Travis Kelce Names Heart-Melting Reason He Wanted to Date Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce is just saying yes to every moment he has with Taylor Swift

During a conversation on his podcast with Jason Kelce, Travis Scott reminisced fondly about Taylor Swift, expressing gratitude for having seen her perform during the Eras Tour because of their strong connection towards her.

On the August 13th episode of New Heights,” Travis stated, “if I hadn’t attended that show, been spellbound, and left yearning to meet you, I wouldn’t be here today expressing how upset I felt.

The 35-year-old added, “I had never just been so engulfed in the curiosity of who you were.”

Taylor, who is 35 years old as well, felt deeply moved by the sentiment and shared with her partner of two years, “That’s truly lovely.

Jason swiftly intervened during the romantic moment, lightening the mood with a joke: “One of the more enjoyable aspects of your recent declaration is that you hadn’t grasped the meaning of ‘engulfed’ until you encountered Taylor. Your horizons have certainly expanded now.

Despite his brother’s objections, Travis persisted in expressing to Taylor just how significant she was to him, stating, “She brings out the best in me.

Looking at you perform on stage, you’re able to energize an entire crowd beyond belief,” he enthused. “Then, when we meet privately, it feels as if we’ve been friends for ages.

Travis went on to say, ‘The discussion was incredibly effortless and enjoyable, leaving me utterly amazed.’

In response, Taylor seemed deeply touched by the NFL player’s confession, gripping him tightly as she expressed, “I felt just as strongly about you too.

Travis continued to maintain the romantic connection, gazing into Taylor’s eyes and saying, “Nothing on stage had ever been as captivating for me, and nothing in person had ever seemed so genuine and stunningly beautiful.

Once again, Jason jumped in to give some levity to the moment, asking, “Should I leave?”

Taylor humorously replied, “Indeed, I believe that’s the case. Honestly, I think it’s time for everyone to depart.

Fortunately, the whole podcast episode provided an exclusive insight into Travis and Taylor’s romantic journey, going as far as describing their initial date and the “Fortnight” artist confessing her lack of knowledge about football during that period.

During our initial outing together, I genuinely inquired about his experience watching the Chiefs play against the Eagles in the Super Bowl. To my surprise, he gazed at the field and spotted his brother, who was just a few feet distant from him on the playing field.

Gratefully, Travis clarified for her the rules of the game and mentioned that the brothers didn’t play simultaneously because of their conflicting roles. Furthermore, apart from being patient in explaining the game, Taylor pointed out that “Travis had a knack for making me laugh instantly.

For a deeper dive in the couple’s epic love story, keep reading. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story started in July 2023, during her Eras Tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Being a big fan of Taylor Swift, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs attended the concert, hoping to present Taylor with a friendship bracelet bearing his number. Unfortunately, his attempt to throw the bracelet was thwarted by her pre-performance routines.

Travis expressed his disappointment during his New Heights podcast on July 26, stating that she doesn’t speak before or after her performances since she needs her voice for the 44 songs she sings. Consequently, he felt a bit let down as he hadn’t had the chance to give her one of the bracelets he crafted for her.

Following his mistake, which Travis would later refer to as “rock solid,” he mustered up the courage to extend an invitation to the Grammy-winning artist, suggesting they attend the Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium together.

In simpler terms, he said on The Pat McAfee Show that he had proposed an idea to someone, suggesting they take the next step, like inviting her to perform with him at Arrowhead Stadium. He compared his upcoming performance to hers there, saying he wanted to see who would put on a more energetic show. So, we’ll have to wait and see what unfolds in the coming days.

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

Later on, he commented about that period, “For some time, the mustache and the number 87 were quite famous, and I wore them when I first encountered Taylor.

According to a reliable insider, by early September, Travis and Taylor had been exchanging occasional texts and phone calls.

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

Upon accepting Travis’ invitation, Taylor attended the game at Arrowhead Stadium alongside Donna Kelce, the athlete’s mother, to watch Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs play against the Chicago Bears. After the game, images emerged of Taylor and Travis publicly displaying affection at a nearby bar.

It initially seemed like their encounter was their first face-to-face meeting, according to folklore, but later, the artist known as “Karma” revealed that they had already spent quite a bit of time together and getting acquainted prior to this event.

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

To show signs of their growing bond, Taylor invited her group that consisted of friends like Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter and Antoni Porowski to the Chiefs game versus the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

A notable indication that Travis might indeed be “The 1” is the growing friendship between Taylor and Brittany Mahomes, who is married to Travis’ close friend and fellow NFL player, Patrick Mahomes. This bonding extends beyond just the football field and into their personal lives as well.

On October 14th, the loving duo unexpectedly showed up on an episode of Saturday Night Live, taking their relationship to the small screen. They further expanded their New York City adventure with the post-show party for the NBC program and a romantic evening at the Waverly Inn.

During a break from his NFL schedule, Travis took a trip to Argentina during Taylor’s Eras Tour. Not only did the football star get to know Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, at the Nov. 11 concert in Buenos Aires, but he also received a special mention on stage.

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

Following the performance, the artist associated with “Midnights” was spotted hastily rushing towards Travis in the backstage area and enthusiastically planting a heartfelt kiss on him.

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

She shared with Time that they were attending a moment where he was passionately engaged in his beloved activity, expressing mutual support, and surrounded by others. Conversely, she mentioned that avoiding public recognition when spending time together requires an extraordinary level of effort.

 

On December 17th, the music megastar made Travis’ game a special event for all the family by inviting her father to support him.

Taylor and Travis celebrated their first New Year’s Eve together. They shared a romantic kiss as the clock struck twelve on January 1st.

Taylor enjoyed spending more time with Travis’ family, including his brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce, during the Chiefs’ game versus the Buffalo Bills.

Taylor made his way onto the football field alongside Travis as the Chiefs clinched the AFC Championship, ensuring their place in the 2024 Super Bowl. In an emotional moment, they celebrated with a passionate kiss before declaring their love for each other.

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

 
 

Following Travis’ triumphant leadership that brought the Kansas City Chiefs a win on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, the pair passionately shared a kiss on the field.

On February 12th, Taylor playfully shared a video clip of Travis on various social media platforms, jokingly expressing that they had taken his parents clubbing with him following the Super Bowl event.

Taylor’s debut Instagram post, which included Travis, was a selfie taken with Prince William, his spouse Kate Middleton, and their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, during a backstage meetup at the Eras tour concert by the singer held at Wembley Stadium in London.

At the seventh concert of the Eras tour, held at London’s Wembley Stadium and marking his second time there, the NFL player shared the stage with his partner, participating as a supporting act while she sang “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”.

Taylor attended the initial game of the 2024-25 season for the Chief’s team alongside Travis. In a photo shared by Chariah Gordon, which also features her boyfriend, Chiefs’ wide receiver Mecole Hardman, they seem to be recreating a public display of affection reminiscent of October 2023.

The duo were present at the wedding of model Karen Elson, which took place in New York City, that was hosted by Lee Foster, the proprietor of Electric Lady Studios.

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, the duo ventured out for successive evenings in New York City. They coordinated their attire on each occasion.

During the NFL’s off-season, the duo took a snowy getaway to Montana, spending quality time with sports broadcaster Erin Andrews.

In July 2025, Travis shared the initial photos of him and Taylor on Instagram, among which was a charming snapshot from dinner that subtly hinted at each other’s phone screensavers being set as images of one another.

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2025-08-14 03:48