the team / Ditch the clowns, get the crown / Baby, I’m the one.” This seemed to refer to the Chiefs and their Super Bowl LVIII win.
On the album’s extended version, ‘So High School,’ Taylor appeared to compare her relationship with Travis to that of a powerful high school couple. She sang in the bridge, “Truth, dare, spin bottles / You know how to play, I know Aristotle.” Sharp-eared Swifties also noticed lyrics in ‘So Long, High School’ that hinted at Travis’s dad, Ed. “I feel like laughing in the middle of practice / At that impression you did of your dad again / I’m hearing voices like a maniac,” she stated in the second verse. Travis had indeed impersonated his father several times on his ‘New Heights’ podcast with Jason.
June 2024
Taylor blushed while singing the lyrics to “Fifteen” during an ‘Eras Tour’ stop in Lyon, France. The line goes, “In your life, you’ll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team.” She also streamed the Chiefs’ Super Bowl ring ceremony on Instagram Live, fitting it in between shows in Liverpool, England.
Travis, Jason, and Kylie were among many famous faces at Taylor’s London ‘Eras Tour’ concerts. Not only were they seen doing the choreography for songs like “So High School” and “Karma,” but Travis also made his Instagram debut on Taylor’s page. He appeared in a backstage selfie with Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte. During the third night at Wembley Stadium, Travis surprised fans. He joined Taylor on stage during the ‘TTPD’ set. He took part in a sketch where two of her dancers help a hesitant Taylor get ready to perform “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” Matching the dancers, Travis wore a black morning suit and a top hat. He performed a jig and pretended to fix Taylor’s makeup. Taylor included photos of Travis’s stage performance in her London ‘Eras Tour’ recap Instagram post. She wrote, “Still cracking up/swooning over @killatrav’s Eras Tour debut 🥰 I’ll never forget these shows.”
July 2024
Travis continued to attend more of Taylor’s international ‘Eras Tour’ performances. The two were seen holding hands and showing affection in public after her concerts in Amsterdam and Germany. These were the last shows Travis attended before starting the Chiefs’ training camp for the 2024/2025 NFL season. While away from the ‘Eras Tour,’ Travis kept showing his love for Taylor. He danced to her music at a golf event and dedicated a karaoke contest win to her.
August 2024
The couple began Taylor’s two-month break from ‘The Eras Tour’ by hosting a star-studded party. It took place at her Rhode Island home. Guests included Jason and Kylie, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Patrick and Brittany (Mahomes), Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, and Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum.
September 2024
Travis kicked off the NFL season with a home game against the Baltimore Ravens, which the Chiefs won 27-20. Taylor watched the game from a private suite with Donna and Ed. She then left the stadium holding hands with Travis. The next day, the couple traveled to New York for a weekend getaway. It ended with them appearing at the US Open finals. Taylor gave Travis a sweet shout-out while accepting the Video of the Year award for “Fortnight” at the MTV Video Music Awards. “Something I’ll always remember, when I would finish a take and say ‘cut’ and we would finish with that take, I would always hear somebody cheering and yelling ‘Woo!’ like, from across the studio where we were shooting,” Taylor recalled about filming the music video. “And that person was my boyfriend, Travis. Everything this man touches turns to happiness, fun, and magic, so I want to thank him for adding that to our recording because I’ll always remember it.”
October 2024
Taylor was noticeably absent from two Chiefs away games, one in Atlanta and one in Los Angeles, at the start of the 2024-2025 NFL season. But a source assured a prominent entertainment outlet that “nothing has changed” for the couple. “They’re spending as much time together as possible while balancing their individual careers and responsibilities,” an insider revealed. This included “his game and her music empire, along with personal projects.” They decided “not to worry about the noise, focusing instead on being true to themselves and being happy.” The couple had a date night with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds during the Chiefs’ bye week. They dined at the popular New York restaurant, The Corner Store.
November 2024
Taylor and her family welcomed Travis for Thanksgiving in Nashville. This was reported by People. “Taylor and her family were excited to host the Kelces this year,” a source told the publication. It was the first Thanksgiving the couple celebrated together. “Travis’s brother, Jason, was also there with his family and kids. It was very festive and special.”
December 2024
After Taylor concluded her ‘Eras Tour’ permanently, Travis gave his girlfriend a shout-out on his ‘New Heights’ podcast. He praised all the hard work she and her team put into each performance. “Shout-out to everybody that was a part of that show,” the Chiefs player said. “Obviously, it’s her music, her tour, and everything, but that was a full production, man. That thing was the best tour in the world thanks to a lot of people, but mainly thanks to Taylor.”
