Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have arguably one of the most high-profile relationships of the modern-day age. Before they were even romantically involved, given their careers, the Grammy-winning artist and Kansas City Chiefs tight end had already amassed a large following and experienced a great deal of fame, but as soon as they were linked, their level of media attention skyrocketed. Ever since the professional football player admitted on his podcast, New Heights With Jason and Travis Kelce (which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce), that he tried to give the pop star his number at one of her Era Tour concerts, they’ve been dominating headlines.

For months after the athlete admitted his crush on the “Love Story” singer, speculation about their relationship status persisted. In the later half of 2023, several appearances of Swift at Travis’s Chiefs games and a few sightings of the two together in New York City fueled the rumors about their love lives. While Travis discussed Swift here and there on his podcast, it wasn’t until December 2023 that the award-winning musician finally confirmed her relationship with Travis, opening up about their flourishing romance. Since then, the two have supported one another in their professional endeavors, with Swift cheering Travis on at his NFL games and Travis joining the audience at Swift’s Eras Tour concerts.

To get the full scoop on every moment that has shaped their connection, scroll on for a full timeline of Swift and Kelce’s relationship.

July 26, 2023: A Public Admission of His Crush

On an episode of his podcast, the professional tight end admitted that he tried to shoot his shot with the artist at one of her Era Tour concerts. Travis explained that he wanted to meet Swift after her show, so he could give her a friendship bracelet (a customary exchange among attendees at Swift’s concerts) with his phone number on it—a plan that was ultimately foiled. “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 shared.

September 20, 2023: A Frenzy of Dating Rumors

After Travis revealed the romantic gesture he planned to put him on Swift’s radar, a frenzy of dating rumors emerged. During an appearance on DeCamara & Ritchie on Audacy’s SportsRadio 94 WIP, Jason added fuel to the fire, joking that the reports are accurate. When asked about his brother’s possible romance with Swift, Jason responded, “I think they’re doing great, and I think it’s 100 percent true, and I hope this thing goes a mile—no, I’m joking. I don’t know what’s happening.”

September 21, 2023: A First-Date Invitation

The following day, in an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Travis admitted that he asked Swift out, inviting her to see him play at Arrowhead Stadium—which is where she held one of her Eras Tour shows. He proposed the date by saying, “I’ve seen you rock the stage at Arrowhead. You might have to come see me rock the stage at Arrowhead and see which one’s a little more lit.” He didn’t specify whether he delivered the message online or in person, but regardless, he said he “threw the ball in her court.”

September 24, 2023: The First NFL Spectator Sighting

Swift was spotted in the Kelce family’s suite, standing beside his mother, Donna Kelce, at one of Travis’s games. To show her support, the musician dressed in red and cheered for the Chiefs. After the game, Swift and Travis were seen walking out together.

September 27, 2023: A Recap of Their First Public Hangout

On another episode of his podcast, Travis reflected on Swift showing up to support him at his game. “I’m enjoying life, and I sure as hell enjoyed this weekend,” he admitted. “Shout out to Taylor for pulling up. That was pretty ballsy. I just thought it was awesome how everybody in the suite had nothing but great things to say about her—the friends and family. She looked amazing, and everybody was talking about her in a great light.”

October 1, 2023: Another NFL Game Appearance

The following week, Swift was back at the next Chiefs game, which took place at MetLife Stadium. This time, though, the “Blank Space” singer wasn’t alone—many of her celebrity friends, such as Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, Sophie Turner, and Antoni Porowski, tagged along.

October 6, 2023: A New Level of Fame

During a team media availability, Travis acknowledged how spending time with Swift has given him a whole new level of attention. In particular, he said he’s been navigating “paparazzi just taking photos from all over the place.” Despite this heightened public scrutiny, Travis said he knows what he’s signing up for when it comes to Swift. “At the same time, it comes with it,” he remarked. “You’ve got a lot of people that care about Taylor—and for good reason.”

October 14, 2023: A New York City Sighting

For the first time, aside from the football stadium, Swift and Travis were seen out and about together. Following their surprise appearance on SNL, the two of them were photographed holding hands as they arrived at the after-party at Catch Steak in New York City. “Taylor and Travis were there all night, and they were so smiley,” a source told People. “They were always connected throughout the night. They were super comfortable with each other. They were very cuddly.”

October 15, 2023: Date Night

The following night, Swift and Travis were photographed again on the streets of New York City. According to paparazzi photos, they were holding hands as they left the Waverly Inn restaurant, where they had dinner together.

