The most notable news from our resident popstar BFF Taylor Swift (aside from her record-breaking Eras Tour movie, of course) is her most recent boyfriend update. Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were first linked after Travis tried to give the singer his phone number during one of her concerts this year. And after a few NFL games, getaway car rides, and restaurant takeovers later, it looks like this potential relationship isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Here's a timeline on everything we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's potential relationship!
A Timeline Of Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce's Relationship
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September, 24 2023 - Taylor Swift Started Attending Kansas City Chiefs Games
Taylor Swift started attending Kansas City Chiefs games this year, seemingly after an indirect invite from Travis Kelce himself. When Taylor played her Eras Tour at Arrowhead Stadium (the Chiefs' home stadium), Travis tried to give her a friendship with his number on it.
“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,” Travis told his brother after Jason during an episode of their New Heights podcast. “I was a little butt hurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”
Considering Taylor Swift has now gone to a few Chiefs games — and nearly broken the internet — we're pretty sure he's not upset anymore!
On September 24, Taylor Swift watched the NFL game with Travis' mom Donna. After the football game on September 24 — in which Taylor sat with Travis Kelce's mom, Donna, and created (another) pop culture phenomenon with a single photo — not only did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leave the Arrowhead Stadium locker room together, but they also drove away in Travis' convertible!
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October 1, 2023 - Taylor Brought Some Friends To Watch The Chiefs
On October 1, she was joined by all-star BFF's Sabrina Carpenter, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, and Hugh Jackman to watch the Chiefs play against the New York Jets. While Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift didn't leave the stadium together after *this* game was over, the fact that Taylor was surrounded by so many of her friends feels like they're there to support something special.
And we'd be remiss not to mention a few easter eggs while we're at it! This feels so much like a callback to Taylor's 1989 era, where she spent a ton of 2013-2015 hanging with her friends in the coolest NYC spots. Plus, the fact she's wearing all black (and some edgy accessories on her shorts) while we all speculate on what she's up to and who she's dating, not too dissimilar from her Reputation era. 👀
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October 12, 2023 — Taylor Swift Makes A Good First Impression
We know Taylor always tries to make a good impression (hello "Mirrorball!"), but it turns out, she also makes a good impression without even trying.
The first time Taylor met Travis Kelce's dad Ed, he noticed how genuine she was when she started helping around the suite. “She gets up to go get a drink or somethin,g and she starts picking up empty bottles, cans, plates that are scattered around," he tells People. “And I'm just thinking, 'I don't think she got the diva memo. She didn't get the spoiled musician. She doesn't know how to pull that off.' And that really to me said a whole lot.”
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October 14, 2023 - Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Were On SNL
Yes, Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce were both on the October 14 episode of Saturday Night Live. The couple attended the SNL afterparty together and fans were very quick to spot how much the football player took care of the singer. He opened her door, made sure she was okay, and reportedly even told a bodyguard that he could step aside. When I first saw the images, they looked so much like a rom-com cover to me that I thought they were photoshopped!
Then on Sunday night, Travis and Taylor were seen in New York City again as they made their way into a restaurant (once again holding hands!). It might be important for Swifties to note that both of Taylor's outfits are black, edgy, and very Reputation...I can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve!
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October 19, 2023 Travis Apparently Plans To Visit Taylor On Her International Tour
ETreported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are "all in" on this relationship, according to a source. They told the outlet that Travis intends to head to Buenos Aires, Argentina while he's on a bye-week for the Kansas City Chiefs. We hope he's able to give her those friendship bracelets this time! 😘
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October 22, 2023 - Taylor Swift Is Improving Travis Kelce's Game
After the 31-17 win on October 22, Kansas City Chiefs' coach Andy Reid mentioned how much Taylor's influencing Travis' game during a press conference. He notes that Travis' performance is only improving and that “Taylor can stay around all she wants.”
