Swifties have even launched a humorous trend on TikTok where they inform their male partners that Swift placed Kelce “on the map.” Fans are adoring the surprising match.
Even though Swift and Kelce’s pairing may seem arbitrary to the casual viewer, Billboard has you covered. Here is a comprehensive timeline of the couple’s relationship, which includes Swift disclosing when she and the NFL star began dating, the singer going to his football game with his mother, and more. It also includes the football player attempting to give Swift a friendship bracelet during Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Kansas City back in July.
One of those occasions set off a massive pop-culture storm when, on October 1, 2023, Swift and her well-known pals Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman arrived at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to see Kelce’s Chiefs play the New York Jets from a suite adorned with celebrities. Days later, on October 12, at the Chiefs’ Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos, things appeared to be much more relaxed. Swift was whispering in Travis Kelce’s mother Donna Kelce’s ear while they were in the family suite.
Below is a complete and up-to-date timeline of the couple:
Kelce Attends the Eras Tour on July 8, 2023
The football player was first seen in public at Swift’s Eras Tour stop in July at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.
July 26, 2023: Kelce Misses His Opportunity
In an installment of his New Heights podcast, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs narrated his unsuccessful scheme to start courting the singer of “Karma.” Fans have been trading handmade jewelry at each stop of the Eras Tour, inspired by the line “So make the friendship bracelets / Take the moment and taste it” from Midnight’s song “You’re On Your Own, Kid.” Kelce attempted to join in on the fun.
“I was a little butt hurt that I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her,” Kelce remarked, “but 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.”
He continued by saying that his phone number was on the bracelet he intended to give her. Kelce’s idea did not appear to be successful. He said, “I took it personally because she doesn’t meet anybody, or at least she didn’t want to meet me.”
In an interview with NFL+ host Andrew Siciliano, Travis touched on the rumors to some extent. He went so far as to validate his account of trying to take a jab at Swift with an Eras Tour friendship bracelet, but that was all he would say. “I made my statement. And when I said what I said, I meant it. And you know what, it is what it is,” he remarked before ending the discussion on the couple’s current romantic status. “I won’t be discussing my personal life.”
“I know what you writers wanna hear, and you wanna hear more about that and I’m not gonna give you anything,” the tight end teased the audience.”And that’s gonna wrap it up here,” Kelce said in response to Siciliano’s question on whether Swift had gotten in touch with him, ending the interview.
During an interview, Jason Kelce, a player for the Philadelphia Eagles, who is Travis’ brother, was also questioned about the combination. He addressed romance allegations, saying, “I’ve seen these rumors, I cannot comment.”
September 17, 2023: Travis Is Amused by NFL Remarks
Sunday, September 17, saw the Chiefs play against the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL commentator Ian Eagle called a play from Kelce and interjected with a few Swift lyrics. Kelce locates a vacant area for the touchdown!In a reference to Swift’s 2014 Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Blank Space,” he stated.
During his pre-game broadcast on NFL Network, Rich Eisen teased, “You saw it on Thursday night, when Travis Kelce wasn’t in there, it left a ‘blank space,’ but I think he returns today and proves to be the ‘anti-hero.’ Never goes out of’style.'” Rich Eisen was full of Swift allusions.
When the Kansas City Chiefs tight end appeared on The Pat McAfee Show, he disclosed that he had extended an invitation to Swift to attend a game. “I placed the ball in her territory,” he declared. We’ll see what transpires soon. “I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead. You might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead,” I informed her.
He also mentioned how surprised he was by the amount of attention their possible romance has received. The 33-year-old remarked, “It’s hilarious how much traction this has actually got.” “It feels like the old school game Telephone right now, where everyone is just whispering in each other’s ears and hearing random things,” the speaker said.
September 24, 2023: The Super Bowl
Swift surprised both Swifties and football fans when she joined Kelce’s mother, Donna, in supporting the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs during their game against the Chicago Bears, which they ultimately won.
Sports reporter Jarrett Payton posted a video of the two leaving the stadium together on X. The NFL player is seen in the video greeting the anchor with a nod and asking, “How you doin’?” Tay responds with a smile, “Hey!”
