Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Complete Relationship Timeline

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It’s a love story that could actually be a Hollywood rom-com: The top American pop singer and the top American football player meet up, sparks fly, and they end up dating with the world watching. Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have dominated headlines since their romance was first rumored to be a thing, with Swift’s first appearance at Kelce’s game in Kansas City becoming one of 2023’s most buzzed-about moments.Their relationship took off in the two years since, with the couple announcing their engagement in August 2025. They made their awards show debut in March 2026.Here, the full history of their relationship.Skip SectionJump to2016July 2023September 2023October 2023November 2023December 2023January 2024February 2024March 2024April 2024May 2024June 2024July 2024August 2024September 2024October 2024November 2024December 2024January 2024February 2025March 2025April 2025May 2025June 2025July 2025August 2025September 2025October 2025December 2025March 20262016Kelce played “Kiss, Marry, Kill” in an interview, with the choices being Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift. “Damn, that’s messed up. I don’t want to kill any of them,” he prefaced. He then answered, “Ariana is kill, unfortunately. I love you, but you’re gone. And then Taylor Swift would be the kiss, and then Katy Perry would be the—what’s the last one? Katy Perry would be the marry.” The interview resurfaced in 2023 as the dating rumors with Swift began to gain traction.View full post on YouTubeJuly 2023Kelce discussed shooting his shot and missing while attending Swift’s Eras Tour show in Kansas City, Missouri, on his New Heights podcast with his brother Jason, an NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce’s remarks get media pickup.“I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings. So I was a little butthurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her,” Kelce said. “If you’re up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are a friendship bracelets and I received a bunch of them being there, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it. All right now.”Jason asked if his brother meant his jersey number or phone number.“You know which one,” Kelce answered. “She doesn’t meet anybody and at least she didn’t want to meet me so I, um, I took that personal. But it was an unbelievable show and I’ve only seen Arrowhead filled like that for Chiefs games with that much excitement, and yeah, everybody was dressed in pink and purple going crazy. It was a wild show.”September 2023Swift and Kelce’s romance took off that month. Here’s the play-by-play.September 8Swift went out in New York City, wearing Foundrae’s Forever & Always a Pair Pendant, which has an opal teardrop stone on it. Fans noted later that opal is Kelce’s birthstone (he is a Libra), and the necklace may have been an easter egg.Forever & Always a Pair 1.25ct Opal Pear Pendant with Oval PushgateSeptember 12The Messenger reported that Swift and Kelce had been spending time together. “Taylor and Travis have been quietly hanging out,” a source told the outlet. “She saw him when she was in NYC a few weeks ago.”That same day, another source told Entertainment Tonight that Kelce isn’t Swift’s secret new boyfriend: They are “not officially dating.” Sources continued to stress this in the coming weeks.September 14Kelce’s brother Jason added fuel to dating rumors during his appearance on the TNF Nightcap’s post-game interview.“I’ve seen these rumors…I cannot comment,” he said, noting that “ever since Catching Kelce [Kelce’s 2016 E! dating series], everyone’s been infatuated with Travis’s love life, so, I don’t really know what’s going on there. I know Trav is having fun, we’ll see what happens with whoever he ends up with.”View full post on XThat same day, Kelce dodged questions about Swift during an interview with Andrew Siciliano.“I’m not gonna talk about my personal life,” Kelce said. “I know what you writers wanna hear, and you wanna hear more about that, and I’m not gonna give you anything.”View full post on TikTokSeptember 20Jason jokingly confirmed the Taylor-Travis dating rumors on Audacy’s SportsRadio 94 WIP. When asked about the gossip surrounding his brother and Swift, Jason said that “it’s hard to answer because I don’t really know a lot about Travis’s love life. I try to keep his business kind of his business, stay out of that world. But having said that, I think he’s doing great, and I think it’s all 100 percent true, and I hope this thing goes a mile.” Then he made it clear he was just kidding: “No, I’m joking, I don’t know what's happening.”The Messenger also got more intel on the relationship from Swift’s side that day.“She and Travis have hung out twice, and it’s nothing serious,” the source said. “She thinks he is very charming, and they have been texting this last week. He is a little embarrassed at how much attention they are getting, but he has told her he would love to continue seeing her.”“They are seeing where things go,” the source added, noting that Swift’s “friends are always playfully suggesting people to set her up with. [She’s] in her fun girl era and strictly having fun right now.”September 21Kelce said he invited Swift to his game during an interview with The Pat McAfee Show. She later does attend it.“It’s hilarious how much traction this has actually gotten, right now it’s like a game of telephone,” Kelce said of the dating rumors. “No one actually knows what’s going on, especially when you got [my brother] Jason Kelce on live television telling people both sides—he doesn’t know, it’s true, this and that.”Regarding his status with Swift, Travis gave a frank answer: “I threw it out there, I threw the ball in her court. I told her, you know, I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead [Stadium], you might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one’s a little more lit. So, we’ll see what happens in the near future.”September 22A source close to the situation told E! that Swift and Kelce have no plans to see each other imminently, downplaying their closeness.“[They] met up once in New York,” the source said. “They’ve been texting and talking here and there but [have] no set plans to see each other again. It’s been very low-key as he’s been in season.” Obviously, that changed two days later.September 24Swift took up Kelce’s invitation and attended his game in Kansas City. She is photographed in the stands with his mom. Sources revealed later that it was her first time meeting his family, and it went well.Cooper Neill//Getty ImagesTaylor Swift with Donna Kelce.Swift and Kelce were filmed leaving the game, marking the first video of them together.View full post on TikTokA source told People a day later that, once again, Swift and Travis aren’t serious, but she was happy to see him play.“Taylor is very focused on work right now and hanging out with her girlfriends. Travis invited her to the game, and of course she said ‘yes,’” the source said. “She just thought it was a fantastic way to spend Sunday.”A source later added to People that “they’re having fun. This was Taylor’s first time meeting his mom and dad, and everyone was enjoying themselves. She was super chill and low-key hanging out with his friends and family.”Kelce and Swift ended their day celebrating with his teammates and family at Prime Social Rooftop. They got affectionate there.September 25Outlets get more information on the post-game date.Initial reports claimed that Swift and Kelce paid to rent out Prime Social Rooftop. In reality, they had a reservation.An eyewitness told Entertainment Tonight, “Travis bought out the restaurant for his family and team. Taylor arrived, wearing a denim dress, and was seen snacking, having some cocktails and dancing alongside Travis. The two were very affectionate with one another but kept things fun and lighthearted. Travis’s teammates also showed up to the after-party, as well as his mom, Donna Kelce. The party lasted until 2 A.M.”TMZ was also told that Swift and Kelce were affectionate at the game’s after-party. “Sources say they were holding hands at the restaurant he rented out for his family, friends, and teammates after the game. At one point Taylor was sitting on Travis’ lap,” TMZ wrote.In addition, multiple sources discuss Swift and Kelce’s current relationship status.TMZ was told by sources that Swift and Kelce’s relationship is not a publicity stunt, first of all. The sources shared that Swift and Kelce have seen each other “several times” over the last few months but are not officially dating yet. Previous in-person meetings have been in a “very private setting,” per the sources.Entertainment Tonight’s insiders said that things between Swift and Kelce remain casual, but he has potential to be a good match for her. Swift specifically liked that he pursued her.“Travis has never shied away from his desire to give dating with Taylor a try, which he even said during a press conference a few months ago after seeing Swift in concert,” one source said. “Travis and Taylor are taking things slowly and not rushing into anything serious. Both are very career-focused, so the focus is on that for now, but that’s not going to stop them from enjoying life when it’s the right moment.”A second source added that “Travis and Taylor have a lot in common and they are having a great time getting to know each other. They have similar values. She likes that he pursued her and it has been easy and exciting for both of them.”“Taylor is enjoying some time off from touring and it’s been fun hanging out with Travis during this break,” the source continued. “Taylor wants a guy that’s into his career, does his own thing, but is also supportive and understands her, and Travis fits those qualities.”Last of all, a source told People that Swift and Kelce’s romance is in the “super, super early days.” That source added of their future, “They’re just hanging out, and there’s no pressure.”September 26Swift was seen arriving at the airport in Kansas City around 10:30 A.M. to fly back home.September 27Kelce spoke on his podcast New Heights for the first time about his relationship with Swift.“I know I brought all this attention to me, right?” Kelce started. “I did the whole friendship bracelet thing and told everyone how butt-hurt I was that I didn’t get to meet Taylor.”At the same time, he has no regrets. “You miss 100 percent of [the shots] you don’t take, baby, so yeah,” he said, then adding, “What’s real is it is my personal life, and I want to respect both of our lives. She’s not in the media as much as I am doing this show every single week and you know, having fun during the NFL season and on other guys’ shows like the McAfee Show, and any other show that I go on from here on out.”“I’m enjoying life, and I sure as hell enjoyed this weekend so everything moving forward, I think me talking about sports…will kind of have to be where I keep it,” he said.“I’m on the roller coaster, the roller coaster of life,” Kelce added of the experience dating Swift. “Yeah, I notice a few things [are different], like paparazzi outside my house.”Kelce gave Swift two shout-outs on the program: “Shout-out to Taylor for pulling up [to the Chiefs game],” he said first. “That was pretty ballsy, that was pretty ballsy, yeah. I just thought it was awesome how everyone in the suite had nothing but great things about her, you know the friends and family. She looked amazing. Everybody was talking about her in a great light, and on top of that, the day went perfect for Chiefs fans, of course. We script it all, ladies and gentlemen. It was just impressive.”Of the game generally, he said, “It was definitely a game I’ll remember. That’s for damn sure. And then we just slid off in the getaway car at the end.”His second shout-out to Swift was simple: “Shout-out to Taylor for coming through and seeing me rock the stage.”View full post on YouTubeLater that day, TMZ ran the first photo of Swift and Kelce showing PDA from the post-game party.TMZSeptember 28After rumors emerged that Swift could be attending Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game against the New York Jets at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, a source confirmed it to Entertainment Tonight. “Taylor Swift is planning on attending the Jets game this Sunday,” the source said.A second source added, “The Jets haven’t been notified specifically about Taylor coming to Sunday’s game, but are prepared to welcome her if she decides to come. Patrick Mahomes booked a suite for his family and friends and Taylor could be joining that suite.”In a separate report, a different source told Entertainment Tonight that Swift wasn’t initially expecting much from her and Kelce’s time together, but things are changing. “When Taylor and Travis first connected, Taylor was looking to have fun while enjoying some downtime,” the source said. “So far, it’s been a nice change of pace for her. Now, as things progress between Taylor and Travis, they’re both looking to keep it more private. They’re both excited about where things are headed.”October 2023October 1As rumored, Swift attended Kelce’s Sunday night game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. She brought a pack of celeb friends including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, and Sabrina Carpenter.Dustin Satloff//Getty ImagesSwift and Kelce weren’t photographed or filmed together during the game, truly keeping things more private. They left the stadium separately after the game.October 2Multiple sources told People that Swift and Kelce’s relationship is undefined.