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The October 22 game also appears to be the couple's official hard launch. Mecole Hardman Jr.'s girlfriend Chariah Gordon posted a series of photos with Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce after the game — including this one where Taylor's kissing Travis on the cheek! Swoon!
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October 31 — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Celebrate Halloween Together
On an episode of Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast, Travis said he loves the idea of a dinner party on Halloween night. "Like a Halloween dinner party. Everybody comes in costumes and we have a party," he says in the conversation.
But he also refuses to admit what costume he picked. "I'm gonna let mine be a surprise," he says. "I'll make sure everybody sees it, and we'll talk about it after Halloween."
They haven't posted their costumes yet, but we can't wait to see the final looks!
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship only continues to get deeper, especially since a source told ET Online that Taylor could be the one for Travis: "Everyone close to Travis loves that he is happy. He is on the path to finding that special person in Taylor."
However, given the frenzy around Taylor, and the media coverage of their relationship in general, Travis' family is also concerned for their safety. (And after hundreds of fans showed up uninvited to see Taylor attend a private wedding, we kind of are too, TBH).
"They're so appreciative of their fans, but hope to keep some aspects of their relationship private going forward," the source continues. "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."
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November 5 — Taylor Swift (Virtually) Celebrates Travis Kelce's New Record
After the Kansas City Chiefs game on November 5, People posted on Instagram celebrating Travis Kelce's new title as the KC Chiefs' leading receiver with 10,941 receiving yards. Taylor Swift liked the post, and considering she's very strategic and intentional about her Instagram activity, Swifites were very excited.
"Me giggling cuz TS liked this post," one user commented. "It’s an interesting time for Taylor & Kelcem" another said. "They are both at supremely high career success points. What joy!"
On November 9, a source told US Weekly that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce “actually spend a lot of one-on-one time together and have developed a very real connection," plus the fact that "they have very detailed plans coming up on how to stay together while she’s on tour and he has games.”
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November 11 — Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Have Their Own Rom-Com Moment
On November 11, Taylor changed the lyrics of "Karma" from "Karma is the guy on the screen coming straight home to me" to "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me" (a move that seemed somewhat spontaneous considering how surprised her backup dancers were!!). Travis reveals on the November 15 episode of his New Heights podcastthat he had a "little bit of a clue" she'd change the lyrics.
"Definitely when I heard it come out of her mouth, [it] still shocked me," he says. "I was like...'Oh, she really just said that, alright.'" He was so shocked in fact, that he didn't even realize Taylor's dad was trying to high five him. "Mr. Swift, I apologize big guy," he continues. "I never miss a high five too, big high five guy!"
And after the show, Taylor went straight up to Travis standing outside a tent and the coupleshared a kiss. It felt like it was straight out of a rom-com — a popstar running up to a star football player and surprising him with a kiss. The crowds in person went wild, but the internet also can't stop talking about it!
"This is sooooo adorable," one X user said. "Her little run. His hands behind his back like he’s waiting for his prom date or something. Ughhh they’re both in deep."
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November 20 — Travis Kelce Spills On His Relationship In WSJ Magazine
Travis Kelce once again breaks the internet with his WSJ Magazine cover story. He talks about football, his family, and (of course) Taylor Swift. “I’ve never been a man of words. Being around her, seeing how smart Taylor is, has been f*cking mind-blowing," he says. “Obviously I’ve never dated anyone with that kind of aura about them….But at the same time, I’m not running away from any of it….She’s just living, enjoying life. When she acts like that I better not be the one acting all strange.”
Even Mama Kelce had something to add! “I can tell you this,” she says in the interview. “He’s happier than I’ve seen him in a long time…. God bless him, he shot for the stars!”
Fans are also hoping to find out Taylor and Travis are spending Thanksgiving together. Via Page Six, Taylor will fly back from her Eras Tour in Rio de Janeiro to spend the holiday in the States before heading back for another show on November 24. And TMZ reports that the couple "plans to be together for the holidays," which includes lining their schedules up to spend as much time together as they can.
