Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Step Out for First Time Since Engagement

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‘Tis the damn season for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to celebrate their engagement. 

2 days post their engagement announcement after a 2-year relationship, the “Cruel Summer” singer and NFL player from the Kansas City Chiefs were spotted together at a football game between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers in Kansas City. This duo was joined by none other than their brother, Jason Kelce.

On August 28th for their college game, Travis, aged 35, demonstrated his loyalty to his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati, by dressing in a stylish white-and-red outfit complete with a polo shirt and fitted hat. Similarly, Jason, another graduate from the Ohio institution, chose an equally enthusiastic attire, sporting a black hat adorned with the team’s emblem and a coordinating letterman jacket.

While Taylor dazzled in a denim mini skirt, paired with a gray sweater vest and tan knee-high boots. To complete her stylish ensemble, the 35-year-old donned a striking engagement ring crafted by Kindred Lubeck from Artifex Fine Jewelry. In one video posted on August 28, the sparkling diamond caught the light as she gracefully lifted her hand to sip a cocktail, casting an enchanting shimmer over the entire setting.

Who else was among those relishing the lively sports game from the trio’s suite at Arrowhead Stadium? It turns out to be Patrick Mahomes, a teammate of Travis’ in Kansas City, and his wife, Brittany Mahomes.

On August 26th, Taylor and Travis made their exciting engagement announcement with a charming joint post filled with pictures capturing the moment when the sports star proposed. They humorously captioned the photos on Instagram, describing themselves as “The English teacher and the gym teacher getting hitched.

The couple celebrated a significant milestone in their relationship on that day, but Ed Kelce, Travis’ father, disclosed not long after that his son had already proposed earlier in the same month in a more private setting.

According to what the patriarch shared with ABC News 5 Cleveland on August 26, Travis made the proposal about two weeks, but not exactly two weeks, earlier.

A further detail Ed revealed concerning the significant event was that Travis spent considerable thought on choosing an ideal location. In the end, he opted to create a charming flower garden surrounding a gazebo in his residence’s backyard located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Upon heading out for dinner, he suggested they stop by for a wine instead. Once outside, he made his move, and the moment was quite charming.

For more on Taylor and Travis’ road to their engagement, keep reading. 

The romantic journey of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started in July 2023, as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour happened to be scheduled at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Being a big fan of Taylor Swift, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs attended the show, hoping to present Taylor with a friendship bracelet bearing his number. Unfortunately, he was unable to do so because of Taylor’s pre-performance routines.

On his New Heights podcast, Travis expressed his dismay that she doesn’t chat before or after her performances as she needs to preserve her voice for the 44 songs she sings. Therefore, he was a bit sad because he didn’t have the opportunity to give her one of the bracelets he had made for her.

Following his admitted blunder, which he’d later label as “purely disastrous,” Travis mustered up the courage to extend an invitation to the Grammy-winning artist, inviting them to witness the Chiefs compete at Arrowhead Stadium.

He mentioned on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he had made an invitation: “I tossed the suggestion out there, I tossed the ball into her court.” In other words, he said to her, “You know, you’ve impressed me with your performances at Arrowhead, maybe you should come and see me perform there too, so we can both see who’s more lively.” So, let’s wait and see what happens in the upcoming days.

During their initial meeting, Travis sported a mustache that he had grown since August, while training.

During that period, he later commented, “For a while, the mustache and the number 87 jersey were quite iconic, and I wore it when I first met Taylor.

According to a reliable source familiar with the matter, by early September, Travis and Taylor were occasionally exchanging texts and having casual conversations.

“It’s been very low-key,” the insider explained, “as he’s been in season.”

Upon accepting Travis’ invitation, Taylor attended the game alongside Donna Kelce, the athlete’s mother, at Arrowhead Stadium, where they watched Travis and the Chiefs play against the Chicago Bears. Post-game festivities led to Taylor and Travis being spotted showing public affection at a nearby bar.

Initially, it was believed that their encounter was their first face-to-face interaction, but the “Karma” artist later explained that they had actually spent a considerable period communicating and getting acquainted prior to the meeting.

As Taylor noted, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” 

To suggest that things were getting more serious, Taylor took her circle – consisting of friends like Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski – to see the Chiefs battle the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

It’s possible that Travis is “The One” for Taylor, as she has been developing a friendship with Brittany Mahomes – the spouse of Travis’ close friend and teammate Patrick Mahomes – not only during NFL games but also beyond them.