“[They’re] still just getting to know each other,” the first source said. “It’s nothing too serious.”A second source added that their relationship is casual and unlabeled: “He is a charming guy. It’s more of a hanging out situation than dating,” that source said. They added that while Kelce is spending time with Swift, “he’s focusing on football like he always has. During the NFL season, his priority is the Chiefs, and it’s all about the team.”October 3Kelce discussed how he wasn’t expecting his relationship with Swift to blow up the way it did during his appearance on Chasin’ It with Trey Wingo and Chase Daniel. “I had no idea, man,” he said. “I had no idea. You can’t tell me that anybody else did either, but I can’t be mad at how it’s all played out. I’ll say that.”October 4Swift was seen leaving New York City the day before Kelce’s birthday, sparking rumors she may be traveling to spend the day with him.Kelce, meanwhile, spoke about the attention his romance with Swift has gotten from the NFL during his New Heights podcast. “They’re overdoing it a little bit, for sure,” he said of their promotion. “Especially my situation [with Swift]. I think they’re just trying to have fun with it.”After Kelce’s remarks went viral, the NFL defended their social media approach. “We frequently change our bios and profile imagery based on what’s happening in and around our games, as well as culturally,” the organization told People. “The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce news has been a pop cultural moment we’ve leaned into in real time, as it’s an intersection of sport and entertainment, and we’ve seen an incredible amount of positivity around the sport.”October 6On Friday, October 6, Kelce was interviewed at the team’s practice facility, and shared a bit about the media frenzy around his connection to Swift.“As all the attention comes it feels like, you know, I was on top of the world after the Super Bowl and right now even more on top of the world,” he told reporters. “It’s fun.”“We’re learning with the paparazzi just taking photos from all over the place, but at the same time, it comes with it,” Kelce continued. “You got a lot of people that care about Taylor and for good reason.”View full post on XHe added, “Just gotta keep living and learning and enjoying the moments. At the end of the day, I've always been pretty good about compartmentalizing and being able to stay focused in this building. So I'll just keep rolling with that.”When asked if it was a distraction, Kelce focused on his teammates.“Everybody's having fun with it, you know? Whether I think they’re overdoing it or not, I know I brought this to myself,” Kelce said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have with it. That’s all that matters, that it’s not pissing anybody off, over here at least.”October 8Swift skipped Kelce’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.A source spoke about how Kelce sees Swift to The Messenger. “He jokes she is his good luck charm,” the insider said. “Taylor is having the time of her life at these football games cheering on Travis. Her and her friends are fully embracing this era and are having a lot of fun being there. Taylor has worked very hard this last year, and it’s fun for her to bring all of her friends along, let loose, and show support.”October 10Kelce responded to a comment about the velvety pants he wore before his Viking game. Swifties compared them to the curtains Swift had in the background of her Midnights promotion videos, speculating they could be an easter egg. Other Swifties noted his caption, “keep it chill like Sauvignon Blanc,” seemed to reference one of Swift’s favorite drinks she has posed with on Instagram.Kelce didn’t comment on the Swift theory, but he did respond to sports commentator Charissa Thompson asking on his Instagram if the pants were velvet, via Page Six. “No idea but they’re as comfy as they look!!” he wrote.October 11Multiple sources told TMZ that Swift was planning to travel to Kansas City to attend Kelce and the Chiefs’ game against the Denver Broncos. Swift spent that evening at her Eras concert film premiere in Los Angeles, which Beyoncé attended.October 12The sources were right: Swift was photographed with Donna Kelce at Kelce’s game against the Broncos on Thursday. This time, she paired a black dress with a Chiefs jacket.David Eulitt//Getty ImagesJamie Squire//Getty ImagesOctober 14Swift and Kelce spent their weekend in New York City. The couple made surprise appearances on SNL, then attend the show’s after-party and stayed until 4 A.M.MEGA//Getty ImagesOctober 15Kelce and Swift went to dinner that night at Waverly Inn.Gotham//Getty ImagesA source gave People detail earlier in the day about what Swift and Kelce were like at SNL’s party.“Taylor and Travis were there all night, and they were so smiley, they were so happy,” the source began. “They were so talkative. They were really fun. They talked to every single person in the room that talked to them.”People’s source recalled one very sweet moment, saying that Kelce “takes both her hands and puts them on his shoulder, so they’re face to face, and then he takes both his hands and grabs her waist. They’re leaning in, they’re kissing each other.“They’re whispering. They’re talking, going back and forth about what to order, like, ‘Should we get a steak? Should we get espresso martinis?’ And then they lean in and they’re kissing again. They’re touching each other the whole time.”Swift and Kelce mingled separately, but Kelce kept an eye on Swift. “[He was] going over and touching her, putting his hand on her lower back or putting his hands on her waist and then they would do a little kiss and then they would go back to talking to whoever they were talking to,” the source said. “He kept checking in with her, but gave her space to talk to other people in the room, both male and female, and he talked to a ton of people in the room too.”“They were always connected throughout the night,” the source added. “They were super comfortable with each other. They were very cuddly; they weren’t awkward. She was really comfortable with him, and he was a total gentleman.”October 16An eyewitness, Annie Williamson, spoke to The Messenger about what Swift and Kelce were like at Waverly Inn on Sunday night.“They were in a rounded booth sitting super close to each other in deep convo the whole time,” Williamson said. “It looked super romantic and was super intimate.” They were “definitely holding hands” and laughing throughout the dinner, she revealed.“They were just really enjoying each other’s company,” she said. “I cannot emphasize enough how close they were sitting, like so close and snuggled up.”That same day, an Entertainment Tonight source shut down a rumor that Jenna Bush Hager started on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. Bush Hager claimed that a friend told her that Swift and Kelce were house hunting together in Kansas City. She stressed after that it was just a rumor and “not confirmed by NBC News.”Additionally, a source updated People on Kelce’s feelings for Swift:“Taylor’s unlike anyone Travis has dated before,” the source said. “It was very unexpected for his friends, but he’s so into her and very, very happy.”“Some people thought he was just joking around about the bracelet and having a crush on her earlier this summer, but he was serious about it,” the source continued, referencing Kelce’s comments about trying to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it. “[They’re] having a great time getting to know one another [and] have introduced some of their friends to each other.”Their friends approve of them, too, the source said: “Everyone’s getting along and seeing how much fun they have together. They make a very cute couple.”October 18Kelce spoke on his podcast about feeling protective of Swift. He denied pushing her security guard out of the way when they were going to the SNL after-party.“I feel like whenever I’m on a date, I’m always having the sense of like I’m a man in the situation,” he said at one point. “I’m, like, protective, yeah, for sure. You always kinda have that feeling or that self-awareness, I guess.”As for their SNL appearance, Kelce gave the origin story: “We showed up at SNL having the idea of going to support Ice Spice, her and Taylor are good friends,” he recounted. “I always wanted to meet [host] Pete Davidson, been a fan of his for quite a while, since he was actually on the show, on SNL.”Later that day, TMZ reported Kelce bought a $6 million mansion in Kansas City in part to have more privacy as his relationship with Swift continues. TMZ’s sources stressed it was just Kelce’s purchase, and Swift is not a co-owner nor did she help pay for it.October 19Kelce decided to go the distance, literally, for Swift’s international leg of her Eras Tour in November.A source told Entertainment Tonight that Kelce was planning to go to her show when he has off during the Kansas City Chiefs’ bye week during week 10 of the NFL season. Swift would be playing Buenos Aires, Argentina then, on November 9, 10, and 11.The source said, “Travis and Taylor are all in. The two are very into each other and are enjoying their time together but are also planning for the future. Taylor starts her international tour in November, and Travis is planning to be there to spend time with her. Travis and Taylor are very serious about their careers, and the two bond over that and want to show support for each other whenever they can.”October 20On Friday, October 20, Kelce shared some tips with reporters during a press conference for how fans could dress in a convincing couple’s costume of himself and Swift.“I’ll tell you what, man, that ‘stache and the 87 jersey was pretty iconic there for a little bit, and I had it when I met Taylor for the first time, so I guess my ‘stache,” he said, adding that they might wear a friendship bracelet, too, referencing the one he tried to hand off to Swift while at her July concert at Arrowhead Stadium.October 22Swift attended Kelce’s game in Kansas City, flying in from California at 12:30 P.M. She was photographed leaving the stadium with Kelce after, holding his hand.A source told The Messenger that Swift and Kelce have become less casual. “Taylor has been having a lot of fun and is soaking it all in with Travis before she leaves soon for tour,” the source said. “They still aren’t putting a label on it, but it’s getting serious….It definitely isn’t a fling.”October 23The first kissing photo of Kelce and Swift came out. Kansas City Chiefs player Mecole Hardman Jr.’s girlfriend Chariah Gordon shared it to Instagram. Swift appears kissing Kelce’s cheek in the second slide.View full post on InstagramInstagramA video additionally spread on news outlets of Kelce reacting to being called Swift’s boyfriend on Sunday. He pumps his fist in the air:View full post on TikTokOctober 27Kelce attended the MLB game at the Globe Life Field between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the stadium played Swift’s “Shake It Off” for the crowd. In footage posted on X, Kelce can be seen moving along to Swift's music.View full post on XIn another clip shared on Rangers player Josh Smith’s wife Claire Couv Smith’s Instagram Stories, she talks to Kelce as he walks past to the exit post-game.“We love Taylor,” she tells him, and he replies, “Thank you. Congrats on the win!”She wrote over the now deleted video, “This night couldn’t have ended any better. Taylor, I love you & now I love Travis Kelce.”He was also later seen singing along to Swift’s “Love Story” during an after party.View full post on TikTokOctober 28A source told People that their relationship was progressing.“It's quickly turning more serious,” the insider said. “They share a strong work ethic and have a huge appreciation for life and their careers, strong family bond, and values.”They added that Swift sees him as “sweet, goofy, and just a blast to be around.”October 30Swift was photographed flying to Kansas City from New Jersey to spend Halloween with Kelce after skipping his game that Sunday due to Eras Tour prep.A source told Entertainment Tonight later that Swift and Kelce intended to celebrate the holiday together: “Travis loves Halloween and is planning on hosting some friends and teammates for a dinner party.”October 31A source toldEntertainment Tonight that Swift and Kelce have some safety concerns about their relationship. “There is a general concern about their safety given how high profile their relationship is and the added attention it’s brought,” the source said. “They’re so appreciative of their fans but hope to keep some aspects of their relationship private going forward. This level of stardom is something new to Travis, and although he can handle it, he is still getting used to it. Safety is a major concern among everyone, especially given how passionate fans feel about their relationship.”Kelce’s family has given him their “full support.” The source added, “Everyone close to Travis loves that he is happy. He is on the path to finding that special person in Taylor.”November 2023November 1Kelce offered his thoughts on all the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce costumes on his New Heights podcast. “It was cool,” Kelce said simply, via People.November 3On Friday, November 3, Kelce was interviewed during a press conference ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ overseas game in Germany. He was asked about his “status” with the singer.“The latest status is I got to see her last week,” he said. “That’s the latest status right there.”Another reporter asked if he was “in love” with the musical artist, to which Kelce replied, “I'm going to keep my personal relationship personal.”As a follow-up, the crowd wanted to know if Swift would attend the Chiefs game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 5, but he played coy again.