“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift wrote in an Instagram post. Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end have dated since 2023.
The attention she has brought to Kansas City has inarguably been good for local businesses, from shops whose Chiefs apparel and jewelry she has worn, to bakeries that have added Swift-themed cookies to their regular menus.
The couple did not announce a wedding date.
While Kansas City and the world waits to learn more about this generation’s royal wedding, look back through some of our favorite Kansas City Star photos from Taylor and Travis’ relationship.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) and Taylor Swift walk off the field after the trophy ceremony following the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Swift congratulates Kelce after the Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl in 2024. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are convinced she wrote two songs about her romance with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end on her new double album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Swift and Kelce were spotted leaving Arrowhead Stadium in December, 2023. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
It was quite the night of hugging for Brittany Mahomes, left, and Taylor Swift as the Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos in October, 2023. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes don’t hold back their enthusiasm when watching Chiefs games. Here they had a special handshake during the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 22, 2023. Nick Wagner The Kansas City Star
Taylor Swift wore a vintage Chiefs sweatshirt from Kansas City’s The Westside Storey shop to the Chiefs-Bills game on Dec. 10, 2023. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Pop star Taylor Swift walks off the field after the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. Nick Wagner The Kansas City Star
Taylor Swift arrives for the Chiefs game against the Cincinnati Bengals game on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Fox sportscasters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson want to see Taylor Swift perform at the next Super Bowl and are trying to get Swifties excited about it, too. Swift arrives at Arrowhead Stadium before the AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87), left, and Taylor Swift walk off the field after the trophy ceremony following the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Pop superstar Taylor Swift, talks with her father, Scott Swift, at a Kansas City Chiefs game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 7, 2024. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Escorted by security, Taylor Swift arrived at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 4, 2024 to watch boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Pop star Taylor Swift and singer Danielle Haim walk down through a tunnel to attend an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 15, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Pop superstar Taylor Swift arrives to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Dec. 21, 2024. tljungblad@kcstar.com Tammy Ljungblad
Taylor Swift, in only her second public appearance of the new year, wore Chanel to the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Houston Texans in their AFC Divisional Round playoff match Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 18, 2025. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark react to a blocked field goal in the second half of the Chiefs AFC Divisional Round playoff game vs. the Houston Texans on Jan. 18, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Pop star Taylor Swift is escorted by security on a golf cart to attend the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills on Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Pop super star Taylor Swift arrives for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Pop star Taylor Swift, left, embraces Brittany Mahomes, wife of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as they watch the trophy ceremony following the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Taylor Swift, left, takes a photo with Donna Kelce, mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, after the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Taylor Swift embraces Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift walk off the field after the trophy ceremony following the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
This story was originally published August 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM.
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Hannah Wise is The Kansas City Star’s Managing Editor. She oversees the newsroom’s digital strategy, content and audience engagement efforts. Previously, she worked at The New York Times and Dallas Morning News.