Taylor made a special visit to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. She met with several patients and talked about her boyfriend and the Chiefs. One child told the pop star that he now “likes Travis.” Taylor had the sweetest response. “Yeah, me too. That’s an absolute yes on that one,” she replied. She was signing a copy of her ‘Eras Tour’ book for the fan. “Is he your favorite player?” The fan said he liked both Travis and his teammate Patrick Mahomes. Taylor approved, saying, “Good. Those are good answers. You’re nailing this!” While visiting other patients, another showed off a Chiefs blanket that read, “Go, Taylor’s boyfriend.” This made the Grammy winner laugh.
January 2025
Taylor attended all of Travis’s playoff games in January. This included the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills. Taylor celebrated the Chiefs’ victory with Travis on the field at Arrowhead Stadium. “I love you so much,” she told him on the field. “I’m so proud of you. I can’t stand it.”
February 2025
Taylor attended the Grammys alone due to Travis’s Super Bowl travel schedule. Yet, she seemed to have her man on her mind. She wore a Vivienne Westwood red dress, reminiscent of the Chiefs’ colors. She also sported a dazzling “T” initial necklace, designed by Swift and jeweler Lorraine Schwartz. Many believed the jewelry was a clear nod to Travis’s initial. Days later, Travis praised his girlfriend at his pre-Super Bowl press conference. “If she’s the superstar she is, she never takes no for an answer, and she’s always busting her tail,” he quipped. “I better match that energy.” Later that month, Taylor supported Travis at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. As she entered the Caesars Superdome, the singer wore a white outfit with matching knee-high boots.
April 2025
An insider shared exclusively with a prominent entertainment outlet that the couple was “doing great” and “still completely together and in love.” They were choosing to take a “break” from the intense public eye. A second source told the outlet that “Travis wants to take a break from the public spotlight.” They explained, “He worked too hard last year and didn’t play as well as he wanted. He wants to have a good season and for the focus not to be on his relationship with Taylor.”
May 2025
Taylor and Travis reappeared in May for a date night in Philadelphia, after keeping a low profile. Later that month, the couple was spotted having dinner at Harry’s restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida. Earlier in the month, the pair attended the Stanley Cup hockey playoffs. They were openly affectionate while sitting in the crowd. They later resurfaced for a dinner date in New York on June 20. A fan shared a video on X showing the couple holding hands as they left a restaurant.
Three days later, Taylor and Kelce were seen smiling at a Nashville bar. This was before the athlete’s fifth annual Tight End University summit. This led to several public appearances, including showing affection on the red carpet during the welcome party on June 23. On June 24, the couple brought Taylor’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson, and her husband to the summit concert. Taylor surprised everyone by performing “Shake It Off.” Travis cheered her on from the side of the stage.
July 2025
Travis surprised fans on July 24 when he posted 13 photos – Taylor’s lucky number – showcasing his 2025 so far. It included some sweet moments with the singer. “Had a few adventures this offseason, keeping it 💯,” Travis captioned the Instagram photos. The images showed the couple with friends in the snow, in a cave, and enjoying wine. In another picture, the couple wore matching caps. Travis wore one that said “Captain,” while Taylor’s said “First Mate.” In a different photo, taken during dinner, keen-eyed fans noticed their iPhone wallpapers were photos of each other. Travis’s lock screen featured a black and white photo of him and Taylor making funny faces. Taylor’s background, meanwhile, showed Travis in an argyle sweater, also in black and white. Other photos included Travis with his brother, Jason, and Taylor’s brother, Austin.
August 2025
After much anticipation, Taylor made her debut on Travis’s ‘New Heights’ podcast. “This podcast has meant so much to me,” Taylor said on the August 13 episode. She playfully added, “This podcast got me a boyfriend since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app two years ago.” During the podcast, Taylor also teased her upcoming album, titled ‘The Life of a Showgirl’. The project will feature 12 songs, which Travis called “all bangers.” “I’m the luckiest man in the world,” Travis added, celebrating his girlfriend’s achievements. A few weeks later, the couple announced their engagement via Instagram. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨,” they wrote alongside a series of proposal photos on August 26.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Courtesy of Chariah Gordon/Instagram