“When I mention—or everyone knows—she’s at the game, the Vegas [line] and over-under on my catches goes up and down,” Kelce joked. “The spread goes up and down. So I don’t want to mess with any of that stuff...I’m just going to keep that to myself.”November 8Swift landed in Argentina ahead of her first Buenos Aires show on Thursday. Kelce wasn’t with her.Kelce spoke on his podcast about his bye week plans the same day. He gave mixed messaging, saying football is his focus, but there is a chance he could travel.Kelce started by saying he “never like[s] to plan things” on bye weeks. “You just don’t know how healthy you’re gonna be or how you’re gonna feel whether you’re winning or losing. I’m not trying to go and fucking be out and about if we’re out here losing.”He added his primary goal is to “get as healthy as possible going into arguably the biggest game…on the schedule [against the Philadelphia Eagles]. I definitely got the future in mind and got to get this body right.”But he could also escape to somewhere warmer: “I might just say ‘fuck it’ and just go somewhere nice, I don’t know. My skin’s getting real pale. I gotta go somewhere sunny.”His brother asked if that place was south, in part to see if Kelce would reveal any Argentina travel plans. “Somewhere south…” Kelce agreed. “Closer to the equator.”November 10Kelce flew to Argentina to meet Swift in Buenos Aires for her Friday night concert, but inclement weather postponed the show to Sunday. The couple ended up going to a steakhouse together along with Swift’s father, Scott Kingsley Swift. The couple was seen leaving the restaurant holding hands.November 11Swift sang to Kelce the next night, changing the lyrics of her song “Karma” to reference Kelce. During the song, Swift sang, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me.”In a video, Kelce was filmed smiling in delighted surprise then covering his face with his hands before throwing them up in acknowledgment.View full post on XAnd then, right after her show ended, Swift ran into Kelce’s arms and gave him a kiss.November 13A source spoke to Entertainment Tonight about how Kelce felt about Swift’s lyric change. The source started by saying that Kelce and Swift are very “excited and giddy” about their romance.“They’re very into each other, and it is clear to everyone around them,” the source said. “They are both excited and giddy that they can’t even hide it and don’t want to.”As for Swift’s shout-out to Kelce onstage, the source said, “Travis loved the shout-out Taylor gave him at her show, and it has been so nice for Taylor to have him there with her. Their family and friends are very happy for them and think they are great together.”Gigi Hadid, meanwhile, hit back at tabloid reports that she and Selena Gomez do not approve of how fast Swift and Kelce’s relationship is moving. Hadid commented on Perez Hilton’s Instagram post that said, “Gigi Hadid ‘Doesn’t Agree With the Way’ Taylor Swift Is Handling Travis Kelce Romance!”She shares, “I’m a couple days late to this tag.. but didn’t the press try this last week w Selena? Let it be.. we are all over the moon for our girl. Period. ❤️‍”November 14A source revealed to Entertainment Tonight that Swift and Kelce planned to see each other during her two-month tour break following her South American shows.“[They] had a great time together in Argentina and can’t wait until they see each other again,” the source said, adding that “Taylor has a two-month break in her tour, taking December and January off, and the couple is planning to spend more time together [then].”“Taylor and Travis are on the same page and have a lot in common,” the source continued. “Both are extremely close to their families and share morals and views on a lot of things.”November 15Kelce spoke onNew Heights about his visit to see Swift in Argentina. On Swift’s lyric change, Kelce said that he “had no clue” it was coming. “Well, I might have had a little bit of a clue,” he admitted. “But definitely when I heard it come out of her mouth it still shocked me. It blew me away. I was like, oh she really just said that.” He also revealed he met Swift’s dad, Scott, there.Generally, Kelce added, “For those of you who haven’t seen all the videos of me on your TikTok and your Instagram feed, I was enjoying myself down there in Buenos Aires, the show was even more electric knowing that I had a little bit more to enjoy [it] for. And yeah, Taylor absolutely ripped it, she killed it. And it looked like she was having some fun up there.”On why he was willing to speak about the concert, he explained, “I do [want to keep my private life private]. But this is public knowledge. I can still keep that part private but this is public, yeah. I went down to Argentina, and it was a whole bunch of fun, man.”Later that day, Entertainment Tonight reported that Swift and Kelce were planning to introduce their parents to each other at Monday, November 20’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles game.November 17On November 17, Kelce gave a joking “shout-out” to his girlfriend on his New Heights for putting him “on the map.”The NFL star and his brother, Jason, were looking through some new fan art, one piece of which showed a drawing of Kelce wearing a shirt with his own face on top of a map of the United States.View full post on YouTubeIt referenced an ongoing social media joke about how Kelce's relationship with Swift “put him on the map,” though he was obviously well-known to football fans everywhere. Swifties on TikTok in particular were pranking the football-obsessed men in their lives by insisting the pop icon made him famous.“On the map,” Travis said as he read the shirt. “Putting, obviously, my face on the map…shout-out to Taylor.”November 19On Sunday, November 19, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared his thoughts on Swift during an interview with ESPN. When asked about how much added attention the Chiefs have been getting since the start of Kelce and Swift's relationship, Mahomes replied, “I don’t think it feels any different.”He went on, “People see the whole Taylor Swift and Travis, and they make it a huge deal, ’cause it is a huge deal. I think it becomes a bigger deal to the fan bases than the guys who are actually in the building.”View full post on YouTube“I’ve been lucky enough to meet Taylor and see how good of a person she is,” he added. “I think you’d understand why it has not become a distraction or anything like that because everybody cares about being the best they can be every day.”Mahomes had not been able to catch one of Swift’s shows but said, “We’ll see when we get to the off-season, maybe I’ll be traveling to Europe to go to a concert or something.”November 20Kelce’s interview with WSJ magazine came out, and he spoke about Swift in detail.On how they first met, someone on Swift’s team helped get his phone number to her. Kelce said of when he was at her Kansas City show, “There were definitely people she knew that knew who I was, in her corner [who said]: ‘Yo! Did you know he was coming?’ I had somebody playing Cupid.”Swift ended up contacting him to his surprise: “She told me exactly what was going on and how I got lucky enough to get her to reach out.”For the first date, he said he wasn’t nervous: “When I met her in New York, we had already kind of been talking, so I knew we could have a nice dinner and, like, a conversation, and what goes from there will go from there.” His friends were more nervous than he was, he added: “Everybody around me telling me: ‘Don’t fuck this up!’ And me sitting here saying: ‘Yeah—got it.’”Kelce revealed he was initially hesitant to talk about Swift in press interviews: “That was the biggest thing to me: make sure I don’t say anything that would push Taylor away.”Now, he is more comfortable, calling her “hilarious” and “a genius.” They have similar views on family and work: “Everybody knows I’m a family guy,” he said. “Her team is her family. Her family does a lot of stuff in terms of the tour, the marketing, being around, so I think she has a lot of those values as well, which is right up my alley.”He also admires Swift’s songwriting ability: “I’ve never been a man of words. Being around her, seeing how smart Taylor is, has been fucking mind-blowing. I’m learning every day.”He finally addressed the attention that comes with dating her: “Obviously I’ve never dated anyone with that kind of aura about them…. I’ve never dealt with it. But at the same time, I’m not running away from any of it….The scrutiny she gets, how much she has a magnifying glass on her, every single day, paparazzi outside her house, outside every restaurant she goes to, after every flight she gets off, and she’s just living, enjoying life. When she acts like that I better not be the one acting all strange.”Later on Monday, Kelce gave another brief update at his game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Swift did not attend, as she was performing in Brazil after postponing Saturday’s concert. Her parents didn’t attend either despite previous plans to meet Kelce’s parents there.Per The Messenger, Kelce spoke about his relationship with Swift briefly to ESPN reporter Lisa Salters during the game’s third quarter. He said, “We’re having a great time. We’re both happy and enjoying life.”November 29Kelce let his nickname for Swift slip out on New Heights when discussing Swift liking a Chiefs Instagram about him setting a record the day before.“Thanks, Tay. I appreciate you on the Chiefs page supporting,” he said. His brother asked whether Swift followed tight end stats before, and Kelce responded, “I don’t know if she’s a tight end fan or not. I’ll have to ask her.”That same day, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Swift would be spending more time at Kelce’s house during her tour break. “Things between Travis and Taylor are going really well,” the source explained. “Their relationship is progressing in a great way. Taylor is planning to spend a lot more time at Travis’s house in Kansas City while she is on a break from touring.”"They’re both very excited to be together, and Travis is making sure that Taylor feels comfortable and at home,” the source added. “They have mutual respect and admiration for one another, and their feelings for each other are sincere.”December 2023December 3Swift attended Kelce’s game against the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin. Fans speculated she revealed her nickname for him while cheering for him in footage posted on X. She appeared to say, “Come on, Trav!”Patrick McDermott//Getty ImagesDecember 6Swift gave her first interview in years to Time magazine where she discussed Kelce for the first time and revealed their romance’s true timeline. They were a full-fledged couple already by the time she attended his first game, she said, and they started dating shortly after he tried and failed to give her a friendship bracelet at her July Kansas City Eras tour show.“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” she told Time. “We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other. By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple. I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”She also seemed to compare their “public” relationship to her last more private one with Joe Alwyn. “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,” she said. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other.”She addressed her attendance at his NFL games, saying she is not seeking attention there purposely: “I don’t know how they know what suite I’m in. There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the-camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once.”“I’m just there to support Travis. I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads,” she continued.She said of the sport generally, “Football is awesome, it turns out. I’ve been missing out my whole life.”December 10Swift attended Kelce’s Buffalo Bills game. A photo of them holding hands after comes out.David Eulitt//Getty ImagesThe couple attended a party for the Chiefs at a Christmas bar that day. Kelce’s barber Patrick Regan shares a photo of Swift kissing Kelce’s cheek there. Later, a photo of the couple kissing on the lips also surfaced on social media.View full post on InstagramInstagramDecember 12Swift flew back to New York City from Kansas City and went out with Selena Gomez and friends that evening. Kelce was seen arriving at his home after her plane took off.December 13Kelce gave Swift a little shout-out on New Heights when discussing sales of his brother’s jersey skyrocketing in the U.K. Jason theorized the sale boost was because the Swifties there confused him for Kelce.“Maybe don’t watch football,” Jason suggested, adding, “They’re like, ‘I heard this Kelce guy dates Taylor Swift.’”Kelce suggested it was instead because they were fans of Jason’s wife, Kylie. He then said, “Shout-out to Taylor, shout-out to Kylie. Thank you, guys.”Swift went out in New York City to celebrate her birthday with friends. Kelce was unable to attend due to football practice.Later, Swift’s friend Keleigh Sperry sparked rumors Kelce gave Swift the giant opal and topaz ring she wore in photos from her birthday party. Opal is Kelce’s birth stone, while blue topaz is Swift’s.View full post on InstagramDecember 16After Page Six sparked engagement rumors, a source shut down that notion two days later to The Messenger. “There are no plans for an engagement anytime soon,” the source said. “There is no engagement at this time.”December 17Swift attended Kelce’s game against the New England Patriots. She appeared unfazed by some Patriot fans booing at her when she was on the Jumbotron (she was in Chiefs gear) and wore a hat with Kelce’s jersey number on it.Maddie Meyer//Getty ImagesDecember 20Kelce spoke on New Heights about Swift attending his Patriots game and tactfully addressed the booing moment.