Taylor celebrated another one of Travis' milestones on Instagram, when she liked a post from the Kansas City Chiefs. "Fastest tight end to 11k receiving yards AND the only player in franchise history to do it," the post says. According to a Daily Mail source, as soon as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour wrapped up its 2023 dates, she's moved into Travis' private Kansas City mansion (which he reportedly bought for them to spend time together) for the duration of her break — which includes her birthday and Christmas. Here's hoping we see her at another KC Chiefs game soon!
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December 3 — Taylor Shows Up To The Chiefs Game Looking Festive
Taylor Swift hung out in a box with Brittany Mahomes in Green Bay, Wisconsin during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Green Bay Packers. Not only is Taylor Swift's jacket KC Chiefs red, but it's also totally Christmas appropriate! "Travis' friends think this is the real deal for him,” an insider told Peopleat the end of November. “They're still a little shocked by all of it — that he's dating the Taylor Swift, but they've seen how down to earth she is with his friends and family.”
But before Taylor donned her Elmo-approved red coat, the couple was already in the Christmas spirit. They showed up to Miracle, a pop-up bar in Kansas City, on December 1, for the Chiefs' holiday party. It appears they were wearing some festive sweatshirts (as well as Taylor's signature red lip). Here's hoping they also got to have some more chicken with seemingly ranch.
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December 6 — Taylor Talks Travis In Her TIME Person Of The Year Article
There's been pleeeeeenty of speculation about when Taylor and Travis actually started dating. Was it that first Chiefs game? Were they just friends still? Was it before that game? While only the lovebirds know their true timeline, Taylor gave us a peek behind the curtain in her TIME MagazinePerson of the Year article.
According to Tay herself, the pair started hanging out immediately after Travis first mentioned her on his New Heights podcast. She said, “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.”
Swift continued by explaining that she and Travis "show up for each other" and that they're "just proud of each other." BRB, sobbing.
On December 8, an insider told Life & Style Mag that Travis is planning something special for Taylor's 34th birthday on December 13. “Travis has something special planned,” they say. “He’s arranged a very intimate romantic dinner just for the two of them, and is also trying to pull off a semi-surprise party with the help of some of her closest friends."
The insider also says Travis could use the evening to propose to Taylor, which we would *totally* be in favor of.
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December 10 — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Share Some Swoon-Worthy PDA
After the KC Chiefs and Buffalo Bills game on Sunday December 10, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce went out with the team to celebrate. They wound up back at the Miracle pop-up bar, which is still just as (if not even more) festive than it was before! The evening was sure to lift Travis' spirits after the Chiefs' loss, and I, for one, need to make Taylor's Christmapolitan drink ASAP.
Thanks to the Chiefs' barber @patty_cuts, we also have a pic of Taylor and Travis embracing each other! If you ask me, this deserves to be a movie poster because I feel like we're living in a real-life rom-com. And apparently, one of their friends agrees!
"We had an amazing time," Chetarah Jackson (a friend of Travis' who sat with Taylor in the suite at the game) tells Entertainment Tonight. "Taylor and Travis are so in love. It was so cute seeing them together and I can see them getting married."
So, what's the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?
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According to Taylor herself (via an interview with Time), the pair started seeing each other right after Travis "called her out" on his New Heights podcast in July.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship continues to get more serious. “They share a strong work ethic and have a huge appreciation for life and their careers, strong family bond and values," the insider tells People.
An insider also shares that during Taylor's break from the Eras Tour (during September and October), she enjoyed catching up with all of her friends and “had fun spending time with Travis.“ We cannot get enough of this couple!
How old is Taylor Swift and how old is Travis Kelce?
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were born in 1989. Travis just turned 34 on October 5 and since Taylor Swift's birthday is December 13, she's 34 now, too! After Travis and Taylor left Arrowhead Stadium together, some Swifties noticed Travis was wearing a blue and white set, and wondered whether it served as a 1989 (Taylor's Version) double release Easter egg.
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