Then, Swift and Kelce were seen cruising off in his convertible together, according to
In their New Heights podcast, Jason and Travis discussed their thoughts on the game. “Thank you Taylor for showing up!”Explained Travis. That was a very bold move. Yes, that was a really bold move. She looked fantastic, and I thought it was nice that everyone in the suite had nothing but positive things to say about her and her friends and family. Naturally, the day was ideal for Chiefs supporters as well, and she was the subject of positive conversation from everyone.
He went on, “To see the high fives with Mom, to see the slow-motion chest bumps, to see how Chiefs Kingdom was all excited that she was there.” “I’ll remember that game for sure—that much is certain. At the end, we simply drove off in the getaway car. drove my Chevelle over to the match.
29 September 2023: “Greetings from New York”
Since Swift owns a property in New York City, Kelce was in the area this time as the Kansas City Chiefs were scheduled to play the New York Jets. It was expected that the pop icon would attend MetLife Stadium in support of Kelce and his squad this time. She arrived accompanied by a number of well-known pals, including Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively.
Before the game started, the official NFL account tweeted to Swift on X, “Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you,” and included videos of her introducing herself to fans and having fun at the stadium.
The music sensation traveled back to Kansas City to attend Kelce’s Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos, one day after the star-studded film premiere of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles. Swift joined Donna Kelce in the family suite at Arrowhead Stadium once more, and this time she was all about the KC look, sporting a retro Chiefs windbreaker to the game paired with a black miniskirt and black heeled boots.
October 15, 2023: Travis & Taylor clasping hands
On October 15, 2023, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift arrive in New York City for the SNL Afterparty.
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Following weeks of speculation, Swift and Kelce virtually confirmed their growing romance on October 14 when they showed up hand in hand for the Saturday Night Live season 49 premiere party at Catch Steak in New York City.
The musician made separate unexpected cameos during the Pete Davidson-hosted program. Swift interrupted the humorous spoof mocking the NFL’s recent obsession with the singer to introduce Ice Spice, the musical guest, for their second song. Kelce then made an appearance toward the end of the sketch.
According to pictures released by Page Six earlier in the evening, Swift and Kelce also had a pre-concert supper at Nobu in New York City. The images show the couple holding hands once more.
October 22, 2023: A Return Visit to Arrowhead
Swift must be beginning to feel very familiar with Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, since he returned there on October 22 to cheer on Kelce and his squad during the Chiefs vs. Chargers game. She has now been a frequent visitor to the stadium, having gone to several Chiefs games and bringing her own show there twice—during her Reputation Tour and her The Eras Tour. In memory of Kelce, Swift donned a Chiefs sweater and a friendship bracelet with the number “87” on October 22. She enjoyed watching the game with Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes. Later, Swift and Kelce walked out of the venue together, holding hands.
We can still picture the expression on his face when Taylor gave him a cheek kiss! Swift’s beautiful kiss with the Kansas City tight end went viral on Instagram the day after she attended the Chiefs vs. Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium. The photo was shared by Chariah Gordon, who is dating Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman.
November 11, 2023: Buenos Aires, Onstage Official
Swift and Kelce were initially officially linked in July, and now that they are back on tour, Kelce was seen at his first Eras event. On Saturday night, November 11, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs was there at her concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football player was seen in the VIP tent at Estadio River Plate in fan-filmed clips that were instantly shared on social media, and Swift’s father, Scott, was by his side. Swift and Kelce were spotted out to dinner the previous evening at the Four Seasons Hotel’s Argentinian steakhouse, Elena.
The crowd was really drawn in by Swift’s final performance, though, when she sang, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me,” instead of the original line, “Karma is the guy in the screen coming straight home to me.” After the song ended, she rushed into Kelce’s arms and gave him a kiss.
Swift’s first game day at Arrowhead Stadium and Kelce’s phone number controversy surrounding his friendship bracelet were both covered in detail by the Wall Street Journal in an in-depth interview. Kelce revealed that Swift contacted him after someone on her staff, or possibly a family member, brought him to her attention. He also revealed that Swift and Kelce had been communicating for some time prior to their initial in-person meeting in New York.