“I’ll say this: They showed Taylor at the game,” he began. “You don’t see an entire home team fan base go insane for somebody wearing the opposite team’s colors. Just shows you how amazing that girl is. They went absolutely insane when they showed Taylor on the screen, yes.”Then Kelce touched on the critics: “There might have been a few Brads and Chads that were booing. But for the most part, everyone was fucking screaming their tail off for her. And I was trying to keep it cool: I was like, ‘Don’t show your cards, don’t show your cards.’ It was fun, man. So shout-out to the Patriots, New England. She’s on record saying that that stadium is one of the funnest that she’s played at so for them to show her is just them showing her some love, so shout-out to the Patriots for doing that.”December 22On CBS Mornings, Patrick Mahomes gave an interview that touched on Kelce's relationship with Swift and the attention his team has been receiving since they started dating.“At first, I feel like everybody kind of stayed away, just let him do what he was doing,” Mahomes said. “And then he started bringing Taylor around, and he realized how cool of a person she was, and she is. For us, there were a couple of jokes here and there at the beginning, but now she's just part of Chiefs Kingdom now. She’s part of the team.”View full post on YouTubeHe added of Kelce, “He’s lucky enough to be with a great girl and a great woman.”Mahomes was then asked about Swift’s friendship with his wife, Brittany Mahomes.“It's cool that she’s embraced Brittany and they’ve built a friendship as well,” he said. “It’s been cool to kind of interact with her...She’s top tier at her profession, [so we’re able to] see how she drives and she becomes that. It’s really cool to hear about it and see. Now I have a first-hand look at that through Brittany and Travis’s eyes, so it’s really cool...I’m glad that she’s the person that she is. That’s why I think her and Travis match so well.”December 25Swift attended Kelce’s Christmas Day game at Arrowhead Stadium wearing a Santa hat with her boyfriend's jersey number on it. She was accompanied by an actual Santa Claus (who was actually her brother, Austin Swift, in a costume) in the VIP box during the game.Jamie Squire//Getty ImagesAlso in the box were Swift’s parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, who were photographed chatting with Travis Kelce’s dad, Ed Kelce. A Chiefs fan shared the photo of the group on Instagram, showing Ed was wearing a Kelce jersey, and Andrea was in a Santa hat as well.The Chiefs lost to the Raiders, and Swift was photographed holding Kelce’s hand after the game by Kansas City Star photojournalist Nick Wagner as they walked through the stadium tunnel.December 29Travis and his brother Jason released a special family edition of their podcast New Heights on December 29, including Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, who asked how his Christmas Day had gone. Travis said it wasn’t great to start.“Fuck, the worst,” Travis said of the loss to the Raiders. “I’m not gonna lie. I’ve had better. But it ended well! It ended well with good Christmas cheer and great people.”“That’s always going to save Christmas,” Travis continued. “No matter if you lose to the Raiders or not.”View full post on YouTubeHe then talked about Swift's brother, Austin, who attended the game in a full Santa Claus costume. Travis said he handed out presents in the look.Jamie Squire//Getty Images“He actually made me feel like a child,” Travis said of Austin. “because his gift to me was straight out of the bag.”Kylie asked, “Like the Santa sack? It was in the Santa sack?”“It was in the Santa sack,” Travis responded. “Whipped it out. He handed me a VHS of my favorite football movie of all-time. He killed it.”That movie is 1994’s Little Giants.December 31Swift attended Kelce’s game, wearing a Jeff Hamilton off-white wool and leather Chiefs jacket. The piece matched one Kelce has. Kelce later shared his opinion on Swift’s look, commenting on Hamilton’s Instagram about Swift wearing his design. Kelce wrote, “”Jamie Squire//Getty ImagesJanuary 2024January 1Swift and Kelce attended a New Year’s Eve party together in Kansas City later on December 31. They were filmed kissing at midnight by fellow partygoers.Later that morning, Kelce took Swift on a drive in Kansas City, and photos came out of their outing.January 7Swift attended the Golden Globes on her own, as Kelce had a game in Los Angeles shortly before the ceremony. Host Jo Koy made a joke about their relationship during the show. Swift appeared unamused.View full post on XJanuary 10Kelce chose not to address Koy’s Golden Globes joke during his podcast, New Heights. Instead, he hinted he was already feeling pressure to find the right Valentine’s Day gift for Swift during an Etsy ad.“Whether you’re feeling the Valentine’s Day pressure like Jason and I, or trying to figure out the right gift for a significant other, Etsy is the go-to destination for adding that special touch,” he began. He called it “the real MVP” for “finding the perfect game-winning gift for Valentine’s Day.” Despite the endorsement, he kept his own gift plans for Swift private.January 13Swift was in the VIP section with Donna Kelce for the Chiefs’ game against the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13. The singer wore a puffy jacket with the Chiefs’ logo and colors with a white beanie. She and Kelce were seen leaving the stadium holding hands behind Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.Jamie Squire//Getty ImagesJanuary 15Multiple sources told TMZ that Swift and Kelce are not about to get engaged. Kelce was not planning a proposal currently, and some people in their circle believed it was too early to tell how things would go for the couple who was likely still in their honeymoon phase.The sources said with Swift’s international tour leg starting back up, the couple was about to enter “a very challenging stage of their relationship.”January 21Swift attended Kelce’s game against the Buffalo Bills. He went viral for doing her signature Fearless heart hands gesture and blowing a kiss after scoring a touchdown.View full post on XHe explained on the January 24 episode of his podcast that the moves weren’t for Swift but for the Bills’ fans. The Chiefs beat them at their home stadium. “Had to spread the love baby,” Kelce said, via The Messenger. “Always got to spread that love baby. There was a lot of hate pulling up to that stadium, man. A lot of [I] understand… Coming into their house, they want to make it rowdy. Did it get a little disrespectful? 1,000 percent. They got a little extra.”Regarding what was said, Kelce commented, “I’m not going to relay it, but some things were said about the family. Some pretty inappropriate things were said about [Kansas City Chiefs quarterback] Pat Mahomes. It was pretty wack.”“I get it. I get it,” he added. “Coming into a hostile environment, I respect it. But I just wanted to make sure they knew it wasn’t mutual. I don’t hate you guys like you hate us. It’s all love, baby.”January 24Mahomes told TMZ that Kelce’s relationship with Swift, along with the additional fame it has given him, hasn’t changed him. From hosting Saturday Night Live to dating one of the world’s biggest pop stars, Kelce has “just been himself the whole time,” Mahomes said.David Eulitt//Getty Images“He’s still Travis Kelce,” Mahomes continued. “He still will walk through the stadium and treat every single person like they’re his best friend. And he’s going to be like that in the locker room every single day.”“It hasn’t been any different,” he finished.January 28Swift attended Kelce’s AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens in Maryland.The Chiefs won, securing their spot at Super Bowl LVIII. After the team’s victory, Swift ran to the field to celebrate with Kelce. They kissed on camera and excitedly hugged each other in videos shared to social media.Patrick Smith//Getty ImagesPatrick Smith//Getty ImagesSome of their conversation was audible in clips. “What’s up, sweetie?” Kelce said at one point as Swift wrapped her arms around his neck in a video posted to Instagram.View full post on InstagramRob Carr//Getty ImagesAnother video captured by NFL showed Kelce making his way through the crowd to Swift post-game.“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her before kissing her. “I love you,” he said, adding, “so much it’s not funny.”View full post on XSwift wore a custom Wove diamond bracelet that Kelce gave her. The gold tennis bracelet has the initials “TNT” in the center for Taylor and Travis. Kelce got one for himself to match.Rob Carr//Getty ImagesWove Custom Tennis Friendship BraceletView full post on InstagramJanuary 31Kelce spoke about Swift openly during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. He shared he could not make the Grammys due to Super Bowl practice. “I wish I could go support Taylor at the Grammys and watch her win every single award that she’s nominated for, but I think I got practice on Sunday...Unfortunately I’ve got to get ready for this big ol’ Super Bowl we have in a week,” he said, via The Messenger.Regarding their timeline, he confirmed that before he invited her to his game publicly on September 21, they agreed privately that she would go. “Yeah, we had known each other close to a month up to that point,” he said. “It wasn’t just an out of the blue, ‘hey, come to the game.’”Kelce discussed the public support of their relationship generally, saying, “It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it? And then hopefully everyone realizes that we’re just two people in a relationship supporting each other and having fun with it, man. It’s nothing more than that as much as the world wants to paint the picture and make us the enemy, we just have fun with it. We enjoy every single bit of it. And sure enough, I love it when Taylor comes to support me and enjoys the game with the fam and friends. It’s been nothing than just a wonderful year, man.”Swift and Kelce don’t talk about the hate they’ve gotten, he added: “She’s dealt with it forever [the attention and haters]. And we hear it, but we hardly ever talk about it. It’s nothing to even talk about, nothing to even bring up.”View full post on XView full post on XFebruary 2024February 5Two sources toldEntertainment Tonight that this is unlike any other relationship for Kelce and Swift.“Travis has never felt more supported by a significant other ever,” the first source said. “This is just the beginning for them as a couple and many milestones are coming their way. Taylor and Travis make time for each other because they want to. They both take so much pride in the importance of family and love bringing their families and close-knit circles together. They are genuine, honest, loving, and forthright with each other across the board. They both continually encourage one another to be the best that they can be.”A second source added, “Travis is in love with Taylor, and he’s never been happier. Taylor’s feelings are mutual, and she is so happy and feels comfortable with Travis. She loves that she can be open with their relationship, live her life, and enjoy this special time together.”February 6-7Kelce revealed during a pre-Super Bowl press conference that it is not 100 percent clear whether Swift will make the Super Bowl.When asked whether she had given him a pep talk, he said, “No. She’s focused on entertaining the crowd… I know she’s out in Japan, Tokyo…so she’s just working on entertaining them, making sure she’s ready for her performances and everything. The Super Bowl, [she] will worry about if she can make it.”Kelce also addressed engagement rumors during a different press conference. “I’m focused on getting this ring,” he said, via Billboard, referring to the 2024 Super Bowl championship ring. “That’s all my mind is focused on right now.”February 8During another pre-game press conference, Kelce answered a question about why he thinks everyone is so fascinated with them.“I think the values that we stand for and just, you know, who we are as people,” he said. “We love to shine light on others, shine light around the people that help and support us. And on top of that, I feel like we both have just a love for life.”View full post on XFebruary 10Swift landed at LAX airport, having made the trip from Tokyo back to the U.S. to support Kelce at the Super Bowl. TMZ ran photos of her arrival around 4 P.M. local time.Las Vegas, where the game is being held, was a short 4-5 hour drive away.February 11Swift attended the Super Bowl. Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs won. The couple shared a kiss on the field and later attended after-parties together.Michael Owens//Getty ImagesFebruary 14Swift and Kelce spent Valentine’s Day apart, Swift arriving in Australia ahead of her concerts there. The couple did not share what they privately did for the holiday.February 19An interview Kelce gave before the Super Bowl about Swift’s impact on the NFL and female viewership of its game made headlines. “I’m very aware [of her effect],” Kelce told sports reporter Laura Okmin. “Obviously, this is mostly because Taylor’s in my life now, and we got her [to be] part of Chiefs Kingdom. And sure enough, that brought an entire entourage of human beings who just love to support her and love to support everything that she’s about.”February 21Kelce went the distance. TMZ reported that after spending a day in Las Vegas, Kelce traveled to Los Angeles and then Hawaii, where he took a private jet to meet Swift in Sydney.At 9 A.M. local time, Kelce landed in Sydney.February 22Kelce and Swift were seen enjoying the Sydney Zoo together, along with her tour opener Sabrina Carpenter. Swift was wearing a red tank top, jean shorts, and a jean jacket she took off in the warm weather. In photos shared by Australia’s 9 News, the pair can be seen walking with their arms around one another. They even reportedly fed kangaroos together.February 23A fan captured the moment when Kelce greeted Swift following her Friday night concert. In the clip, she walked through the emptying arena, waving in different directions, before throwing herself into his arms for a kiss.Before Kelce had to fly back to Las Vegas that night for another Super Bowl celebration with the Chiefs, he took Swift out for one more date. The couple was photographed walking down at the marina while holding hands, wearing the same outfits they were seen in when meeting after Swift’s Friday night concert. Swift wore a pink top and shorts, while Kelce was in a teal top and shorts.A source told Entertainment Tonight that Kelce really wanted to show support for Swift after she attended all his NFL playoff games and the Super Bowl.