Travis Kelce’s & Taylor Swift relationship timeline as couple announces engagement

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The couple shared the happy news on Tuesday with romantic Instagram photos showing Kelce down on one knee beneath a rose-covered arch.

The post was lighthearted, with the caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Fans quickly filled the comments with excitement. The photos received over 10 million likes in less than an hour.

A Love Story in the Spotlight

Their relationship began in July 2023, when Kelce attended Swift’s Eras Tour show in Kansas City. He later admitted that he tried to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it, but failed to meet her that night. That moment, however, sparked interest that eventually grew into a romance.

By September 2023, rumors started that the two were quietly spending time together in New York City. Kelce hinted on podcasts that he had reached out to Swift. Soon after, she attended her first Kansas City Chiefs game and was seen sitting next to his mother, Donna Kelce.

Viral Moments Along the Way

Swift’s game-day appearances became global news. She brought along celebrity friends like Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman to cheer for Kelce. The couple was often spotted leaving stadiums together, sparking headlines about their growing bond.

In October 2023, they both made surprise cameos on Saturday Night Live and were photographed holding hands. A few weeks later, Swift was seen kissing Kelce on the cheek after a Chiefs win, confirming their romance publicly.

By November 2023, their love story went viral when Swift changed the lyrics of her hit song Karma during her Argentina show, singing: “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me.” The crowd erupted as Kelce smiled from the VIP tent.

From Super Bowl to Eras Tour

Swift supported Kelce at the 2024 Super Bowl, where the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers. The couple kissed on the field as cameras captured the moment. Months later, in June 2024, Kelce joined Swift on stage at Wembley Stadium in London, helping her during a performance in front of thousands of fans.

Engagement rumors had already begun by late 2024, especially after photos from her Eras Tour wrap party. In early 2025, Kelce dodged questions about proposing at the Super Bowl, teasing reporters with witty replies.

The Proposal and Ring

On August 26, 2025, the couple finally confirmed what fans had been waiting for. Kelce proposed in a romantic garden setting filled with roses. Swift’s engagement ring features a large square-oval diamond in a gold bezel design, created by jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry with Kelce’s input.

The couple’s announcement instantly became one of the most viral moments of the year. With millions of fans across music and sports, their wedding is expected to be one of the most talked-about celebrity events in history.