Dec. 1, 2023: The Mahomes on a Double Date
On December 1st, Taylor and Travis joined Patrick and Brittany Mahomes at a festive bar in Kansas City to celebrate the season together. Fans shared photographs from the event, which took place at Miracle Pop Up, showing the singer of “Christmas Tree Farm” and tight end decked out in holiday sweaters, while the Mahomes family was seen wearing identical onesies with reindeer.
6 December 2023: Taylor’s Statement
The music sensation talked candidly about the start of her relationship with Travis Kelce for TIME, the magazine that honored her Person of the Year. She said of the July 26 episode of his New Heights podcast, “This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell… We started hanging out right after that.” In that episode, he disclosed that he had crafted a friendship bracelet with his phone number as a gift for her when he attended her July 8 Eras Tour show at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.
“We were a couple by the time I went to that first game,” she disclosed. “I believe there are people who believe they witnessed our first date at that game. We would never be sufficiently insane to start a first date with violence.
Jan. 1, 2024: Kiss of the New Year
At a celebration, Taylor and Travis exchanged New Year’s kisses as they rang in 2024. With confetti raining down above, the singer appeared princess-like in a shimmering gown, creating a tableau straight out of a Taylor Swift song.
In the second half of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 21, 2024, Brittany Mahomes, Jason Kelce, and Taylor Swift react.
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Taylor finally got to meet Travis’ brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce at the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. And Jason undoubtedly left his mark on the singer-songwriter as well as the rest of America: a number of films featuring him drinking beer in the box while taking off his shirt and then leaping into the bleachers to interact with Bills supporters went viral.
Travis claimed on the brothers’ joint podcast New Heights that “Tay said she absolutely loved you” following the game.
Jason said, “I’m not going to lie, I gave Kylie a heads-up.” “I told her I was going to jump out of that suite and take off my shirt the moment we got there, and she said, ‘Jason, don’t you dare.'”
Since we were going to be seeing Taylor, she had previously warned me to behave well, so she was like, ‘Do not. Keep your conduct in check,” he continued. “Kylie, the first day I met you, I was completely inebriated and passed out at the bar,” I said. This adds to the allure. This adds to Jason Kelce’s allure. My goal is to leave the finest possible impression.
Jan. 26, 2024: A Statement from Travis
Travis provided an update on how he and Taylor are handling the public’s attention on their relationship during a press conference for the Kansas City Chiefs. He told reporters, “As long as we’re happy, we can’t listen to anything that’s outside noise.” “It is all that is important.”
The athlete continued, “The most important thing is making sure my focus is right here in this building. I brought this upon myself, and I do enjoy having fun with it all.”
Travis Says “I Love You” on January 28, 2024
Following the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on January 28, 2024, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrate their team’s 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
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When Travis confessed his love to Taylor shortly after the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game, guaranteeing Kansas City’s position in the Super Bowl for the second consecutive season, the Swifties were enthralled.
He told the pop diva who had joined him on the field, “Tay, I’m going to enjoy with the guys,” and then planted a kiss on her. “I cherish you.”
He hugged Tay tightly and continued, saying, “So much it’s not funny.”
Other adorable scenes from the game include Taylor kissing Travis multiple times on the field, seeing him adoringly give a speech to Chiefs Kingdom, and watching him cheer for Travis with his family in a box suite at M&T Bank Stadium in Maryland.
Before Taylor entered Arrowhead Stadium to see the Chiefs-Bears game in September 2023, she had already made it known that she and Travis were a couple. However, the athlete ultimately disclosed the almost precise beginning point of the Tayvis chronology in a late January appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
“Until then, we had been acquainted for almost a month,” he stated. “It wasn’t just a random “Hey, come to the game” message.”
Accordingly, Travis began wooing the singer possibly in late August or early September of 2023.
Kelce said to McAFee, “I love it when Taylor comes and supports me and enjoys the game with the fam and friends.” “Man, this year has been nothing short of amazing.”
February 11, 2024: Super Bowl Sunday
Before the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs play in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11, 2024, Ice Spice, Taylor Swift, and Blake Lively react.
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Swift arrived at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to support Kelce and the Chiefs at Super Bowl LVIII, just hours after wrapping up her final Eras gig in Tokyo. She was decked up in a red bomber jacket, bejeweled black trousers, and a “87” necklace, along with her go-to red lip.