“Taylor and Travis are both super busy right now, but they are trying their best to prioritize each other and their relationship,” the source said. “Travis is very into Taylor and wanted to be there to support her during her shows in Australia. He’s grateful that she showed up for him during a very hectic time in her career and made it a point to do the same for her. They’re making a joint effort to make things work.”That same night, he jumped on a plane back, while Swift stayed in Australia for several more concert dates.March 2024March 8Kelce traveled to Singapore to be with Swift. The couple was filmed kissing during their reunion after her show.View full post on XA source told Entertainment Tonight on March 7 that the couple is committed to their future together. “Taylor is super busy with her tour, but Travis and her are continuing to make things work,” they said. “He is enjoying his life in the offseason while trying to be as supportive as possible of Taylor. They make a great match and both see a real future together. They have talked about next steps and are on the same page.”March 10Swift and Kelce quietly traveled back to Los Angeles. They were seen but not photographed at Madonna’s Oscar after-party.A source told Entertainment Tonight that same day that Swift is “happier than ever and so in love [with Kelce]. She likes that Travis is so proud of her and that he isn’t afraid to show his love for her publicly. She is in a great place and having the best time performing, making music, and feeling free to live her life more openly. Travis is enjoying being on tour with Taylor and is happy to support her.”They added that “Taylor views Travis as a true partner and someone she can have a real future with.”March 13Kelce offered a little insight into his trip to Singapore with Swift on New Heights. He revealed he went to the Gardens by the Bay greenhouse there but did not specify if she accompanied him. Of her two concerts he attended, he said, “I got to see two amazing shows of the Eras Tour. The last of the leg that Taylor has until she’s back at it here in a couple months. ”March 18Swift and Kelce were seen in paradise. Photos surfaced of the couple holding hands on a dock while on vacation. It is unclear where they traveled to.That same day, a source told People that Swift and Kelce are “still very happy. They’re so cute together.”March 24Swift and Kelce were photographed getting lunch at Nobu Malibu. An eyewitness told Entertainment Tonight a day later, “Taylor walked into Nobu Malibu at around 4 P.M. She looked more phenomenal up close than you’d ever imagine. She had a lot of security with her when she walked in through the front and was in full glam and looked completely date ready. She was escorted to the back part of the restaurant and smiled at everyone. The energy was everything. It was like the entire room stopped, and all eyes were on her.”Kelce arrived after Swift, the source said. “It was just the two of them there, and they sat in a very private part of the restaurant, which was closed off from everyone else. It seemed very VIP.”March 25Photos of Kelce and Swift kissing and generally being touchy on their vacation the last week surfaced. A source revealed to People that the couple had been in the Bahamas. “They vacationed in the Bahamas for several days,” the insider said. “It was a much-needed break for both of them. They very much enjoyed it. They are so happy together.”April 2024April 9Swift and Kelce were photographed leaving Bird Streets Club in L.A.April 10Kelce marveled over the fact he won Swift over during his New Heights podcast. “I don’t know how I did it, because she does not—she wasn’t into sports,” he said. “So I don’t know how the fuck I did it.”He called the experience of being Swift’s boyfriend “fun,” adding, “I’m having a blast in life, baby, just flying high. Enjoying it all. Bringing new lives into the football world, opening the football world up to new things.”April 19Swift released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, and dropped her first music video for the track “Fortnight.” Along with it, she shared a 15-second compilation of clips on YouTube including an adorable moment between her and boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the short video, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end leans over to give her a kiss on the cheek as she’s stirring something in a pot.View full post on YouTubeThe NFL star was very supportive during the whole process, according to a source who spoke with Entertainment Tonight.“He knows how much this means to her and thinks she’s extremely talented,” the source said. “Taylor and Travis admire each other’s creative processes and work ethic. They cheer each other on, respect each other’s opinions, and are open and communicative.”They added that Swift “is so excited” about the release.“She has put her heart and soul into the music, just like with everything she does, and can’t wait for her fans to listen to it and to share it with them,” they continued.Several of the love songs on the album appear to be about Kelce. On “The Alchemy,” Swift makes a number of football references.“Shirts off, and your friends lift you up, over their heads / Beer stickin’ to the floor, cheers chanted ’cause they said / ‘There was no chance trying to be the greatest in the league’ / Where’s the trophy? He just comes, running over to me,” she sings.View full post on YouTubeIn “Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus,” some fans think she’s singing about her ex, Matty Healy, but then she sings, “And you saw my bones out with somebody new / Who seemed like he would’ve bullied you in school.”Would a high school football player bully a guy like Healy?View full post on YouTubeIn “So High School,” Swift seems to be singing about Kelce again, perhaps referencing an old interview where Kelce was asked to play “marry, kiss, kill” between her, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. At the time, he said he’d kiss Swift.“Are you gonna marry, kiss, or kill me (Kill me) / It’s just a game, but really (Really) / I'm bettin’ on all three for us two (All three),” Swift sings.View full post on YouTubeApril 24A source spoke to Entertainment Tonight about how Kelce sees Swift’s songs about him. “Travis is so supportive of the entire album and loves that he is a part of Taylor’s story,” the insider said. “He is a Swiftie through and through, and is very proud of her.”Around the same time, Swift and Kelce were photographed sharing a booth at West Hollywood’s Madeo Ristorante. It marked Swift’s first public outing since the album’s release. See the photo here.Taylor's ‘Tortured Poets’ Songs Rumored to be About TravisTaylor Swift Doesn’t Hide the Travis Kelce References in ‘The Alchemy’Patrick SmithTaylor Swift’s ‘The Albatross’ Lyrics Seemingly Reveal the Warnings Travis Kelce Got About HerMichael OwensTaylor Swift Sings About Wanting to Marry Travis Kelce in ‘So High School’Johnny Nunez//Getty ImagesApril 25Before Swift’s Eras Tour resumed in Europe, she and Kelce snuck in a getaway trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, with friends Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper. This was revealed by Kelce’s mom, Donna, who said on QVC’s Age of Possibility summit that she’d gotten a picture from her son with the group on the beach, according to People.May 2024May 12Kelce was spotted by fans at Swift’s concert in Nanterre, France, joined by Hadid and Cooper. In videos posted on X, Kelce can be seen dancing along to the music as Swift performed “You Belong With Me.” Cooper could also be seen grooving beside him during “Love Story.”May 13A source told Entertainment Tonight of the appearance, “Travis couldn’t wait to attend Taylor’s European leg of her Eras tour. He was very excited to see Taylor in action yet again, and enjoys watching her perform and singing along. He’s a very supportive partner, as is she. The two are making it a point to celebrate each other’s achievements, and show up when it matters most.”May 16Photos from the couple’s secret vacation in Lake Como, Italy, surfaced, showing the pair kissing on a romantic boat ride on Wednesday. They were also seen leaving Grand Hotel Tremezzo’s Villa Sola Cabiati, which is set right off the water. The couple wore matching black, with Swift in a sleeveless A-line minidress and black Mary Jane flats. Kelce wore a black and white checkered sweater with black pants.May 17A source told Entertainment Tonight that the couple’s friends and family see an engagement coming “sooner rather than later.”The source explained, “Taylor and Travis are doing amazing, and their loved ones see an engagement coming sooner than later. They make a great match, and there’s no question about that.”That insider shared more about their friendship with Hadid and Cooper.“Taylor, Travis, Gigi, and Bradley have a blast when they get together,” the source said. “They appreciate that they can all be themselves around each other and enjoy double dating and spending time with each other.”June 2024June 7Jason Kelce made an appearance on Andrew Santino’s Whiskey Ginger podcast on June 7 and shared his perspective on how things have gotten “crazy” for him and his wife, Kylie, before adding that “Travis and Taylor have taken it to another level.”“Kylie and I think we have it bad and then we go hang out with one of them for a second,” he explained. “This is a whole other situation here.…Like, you can’t be a normal person at that point.”Jason went on to say everyone is “evolving” along with the circumstances, but Travis Kelce remains the same in his eyes.“I haven’t seen him change one bit,” Jason said. “He stayed true to himself. He’s still humble. He treats everyone with the utmost respect.”June 14A source told Entertainment Tonight that despite being long-distance at that point, the couple still sees a “long-term future together.”“Taylor and Travis definitely see a long-term future together, and things are continuing to move in that direction,” the source said. “Their shared values and love of family keeps them connected.”The pair was trying to make their schedules work despite being busier than ever.“Taylor and Travis make sure that the current long-distance aspect of their relationship doesn’t last very long,” the source explained. “They both move their schedules around if it’s feasible and try to carve out as much time as they can to see each other, as well as each other’s families and friends. They prioritize each other and do anything and everything to make each other happy. Their relationship is genuine, and they both want to make it work, so it does.”June 22Swift and Kelce went Instagram official with a picture right on the grid. The photo was taken with Prince William and his two oldest kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, right after her first London Eras Tour show.View full post on Instagram“Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start 欄@princeandprincessofwales,” Swift wrote in the caption, wishing William a Happy Birthday.William also shared a picture with Swift, George, and Charlotte, writing, “Thank you @taylorswift for a great evening! #LondonTSTheErastour.”View full post on InstagramJune 23For Swift’s third night at Wembley Stadium, Kelce was seen arriving at the show with Swift’s parents, Andrea and Scott. He then made a surprise appearance onstage during the show, dressed in a full tuxedo like one of her backup dancers.June 24Swift and Kelce were photographed holding hands while leaving London’s Chiltern Firehouse early that morning.A source told Entertainment Tonight later that day what went into Kelce’s Eras Tour debut: “Taylor and Travis have recently discussed Travis making an appearance onstage at the Eras Tour, when timing was right, and they finally made it happen. Travis was so excited to support Taylor onstage, and Taylor couldn’t be happier to feature him, especially during such a fun, pivotal scene in the show.”“Travis only had one night of rehearsal, the evening before he performed onstage, and didn't miss a beat,” the source continued. “Taylor was beaming from ear to ear as Travis took on the dapper role. The two are hoping he can make a cameo again in the future.”June 25Kelce spoke on the Bussin’ With the Boys podcast about dating Swift. When it comes to what he’ll share now in interviews, “yeah, you want to keep things private but at the same time, I’m not here to hide anything,” he said. “Like that’s my girl. You know what I mean? That’s my lady so it’s like I’m proud of that so I’m not here trying to juggle, ‘how can I keep this under wraps?’ You just don’t want to let everybody into your personal life and be able to comment on it, knowing that everything she does is getting a headline.”He credited Swift’s authenticity and self-awareness as two things that led him to really become smitten. “I think that’s why I started to really fall for her, was how genuine she is around friends, family,” he said. “It can get crazy for somebody with that much attention, and she just keeps it so chill and so cool. And that’s what I can admire for sure.”He recounted her first time attending a Chiefs game. “I think that's why I started to really fall for her, was how genuine she is around friends, family,” he said. “It can get crazy for somebody with that much attention, and she just keeps it so chill and so cool. And that’s what I can admire for sure.”June 29During her first two shows in Dublin, Swift paused to make the archer pose that Kelce famously does before taking the field during Kansas City Chiefs games. On Friday, she stopped to do it during her performance of “Midnight Rain” while singing the line, “And he never thinks of me / Except when I’m on TV.”View full post on XShe made the gesture again during her second night at Aviva Stadium.June 30Kelce traveled from Los Angeles to Dublin to attend Swift’s third Dublin show. They were filmed backstage showing PDA after the concert ended.The couple then went to Hacienda Bar after to celebrate. The venue shared on its Facebook page, “Great to welcome Taylor Swift with all her musicians and dancers to the Hacienda last night. Special to also welcome Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, the legendary Stevie Nicks, and Paramore. It was such a warm and genuinely friendly night; we did not request our ‘usual’ Hacienda photo so as to allow Taylor and friends the chance to properly relax and enjoy their well-deserved time off.”July 2024July 2People devoted its cover story to Swift and Kelce. A source told the outlet, “They really are very, very happy together. They’re very serious about each other, and the relationship feels different for both of them.”When it comes to their connection, “they have so much fun together, and it just works,” the source added. “It’s funny to their friends because at first everyone wondered what they had in common, but you realize how similar they are. They both wear their hearts on their sleeves and are all-in with everything they do, whether it’s with career, family or friends.”Kelce has also been going out of his way to make Swift feel loved when they are physically apart: “Football is definitely still his priority but so is his relationship,” the source shared. “He makes romantic gestures to show he’s thinking of her when they’re apart. She’s going to try to attend as many games as possible.”July 6On both Friday and Saturday of July Fourth weekend, Kelce attended Swift’s shows in Amsterdam. He walked out of the arena with his girlfriend on both nights and can be seen in a video on Saturday night riling up the crowd. He seems to be raising his arms to encourage them to cheer for his girlfriend. He was seen doing the same thing Friday before he leaned over and kissed her as they exited the Johan Cruijff Arena.View full post on XOn Saturday, their friends Brittany and Patrick Mahomes were also in the audience.July 11In mid-July, Kelce returned to the U.S. to prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp. On July 11, he played at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and dedicated a win at the karaoke contest at the charity golf tournament to Swift. The performance was Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again.”In his acceptance speech, he told the crowd, “Taylor, this is for you.”View full post on XSwift was still in Europe at the time, but she liked a post on Chiefs fan account @chiefs.talk about top ranking as tight end in the NFL, according to an ESPN poll of coaches, scouts, and executives.InstagramJuly 22Kelce attended two of Swift’s Gelsenkirchen concerts, then returned to the U.S. for the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp, which started on July 21. A source spoke to People about how he and Swift were handling this new long-distance phase of their relationship. Swift remains on tour in Europe until August 21.“Travis’s last few concerts were bittersweet,” the source began. “They knew their time together like this was coming to an end, and he made sure to spend every minute he could with Taylor.”“It’s definitely tough to be apart, but they do everything they can to make it work and show up for each other,” the source continued. “They’re so in love and very, very happy together. All their friends and family can see it.”August 2024August 13Kelce’s teammate Patrick Mahomes told SiriusXM NFL Radio that Swift got Kelce to change his hairstyle. “I’ve been trying to get him to grow his hair out and all of a sudden Taylor gets him to do it,” Mahomes said. Kelce had a faded buzzcut but debuted a longer style at training camp.Icon Sportswire//Getty ImagesAugust 22In the new music video for her song “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” Swift shows off some behind-the-scenes footage of her rehearsing with her dancers. In the clip, she can be spotted wearing her “TNT” bracelet, a gift from Kelce (who owns a matching bracelet).YouTubeAugust 24After over a month apart, Kelce and Swift reunited in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, where the singer threw a birthday party for her friend Blake Lively. Swift and Kelce were first photographed there on August 24 before more photos surfaced of their friends arriving at Swift’s house later that day.August 26Kelce left Rhode Island without Swift to head to the Kansas City Sports Awards, which took place on August 27. Photos surfaced of Kelce boarding a private jet early in the morning.August 28Kelce purchasing an ownership stake in Team Valor International’s racehorse Swift Delivery made headlines due to the horse’s name having a Taylor Swift reference.September 2024September 3Kelce’s PR firm, Full Scope Public Relation, released a statement after a fake Taylor Swift breakup media plan spread on Reddit and social media. A spokesman for the firm said the papers were “entirely false and fabricated and were not created, issued or authorized by this agency. We have engaged our legal team to initiate proceedings against the individuals or entities responsible for the unlawful and injurious forgery of documents.”September 5Kelce’s brother, Jason, spoke on The Pivot Podcast about how Kelce handled telling people about his relationship with Swift when they first started dating. “I think he was very cautious about even telling me or anybody because the reality is, [Swift] is under such a microscope,” Jason began.He added today that they still try to protect their privacy. “Like, even now, like, I want to be respectful of them,” he said. “And I don’t want anybody to feel like…I’m violating some type of private relationship, right?” He added that he doesn’t see it as his place to discuss his brother’s love life. “You just have to be conscious of how you’re saying things because he is under such a microscope.”September 7-8Kelce and Swift traveled to New York City for a weekend getaway, following the Chiefs’ victory over the Baltimore Ravens during their first NFL season game. Swift attended the sporting event, then left with Kelce the next day to go to New York.The couple was photographed on a dinner date at Lucali on Friday, then they went to a wedding on Saturday. Swift wore a cream floral cut-out dress by Zimmermann for the occasion.PTR/Star Max//Getty ImagesOn Sunday, the pair had a very public date at the US Open where they were photographed kissing. Swift wore a red and white gingham dress from Reformation. That evening, they had dinner with the Mahomes. They were seen holding hands as they entered the restaurant.Gotham//Getty ImagesSeptember 15Swift attended Kelce’s second game of the season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Notably, she brought her mother, brother, and two aunts.Jamie SquireSeptember 30Sources shut down speculation that Swift and Kelce had broken up after Swift skipped two weeks of Chiefs games. The sources told TMZ that they “remain a couple,” and that the idea of there being trouble between them is “simply not the case here.”That same day, a source told Entertainment Tonight that “Taylor and Travis are still together and doing well. He’s been busy with the NFL season, and she has been enjoying some time off before her upcoming shows. Even though Taylor isn’t currently touring, she is still very busy with work and sorting out her upcoming plans.”The insider added, “Taylor is hoping to put out some new music and then take some time off together with Travis.”October 2024October 7Swift attended Kelce’s game against the New Orleans Saints after skipping his birthday event on October 5. The couple was filmed kissing in an Arrowhead Stadium suite after the game.View full post on TikTokOctober 8Kelce was photographed arriving at the airport to leave Kansas City with Swift and her father. The Chiefs’ bye week had just begun, and the pair ultimately traveled to New York City.That same night at Glamour’s Women of the Year awards, Kelce’s mom, Donna, avoided a question about whether the tight end planned to propose to Swift. “Nobody knows that,” she told Page Six on the red carpet. “We will see what happens. You never know.”October 11Kelce and Swift enjoyed dinner at The Corner Store in New York City with friends Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Swift was wearing a Gucci corset with a black leather skirt and carried a black Dior saddle bag.TheStewartofNY//Getty ImagesNovember 2024November 2Kelce was at Swift’s second Indianapolis Eras Tour show, his first time making an appearance on that U.S. leg. After the concert, he could be seen meeting up with her and exiting the stadium in fan footage shared on X. It’s a very sweet moment:View full post on XKelce was also filmed talking to Swift’s mother, Andrea.November 6On New Heights, Kelce spoke about why he went to Swift’s Indianapolis show. “I wanted to see Tay one more time before this thing got closed up,” he began, per Billboard. “I’ll tell you what, man. The American crowds, they did not disappoint. I heard that it was a lot more rowdy this time around, knowing she was coming back to stop through America one last time before the tour was over with, and I’ll tell you what, man, that thing was rocking. Absolutely rocking.”November 17During her third concert at Toronto’s Rogers Center on November 17, Swift offered what looked like a tribute to Kelce in the form of some new dance moves. While singing “Midnight Rain,” she reached the lyrics, “He never thinks of me / Except when I’m on TV.”In the moment, she seemingly imitated some of Kelce’s known dance skills, rotating her hands around each other and tossing her head back with verve before laughing.November 29Jamie Squire//Getty ImagesSwift attended Kelce’s game against the Raiders on the Friday after Thanksgiving with his mom, Donna, at Arrowhead Stadium. In footage shared by a fan account on X, Swift can be seen making a “first down pose” following a play by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who tossed the ball to Kelce. Kelce then sent the ball to Samaje Perine, who ran the ball out of bounds, winning the team’s first down.December 2024December 2People revealed that Swift and Kelce secretly spent Thanksgiving together in Nashville. A source told the outlet, “Taylor and Travis had a great Thanksgiving together with their families. It’s the first Thanksgiving they celebrated together.” They added, “Taylor and her family were excited to host the Kelces this year. [Travis’s brother] Jason was there with his family and kids, too. It was very festive and special.”December 18At some point this month, Swift apparently celebrated the end of her Eras Tour with a massive wrap party. Pictures of the event began to pop up on friends’ Instagram pages on December 18 and 19. In pictures posted by Swift’s close friend Ashley Avignone, Kelce can be seen either speaking or singing to Swift in a microphone as he playfully sets a hat on her head.Ashley Avignone//InstagramKelce’s friend Ross Travis shared photos of the couple dancing together. Swift wore sunglasses and a black Balmain halter neckline dress with a sparkling rhinestone detail down the front. Kelce was in a tuxedo and top hat.View full post on InstagramBrittany and Patrick Mahomes appeared at the event as well, with Patrick wearing a matching suit with Kelce.December 25It was revealed on Christmas that Swift and Kelce gave Sheawna Weathersby and her boyfriend, Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, presents for the holiday. Weathersby shared a photo of the gifts on her Instagram Stories, which included an orange Louis Vuitton bag, writing, “So blessed and grateful this holiday season …Thank yoouuu Tay Tay!”December 27The couple was spotted on a double date at BondST restaurant with friends Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley in New York City. For the night out, Swift wore a Stella McCartney blazer lined with rhinestones over a barely visible black minidress that showed off her long legs. She accessorized with black Sheertex tights, a pair of black platform boots, and a black mini bag from Versace. The star left her hair down and wore her signature red lipstick.Kelce held Swift’s hand as they walked down the stairs, wearing a pair of iridescent brown and green pants with a black T-shirt and black baseball cap, as well as a brown cardigan. He was also wearing a silver chain and black glasses.December 28The next night, they were seen in New York City again, walking hand-in-hand as they made their way to exclusive eatery Chez Margaux in the Meatpacking District. Swift was wearing a long black “Gianni” coat from Simkhai covered in silver embroidered embellishments with a black turtleneck minidress. She was carrying the Stella McCartney Crystal Fringe Falabella Tiny Tote Bag and wore a pair of Movida sandal Louboutins. The singer accessorized with a diamond necklace and a pair of De Beers chandelier earrings.The NFL star was dressed festively in a matching red denim jacket and jeans with black boots and a white T-shirt. He also wore a pair of sunglasses with red shades and a trucker hat.XNY/Star Max//Getty ImagesJanuary 2024January 13On The Pat McAfee Show, Kelce was asked about how he was mentally entering the playoffs. He used the moment to shout out a song from Swift’s Red album.