Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship timeline

Imagine being a Swiftie, living your best *Eras* Tour life, and suddenly, your fave drops a bombshell. Not an album (though we’d love that too), but a *new romance*! Enter Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who swooped in like a *Fearless* hero, winning hearts — most notably, Taylor Swift’s. From Chiefs games to cozy NYC dinners, this love story is as surprising as finding *All Too Well* on repeat during a road trip.

Kelce, like many of us, attended a Swift concert, mesmerized by her performance.Not only did he fangirl like a true Swiftie, but he also tried to slide her a friendship bracelet (a Swiftie tradition!) with his number. Bold move, right? Unfortunately, Taylor doesn’t do meet-and-greets during her *Eras* performances, leaving Kelce feeling a bit "butthurt" (his words, not ours). However, the story doesn’t end there, and like a plot twist in a Taylor song, things soon turned around for him.

When Taylor made her grand NFL debut by attending a Chiefs vs. Bears game. With a Chiefs jacket draped over her shoulders and a scream of “Let’s f–king go,” Swift showed the same enthusiasm we do when she plays *Style* live. She wasn't just cheering for the team, though; it was Travis who had her full attention, and their post-game bar visit confirmed what we all suspected: love was in the air.
In classic Swiftie fashion, fans began connecting the dots. By October, Taylor and Travis were spotted together more frequently, and whispers of “they’re really happy” swirled through both NFL and Swiftie circles. While it wasn’t quite a *Love Story* balcony moment, sources hinted they were on the fast track to becoming the next iconic duo — move over, Blake and Ryan!

Not only did Swift continue to be the MVP of the Chiefs’ games (did we mention she hugged Donna Kelce, Travis’ mom?), but the football star himself made a surprise appearance on *Saturday Night Live*, poking fun at Taylor’s exes. The audience ate it up, much like we devour every track on *1989*. And just when you thought things couldn’t get cuter, Travis was seen leaving Swift’s NYC apartment with a hint of red lipstick on his lips. A little homage to her *Red* era, perhaps?
By November, Taylor took a page out of her songbook and gave a shoutout to Travis during her *Karma* performance in Argentina, singing, "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me." Let’s be real, we all lost our collective minds. The lyrics update not only sealed the deal on this couple’s status but also had fans buzzing for days. When Travis was seen blushing in the crowd, it became clear: this was Swiftie-endorsed.

Swift didn’t shy away from publicly supporting her man. She was spotted at multiple Chiefs games, Christmas celebrations, and even the AFC Championship. Their chemistry was undeniable, and even her parents, Scott and Andrea, were present to watch the sparks fly.

Taylor at the Super Bowl. Imagine travelling from a concert in Japan to watch your man win football's biggest game. Like, what can't this woman do? After a Chiefs victory, she celebrated with Travis on the field, a moment that will go down in history alongside other iconic Swift moments — hello, *1989* re-release!
And just like Taylor does with her albums, the relationship had some bonus tracks. In April 2024, Taylor dropped her 11th studio album, *The Tortured Poets Department*, filled with nods to Travis. Lyrics like “Ditch the clowns, get the crown” were clear love letters to her football beau, making us feel like we were part of their journey, cheering from the sidelines (or the front row of the *Eras* Tour).
By summer, Travis was spotted busting moves at Swift’s London shows, even making his Instagram debut in a selfie with British royalty (because, of course, Swift is basically musical royalty). Their love continued to blossom, with hand-holding in Amsterdam and Germany before Travis headed back to training camp.
As the NFL season kicked off in September, Taylor was once again by his side, cheering from the suite alongside his family. And, naturally, their date nights remained effortlessly glamorous, from US Open finals to private weekend getaways.
So, if you’ve ever wondered what happens when a pop superstar and an NFL icon collide, it’s a love story that even *Speak Now* couldn’t predict. This pairing might just go down as iconic as her *Reputation* tour or his Super Bowl victories. One thing’s for sure: they’ve both found their *Kingdom Come*, and we’re all here for it, popcorn in hand.