On October 14th, the couple unexpectedly joined the Saturday Night Live episode, broadcasting their romance on TV. Additionally, they made a splash in New York City by attending the after-party for the NBC sketch series and having a romantic evening at the Waverly Inn.

During his team’s off-week, Travis made a trip to Argentina to attend the South American leg of Taylor’s Eras Tour. Not only did the NFL player connect with Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, at the concert in Buenos Aires on November 11th, but he was also publicly acknowledged from the stage.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

Following the performance, the artist associated with Midnights could be spotted rushing towards Travis backstage and warmly embracing him with an enthusiastic kiss.

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games.

She shared with Time magazine, “I’m excited to watch him pursue his passion, we’re supporting each other, and there are others around too. We don’t mind if people know about our relationship.” The opposite scenario involves putting in considerable effort to ensure that one’s relationship remains a secret.

 

The renowned music star transformed Travis’ December 17 game into a family event by accompanying him with her father, providing moral support.

On New Year’s Eve for the very first time, Taylor and Travis celebrated the occasion as a pair, exchanging a tender kiss at the stroke of midnight on January 1.

While further cementing their relationship, Taylor spent some quality time with Travis’ sibling, Jason Kelce, and his sister-in-law Kylie Kelce, during the Chiefs’ matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

As an over-the-moon fan girl, I couldn’t help but rush onto the football field when Taylor and Travis celebrated their AFC Championship win with the Chiefs – a victory that guaranteed them a spot in the 2024 Super Bowl. In the midst of the joy, we locked lips, and there it was – the L-word exchanged between us.

“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her. “I love you—so much it’s not funny.”

 
 

On February 11, 2024, following Travis’s leadership that secured a win for the Kansas City Chiefs in Las Vegas, the duo passionately kissed on the field.

On a thrilling February 12th, I, a die-hard enthusiast, got to witness the first social media appearance of Travis, shared by none other than Taylor herself! And let me tell you, the hilarious tale she spun about taking my parents (yes, the ones who’ve never ventured past the local bingo hall!) clubbing with the athlete post-Super Bowl had me in stitches. What a night to remember!

Taylor’s first Instagram post with Travis showed a selfie taken backstage at her Eras tour concert at London’s Wembley Stadium, which included Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte.

During his seventh Eras tour concert, held at London’s Wembley Stadium, the NFL star appeared on stage alongside his partner, taking part in her rendition of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” as a supporting act.

In this image, shared by Chariah Gordon, Taylor joined Travis for the initial game of the 2024-25 NBA season (assuming it’s a basketball match instead of football). The photo seems to depict a public display of affection similar to an incident that occurred in October 2023. Chariah Gordon is seen here with her boyfriend, Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman.

Two individuals were present at the wedding of Karen Elson, held at Lee Foster’s Electric Lady Studios in New York City.

The next day, the pair attended the men’s singles final match at the U.S. Open.

The two stepped out for a double dinner date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in NYC.

Over the final weekend of 2024, I simply couldn’t contain my excitement as I found myself in the heart of New York City, eagerly anticipating not one, but two consecutive dates with my idols! And, oh boy, did they ever deliver an unforgettable visual spectacle. On both occasions, they coordinated their outfits to perfection, leaving me absolutely smitten.

During the NFL’s off-season, the duo took a snowy getaway to Montana, where they holidayed alongside sportscaster Erin Andrews.

In the month of July 2025, Travis shared their initial pictures together on Instagram. Among these photos was a charming snapshot from a dinner date, and within it, they had discreetly shown their screen savers of each other on their phones.

Taylor, who refers to herself as an ardent fan of New Heights, graced Travis and Jason’s podcast for a special nearly two-hour episode on Aug 13. During the conversation, she shared intimate details about her life with them, both in the public eye and privately. Furthermore, Taylor announced that her 12th studio album titled “The Life of a Showgirl” is scheduled to release on Oct 3.

Over two years since Travis made his famous podcast mention, Travis and Taylor have announced their engagement. In a playful nod to her song “So High School,” they humorously captioned the August 26 Instagram post with their engagement photos as: “The high school English teacher and gym teacher are tying the knot.

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2025-08-29 05:47