“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22,” Kelce joked.January 18Swift attended Kelce’s game at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Chiefs’ playoff against the Texans.Perry Knotts//Getty ImagesIn a post-game interview, Kelce shouted out Swift’s hit song “22” again. The 35-year-old was asked if “he feels 25 again” because of his excellent performance on the field.He responded, “22 baby, 22.”January 25The Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills, securing their place at the Super Bowl. Swift was seen going down to the field with Kelce’s mom, and she shared a kiss with her boyfriend. She left the stadium with him, and Kelce had his arm wrapped around her in footage shared on X.January 27Swift doesn’t follow Travis Kelce on Instagram, but after Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship win, the singer offered up her most public show of support to her boyfriend on the platform, liking Kelce’s Instagram, her first time interacting with a post on his account, fans noticed.The tight end also liked a post from the Chiefs’ Instagram featuring a photo of Swift gazing lovingly at him after the team’s game yesterday. “WHO WE DO IT FOR ❤️” the Chiefs’ account captioned the carousel.February 2025February 4During the Super Bowl’s opening night, Kelce replied to questions from journalists, which seem heavily focused on whether or not he and Swift would soon be engaged. He told one reporter, via People, “Wouldn’t you like to know?”He was later asked two times in a row about whether he plans to give Swift a ring. He told the reporters then of their questioning, “Man, back to back, you guys are crazy.”View full post on XWhen asked about the upcoming game, Kelce acknowledged the toll being away from Swift during playoffs season had on him. He said, “I think we both love to manifest things for sure, and you can’t say it’s not real because we’re here, right? So whatever she was doing, I’m sure it helped [get us here]. And it definitely—for me to not be there supporting her during those weeks, it definitely helped.”View full post on XHe also spoke about his desire to match Swift’s energy at work: “I better hold up my end of the bargain,” he quipped. “If she’s out here being the superstar she is, never taking no for an answer, and always working her tail off, I better match that energy for sure.”View full post on XOne reporter asked about whether Swift and her dad, Scott, who are Pennsylvania natives, were conflicted over which team to support: “I don’t know her to have the [Eagles] fandom,” Kelce said. “I know her father has a Philadelphia fandom as an Eagles fan. She’ll be all for the Chiefs this time around for sure. [As for her dad], I’ll have to ask Scott himself. We haven’t had the convo, but I think he’ll be wearing red.”View full post on XKelce then revealed his favorite dish that Swift makes: “She is quite the cook. I mean I’m a breakfast guy, man. Her pop tarts are unbelievable, man. Her homemade pop tarts are unbelievable.”View full post on XFebruary 7On February 7, Swift arrived in New Orleans ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs taking the field for the Super Bowl.In a video shared by Fox 8 New Orleans, Swift and Kelce could be seen heading into their dinner date, dressed for a romantic night out at Lilette restaurant. The Eras Tour singer was in a lacy black dress with a short skirt that showed off her long legs as she headed into the restaurant. She wore a pair of high-heeled black ankle boots and carried a black Hermès Constance bag. Kelce wore a gray two-piece and a pair of sunglasses. He could be seen helping his girlfriend up the stairs with his arm around her waist. They were reportedly joined by Brittany and Patrick Mahomes.February 9Swift attended the big game and was photographed in the audience with Ashley Avignone, Alana Haim, and Este Haim. Unfortunately, the Chiefs lost 22-40.Gregory Shamus//Getty ImagesFebruary 26On his New Heights podcast, Kelce’s brother, Jason, asked the tight end whether he has been listening to any music to help him process the loss.Kelce quipped, “Jason, the only way you can find yourself in the light is to find yourself in the dark first. Right. I listen to music that is very telling of my mood, yes.”Jason suggested that Kelce was listening to sad country music. Kelce corrected him. “I just listen to Taylor’s music,” he said. “She has something for everything.”Jason agreed, saying, “That’s fair. That’s a good point. No matter what mood, you can find some Taylor music.”“Yeah,” Kelce acknowledged. “And how the Eagles broke my heart!”March 2025March 13The pair was seen at Crane Club in New York City on Thursday, March 13.March 14On March 14, the couple was seen heading to Del Frisco’s Grille at Brookfield Place in New York City for a date night. In photos of them leaving their car, shared by People, Swift is wearing an oversize gray blazer, a short skirt, and deep red heels. Kelce was also in gray, wearing a button-down over a white T-shirt, denim jeans, and a pair of sunglasses.April 2025April 16On April 16, a source told People that Swift and Kelce “have been traveling nonstop and very much enjoy it. They are making the most of their time off together. They are hanging out with friends, too. It’s a special time for them.”The source noted that the couple of nearly two years is “very serious and in sync. They value the same things. Right now, the focus is very much on private time out of the spotlight.”April 23A source gave a similar update to Entertainment Tonight on April 23. Swift has been making the most of her break from the spotlight, the insider revealed: “She and Travis have been laying low, traveling, and enjoying some time off and quiet time together.”May 2025May 11Swift was spotted enjoying a Mother’s Day meal with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his mother, Donna Kelce; brother, Jason Kelce; and sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, in Philadelphia. The group was at Talula’s Garden yesterday, and TikTok user @_theblackdogstan shared photos of them after they left. Swift wore a black floral A-line dress from Christy Dawn. Travis complemented her dress’s print in a cream top.May 22Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark offered a rare update on the couple—and confirmed that they aren’t about to return to the public eye.When USA Today asked Clark if she thought Swift and Kelce would attend one of her games, the WNBA star responded, “Oh gosh, I don’t know. I mean, I hope so. I feel like they’re also living—they’re in a nice, in vacation mode right now. So I hope they enjoy a nice little break out of the spotlight. But I’m sure they’ll be cheering for the Fever either way.”May 23On May 23, Swift and Kelce were seen enjoying an intimate dinner date in West Palm Beach at Harry’s bar and restaurant. In an Instagram Story shared by MMA fighter Jose Andre Cortes, the couple can be seen sitting side-by-side in a round booth with several drinks in front of them. Cortes tagged the eatery and the stars, writing over the picture, “Saturday.”In the photo, Kelce is wearing a black baseball cap and a black-and-white shirt in a graphic print. Swift appears to be wearing a white top and has on her signature red lipstick color. There are two wine glasses on the table and a bottle in an ice bucket in front of them.InstagramEarlier this month, the Palm Beach Post reported Kelce rented a luxury home in the area for the NFL’s off-season.May 27A source close to Kelce revealed to People that Swift has decided to stay in the Florida city with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end “to support and spend time” with him before he returns to the Chiefs’ official training camp.Of the date at Harry’s Bar & Restaurant in West Palm Beach on May 23, the source explained that “Travis was working on Friday before his dinner date with Taylor. He left early to go meet her.”As the couple nears their two-year anniversary later that summer, “Travis still seems very happy with Taylor,” the insider added.May 30On May 30, Swift announced she was finally able to buy the masters to her first six albums, which she has been slowly re-recording after they were purchased by Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings LLC in June 2019. The masters then went to Shamrock Capital, who sold them back to Swift.Kelce liked Swift’s post with the announcement immediately, which read in the caption, “You belong with me. Letter on my site :)”View full post on InstagramJune 2025June 5The couple returned to Florida and was seen while leaving a restaurant, with Swift dressed up in a flirty little black dress.View full post on XInside, Kelce and Swift were focused entirely on each other in photos fans took:View full post on XView full post on XJune 7Swift and Kelce were guests at a backyard wedding in Tennessee, and though all eyes were on the bride and groom, some pictures of the famous couple showed them having a romantic evening of their own.The dress code appeared to be summer casual, and Swift fit in perfectly in a strapless blue Rousseau Floral Cotton midi dress from Markarian with a small flower pattern, structured bodice, and flowing skirt that ended at her ankles.On her feet, she wore tan high-heeled sandals. The Eras Tour star had her hair half up and wore a bracelet, necklace, and rings for accessories. Kelce was wearing dress pants and a short-sleeve button-down shirt in brown.June 12Swift and Kelce had a sporty date night in Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday, June 12.The couple was spotted in box seats at Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, where the Florida Panthers faced off against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. (The Oilers won.) For the game, Swift wore her signature red lip along with a matching two-piece Area set. She accessorized with simple jewelry and wore her hair in a long braid. Kelce kept the same cozy theme and wore a matching red set with a sweatshirt and shorts. The two also chatted with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.Bruce Bennett//Getty ImagesIn a video posted on X by Sportsnet, the pair can be seen leaving their suite hand-in-hand. The clip also offered a full look at Swift’s outfit, which included Prada ankle boots.View full post on XJune 21On June 21, they were seen in New York City after several months of rare appearances. The couple was filmed leaving a restaurant in footage shared by a fan account on X. In the video, an employee held the door open, shaking Kelce’s hand as he passed by, then nodding goodbye to the Eras Tour star as she followed her boyfriend out. As they approached a car, Kelce took Swift’s hand and escorted her ahead of him into the vehicle.For the hot summer night out, Swift wore a pale blue bodysuit with a short pleated skirt. She accessorized with a white handbag and white pointed-toe shoes and left her hair down in flowing waves. Kelce was wearing white shorts and a white shirt with sneakers.June 25On June 25, they attended the Tight End University’s welcome reception with TEU sharing footage of their grand entrance. Inside the Nashville party, the couple continued their romantic evening together. New footage surfaced on social media of Swift and Kelce slow dancing at one point to a remix of Swift’s song “Shake It Off.” Swift was affectionate with her partner of nearly two years, caressing his face in a rom-com-worthy moment.Swift wore a two-piece gingham set from Hunter Bell, which has since sold out:View full post on InstagramKelce, meanwhile, showed his public support of Swift on the NFL’s Instagram. The football organization shared photos of Swift performing Tuesday night at a TEU concert. Kelce liked the post and commented, “Turn me up Tay Tay!”June 28The couple was photographed holding hands as they walked away from a restaurant, Swift wearing a white houndstooth Balmain minidress with a corset bodice and decorative large gold buttons. The hem of the short skirt was lightly fringed, floating around the singer’s long legs.She wore the look with a beige square purse and tan heels with red soles. Around Swift’s neck was a gold necklace, and she wore matching gold earrings. The Eras Tour star had her long blonde hair pulled over one shoulder, and she had on her signature red lip. Kelce was wearing a white shirt with an embroidered red flower on one shoulder, pairing it with black pants and black dress loafers over white socks.July 2025July 1Local news outlet 3News posted a photo of the pair on a lunch date at JoJo’s Bar in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Swift stood out in a white blouse and a tan pleated skirt. She wore her hair up in a ponytail, while Kelce had his back turned to the camera.View full post on XOne of JoJo’s managers John Ponyicky spoke to People about the couple’s date: “Taylor and Travis came in and had a wonderful time. They had a great lunch, enjoyed our food, and were really impressed with the team. Travis grew up in Cleveland Heights, so he decided to visit somewhere he was familiar with. He and Taylor were both really pleasant. They sat at the bar for a bit, but also had a private lunch in a private room.”The sighting comes the same day People published a new report on Kelce and Swift’s nearly two-year relationship“It’s been a turning point for their relationship in a lot of ways,” People’s source explained. “They’re incredibly happy and in sync. There’s a calmness and ease to their relationship right now that’s been really grounding for Taylor and Travis.”The insider added, “Taylor and Travis are soaking up every minute of this slower season together. They’ve been splitting their time between New York, Nashville, and a few quiet getaways, just enjoying each other’s company without all the usual chaos. This kind of downtime is rare for both of them, and it’s really allowed their bond to deepen.”That same day, in an appearance on the Bussin’ With the Boys podcast, Kelce addressed rumors about the pair dating for publicity.