October 22, 2023: A Reference to Their Origin Story

At another Chiefs game, Swift referenced the start of her relationship with Travis by wearing a friendship bracelet with his number on it—a full-circle moment for the professional athlete. While cheering on Travis, Swift donned a vintage Chiefs sweatshirt. She even did a secret handshake with Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

November 11, 2023: Eras Tour Round Two

When Swift was performing at Buenos Aires, Argentina, a continuation of her Eras Tour, Travis supported her in the crowd. During her performance, Swift referenced her relationship with Travis during her final song, “Karma,” by changing the lyrics to, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me.” After the show, Swift ran into Travis’s arms and gave him a kiss.

November 20, 2023: Shared Values

In an interview for the cover of The Wall Street Journal, Travis opened up about his and Swift’s compatibility and the foundation of their connection. “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 expressed that Swift was unlike anyone else he’s dated before.

December 6, 2023: Swift Finally Speaks Out

After months of publications reporting on their whereabouts and supposed romance, Swift finally spoke on her relationship with Travis in her interview for Time’s 2023 Person of the Year. Confirming she and Travis are an item, the award-winning musician discussed the conception and evolution of their union. “[It] all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell,” 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.”

December 25, 2023: Christmas in the Stands

Swift spent Christmas rooting for Travis as the Chiefs battled it out against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Her parents and her brother also attended the game to support Swift’s boyfriend. Afterwards, the athlete and the artist left the stadium together, hand in hand.

December 31, 2023: A New Year’s Eve Kiss

The couple continued the holiday festivities at a New Year’s Eve party in Kansas City. A fellow attendee recorded the two kissing one another in their glitzy getups.

January 28, 2024: An AFC Championship Game Victory

During the AFC Championship Game, the Chiefs and the Ravens competed for their spot in Super Bowl LVIII. Swift watched the game unfold from the stands, and when the Chiefs secured the win, she stormed the field and gave the tight end a passionate peck. She also whispered something into his ear, covering her mouth with her hand to conceal the message.

February 5, 2024: A Proud Boyfriend

After Swift won her fourth Album of the Year at the 2024 Grammys, Travis couldn’t help but gush about her talent. “She’s unbelievable,” he said during the annual media event for the Super Bowl. “She’s rewriting the history books herself. I told her I’ll have to hold up my end of the bargain and come home with hardware, too.”

February 11, 2024: A Super Bowl Triumph

When Travis assisted his team in winning Super Bowl LVIII, Swift ran out onto the field to praise his victory by showering him with a lot of affection, including a huge hug and a kiss. To celebrate the Chiefs’ win, Swift and Travis headed to XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. Spectators saw the duo singing and dancing to her hit track, “Love Story,” and partying until the wee hours of the morning.

February 23, 2024: Ongoing Support

Once again, Travis supported Swift by attending another one of her Eras Tour shows. As the musician performed at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Travis stood in the stadium, decked out in friendship bracelets. According to a video on X, as Swift was leaving the stadium after the show, she waved to fans before embracing Travis, who was waiting outside for her.

April 13, 2024: The Concert Festivities Continue

Swift and Travis had date night at Coachella a couple of months later. As the duo watched their friends, such as Ice Spice and Jack Antonoff, perform, they held hands, kissed, and danced. At one point, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan joined them for a double date.

April 19, 2024: A Lyrical Allusion

Swift released her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, in April 2024, and a few of her songs alluded to her relationship with Travis. One song, in particular, “So High School,” seems to reference the football star, with lyrics about a guy who makes her laugh and reminds her of being 16 again.

May 23, 2024: Back to the Beginning

Patrick provided some insight into the beginning of Swift and Travis’s relationship. “I was the one who invited Travis to the first Taylor concert when the friendship bracelet [idea came up],” he said on The Pat McAfee Show. “He was sitting in my suite, so I feel like I was the matchmaker. I had some input in there, as well. I was like, ‘Dude, you should go for it. Just go for it.’ And you know Travis, man. He does it. He’s a great dude. I’m glad it worked out for the best.”

June 22, 2024: Instagram Official

Almost a year after the two were romantically linked, the couple finally went Instagram official. Swift posted the first photo with Travis on her social media account: a selfie with her boyfriend, alongside Prince William and two of his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, after her first Eras Tour concert in London.

June 23, 2024: A Joint Performance

The following night, Travis joined Swift on stage during her London show. Travis, dressed in costume to match the backup dancers, helped carry Swift from one side of the stage to a couch, where she quickly changed outfits. As Travis made his exit, Taylor blew him a kiss.