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was asked about Swift being off tour and potentially attending more of his games this upcoming season. He noted that even while on the Eras Tour, she still managed to make it to plenty of Chiefs games. “She tried to get to as many as she could last year,” he said. “She came to a lot so yeah, we’ll have Tay representing over there.”When the hosts remarked on how often he and Swift are seen out and about, Kelce responded that they’re simply living their lives. “I’m having fun with her, man,” he began. “We’re a couple, dude, you already know. It gets thrown out there—it’s like we’re trying to seek attention every now and then—but it’s like we’re just enjoying life and having fun going to hockey games. I’m kind of introducing her to some more of the sports world that she hasn’t really [experienced yet].”July 4A source speaking with People reflected on how getting back her masters while dating Kelce made it more meaningful.“Reclaiming her masters has been emotional and empowering. She’s proud, relieved, and finally feels like a chapter has closed in the best possible way. Having Travis by her side for that milestone made it even more special,” the insider said.They added that Kelce “was honored to support her and he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way,” and that the couple is “incredibly happy and in sync. There’s a calmness and ease to their relationship right now that’s been really grounding for Taylor and Travis.”July 24Kelce made it Instagram official with Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared a series of photos depicting how he and Swift spent his offseason. “Had some adventures this offseason, kept it ,” he wrote.View full post on InstagramJuly 26A source speaking with People said that Kelce’s choice to finally post images of Swift on Instagram “wasn’t random.”“It was intentional,” the insider explained. “They’ve been private in their own way, but this was his way of showing how serious things have become.”The source added, “They’re in a really solid place and more in sync than ever.”August 2025August 5After they were spotted on a lunch date in Ohio in July, it was revealed that Swift and Kelce also spent some of their time in the state looking at properties. A local outlet, Cleveland Scene, spoke to several sources who said that the couple “visited at least two opulent homes currently for sale in Northeast Ohio’s tony eastside suburbs.”August 11Kelce announced that Swift would appear on the August 13 episode of his podcast, New Heights. In the clip teasing the episode, Swift exclaims, “We’re about to do a fucking podcast!”View full post on InstagramAugust 12In his September GQ cover story, Kelce spoke candidly about his relationship with Swift.“Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people,” he said. “When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love. It can be perceived as something else because of how much it is talked about and how much we are tracked whenever we do go out, but I would say that... it happened very organically, even though from a media standpoint it was being tracked. It still happened very organically.”He continued, “Nothing I’ve ever done has been a controlled, organized process. When I say it was so organic, we fell in love just based off the people we were sitting in a room together with. We are two fun-loving people who have the morals to appreciate everyone for who they are. We share all those values. It kind of just took the fuck off.”In the interview, Kelce also discussed their recent public appearances, how he’s turned Swift into a football fan, and the similarities between her and his mom.August 13Swift made her podcast debut with Kelce on New Heights, where they shared big news about the singer’s forthcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl—and their relationship.On the podcast, they discussed commentary about their relationship.“We don’t really [pay attention to the chatter about our relationship],” Swift said. “I don’t see a lot of things. I’m of the firm belief that like, you know, if you’re basing your kind of—if you’re getting your feedback from the internet or from comments and stuff, like, I just really think that like, anything you put, anything you feed your brain, it will internalize. Anything you feed the internet, it will kill. I’ve been in the music industry for 20 years. It’s pretty hard to hurt my feelings at this point.”“She’s a pro,” Kelce said. “And it took me a little while to be a pro about it, I think. I think initially, and there’s still some wacko theories from the beginning that I was very like, ‘Oh no, how is she handling this? I don’t, the last thing I wanted to do is screw this up.’ So I’m like, in my mind, is her being so calm, cool, collected, and so just real and understanding about everything that’s going on really made me grow up real fast in that aspect of things.”A source told Entertainment Tonight that same day that she purposely waited to announce her album on Kelce’s show. “She wanted to save the news of her album for his podcast as a way of supporting Travis and his platform—just as he’s always championed her,” the source said.“Taylor feels completely at ease with Travis,” the insider added. “They see each other as true partners in every sense. With Travis, Taylor can be her unfiltered self and never feels the need to put on a performance. She’s excited for fans to see what she has in store on New Heights.”View full post on YouTubeDuring another conversation during the podcast, it was heavily implied the couple might be living together. Swift was asked about her favorite segment for New Heights and replied, “I like New News just because of the screaming. I hear him screaming, ‘New News,’ from across the house constantly. It’s my favorite part. He’ll be like, ‘New News, New News,’ and I’m in the kitchen being like, ‘New News.’ So I love that because of just the bellowing of it.”Kelce later spoke about the hobbies Swift picked up at home post-tour. “It’s been so fun to see what Taylor actually gets into around the house,” he said.She added, “I’d say all my hobbies could be categorized as hobbies you could have had in the 1700s. I get all my granny shit.” One activity of hers particularly got Kelce talking though. “I love to cook,” she said. “I have a different baking obsession every six months.”“I’m the luckiest man in the world,” Kelce interjected.“Right now, we’re very deep in a sourdough obsession that has taken over my life,” she continued.“I’m lucky I’m working as much as I am,” Kelce quipped, hinting she is baking in his home. “[That] I’m running as much as I am because I am getting the caloric intake.”“Yeah, he asked me to send him two loaves of sourdough at training camp,” she said. “I’m like wrapping sourdough loaves in like, Saran wrap or...cling film. The sourdough has taken over my life in a huge way.”And at the end of the recording, they shared a romantic kiss, a rare moment of PDA for the couple.YouTubeAugust 22Sportscaster Erin Andrews recently shared on her Calm Down podcast that when she hangs out with the couple, they’re very into the PDA.“When they’re around each other, they’re always kissing. They’re always touching,” Andrews shared on the August 22 episode. “You saw it on the podcast [New Heights].”She added, “After hanging out with them, we’re like, ‘Wait! We’re not making out as much as we should!’” referring to husband Jarret Stroll.Co-host Charissa Thompson agreed, having been with Stroll, Andrews, Swift, and Kelce on a group vacation.“Taylor and Travis are obsessed with each other,” she said. “Every time I leave them, I look at [partner] Steven [Cundari] and go, ‘You need to love me more.’ We love our people, but they’re magnets with each other.”August 26Swift and Kelce revealed that they are officially engaged. The couple shared the news on Instagram, posting photos together and displaying Swift’s ring. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 裡,” they captioned the announcement.View full post on InstagramAugust 28On August 28, the couple was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to watch Kelce’s alma mater, the Cincinnati Bearcats, face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. (The Cornhuskers won 20-17.) Swift arrived at the stadium with Brittany Mahomes and wore an oversize white sweater vest, a denim miniskirt, knee-high tan boots, and a light blue Celine Mini 16 bag.View full post on XInside the stadium, Swift and Kelce were photographed sitting together in a suite alongside Kelce’s brother, Jason.A Swift fan account also noted that the singer had her custom Artifex Fine Jewelry engagement ring on full display, in a video posted to X.August 31A source told People, “Taylor and Travis have been in celebration mode ever since the engagement. They are not in the wedding planning phase yet.”They continued, “Right now they just want to enjoy being engaged and they are going to take their time with it. It has been a relief not having to keep it a secret anymore, and they are glad it is out in the open.”September 2025September 9A source told People that Swift and Kelce have decided against having a big, public wedding.“[They] want to keep it more private,” the insider said, explaining, “It will definitely be a private affair and not a spectacle. They both have a close circle of friends, and they’ll respect their privacy.”Swift is loving her engaged era though and her old mine-cut diamond ring that Kelce gave her, which she is “still showing off,” the source said. “She’s incredibly happy. It’s all just perfect.”On September 9, TMZ reported that the singer attended the soft opening of Kelce’s restaurant, 1587 Prime Steakhouse, in Kansas City, Missouri. Kelce and his teammate Patrick Mahomes are co-owners.Sources told TMZ that she and Kelce were affectionate during the event. They arrived holding hands at 6:15 P.M., Swift wearing a blue denim minidress. The couple spent their time in a “semi-private corner booth” and chatted with family and friends.Sources said that Kelce and Swift “acted like any normal couple—laughing with his teammates, trading quick kisses, and flashing smiles across the room whenever they drifted apart.” They talked with guests for two-and-a-half hours, then spent the rest of the evening in a back area.September 15On September 15, Swift wasn’t seen at Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs’ home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but she was there, a source confirmed to E!. As the game began, footage of someone entering Arrowhead Stadium behind a movable barrier spread on social media. Swift’s mother, Andrea, and brother, Austin, were also spotted at the game, fueling speculation that Swift was there, too.October 2025October 3Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, came out—and features her most explicit nod to Kelce yet. On the track “Wood,” she sings about how her fiancé changed her outlook on love, layering in sexual innuendo and a wink at his New Heights podcast. Lyrics include: “The curse on me was broken by your magic wand (Ah) / Seems to be that you and me, we make our own luck / New Heights (New Heights) of manhood (Manhood) / I ain’t got to knock on wood.”December 2025December 12In her Disney+ docuseries, The End of an Era, Swift gave a glimpse of sweet moments with Kelce. The first episode featured a phone call between the two as the singer was in London for her Eras Tour, and the NFL star was in the U.S. for training camp.They talked about the similarities between their careers, with Swift pointing out how Kelce has to remember several plays like she has to recall different parts of her performances. “You got teammates, I got teammates,” Kelce added, to which Swift responded, “You’ve got [Chiefs] coach [Andy] Reid, I’ve got my mom.”They exchanged “I love yous,” with Kelce thanking his then-girlfriend for “making my day better.” Swift then described how meaningful their conversations are, quipping, “Thank you. I know, this was like—some people get a vitamin drip; I got this conversation.”March 2026March 26Swift and Kelce made their first awards show appearance together at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles, where they were seen spending the night side by side in the audience.Kevin Mazur//Getty ImagesDuring the show, Swift had a playful moment while Raye performed “Where Is My Husband,” hugging Kelce as she sang along. The couple also shared subtle PDA throughout the evening, including a kiss before Swift went onstage.Christopher Polk//Getty ImagesWhile accepting the award for Pop Album of the Year, Swift gave Kelce a heartfelt shout-out, telling the crowd, “The Life of a Showgirl was really inspired by the energy that I felt like looking into crowds and seeing you guys every single night. This album probably also feels very happy and confident and free because that's the way that I get to feel every single day of my life because of my fiancé, who's here tonight.” She added, “So, thanks for all the vibes.”