How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce went from bracelet moment to engagement

Rodney Knuppel

How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce went from bracelet moment to engagement image

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship has become one of the most publicized love stories in both sports and entertainment, but it all started with a small gesture.

A chance moment at Arrowhead

In July 2023, Kelce attended Swift’s Eras Tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium, the same field where he has built his Hall of Fame career. He brought along a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it, hoping to pass it to her. That attempt fell flat, but the story didn’t end there.

From missed connection to romance

By the end of that summer, Kelce and Swift finally connected privately. Soon after, rumors started circulating that the two were spending time together away from the spotlight. Everything became official on September 24, 2023, when Swift showed up at Arrowhead to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears. That afternoon marked the beginning of her regular appearances at NFL games, with cameras capturing her cheering in a suite alongside Kelce’s family.

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Swift’s record as a good luck charm

Over the next two years, Swift became a regular at Kansas City games. She’s been present at 23 of them, including two Super Bowl wins, and the Chiefs hold a 19–4 record when she’s in the building. Whether or not you believe in luck, the numbers have become a fun storyline for fans who joke that her presence practically guarantees a victory.

The engagement announcement

On August 26, 2025, Kelce proposed in a garden setting, and the couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post with the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The playful line reflected their humor as much as their bond.

No details about the wedding have been released yet, but given their public profile, it’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about celebrity events of the decade. Even Caitlin Clark jumped in on the action right away.

From a bracelet that didn’t quite reach its target to an engagement that captured the world’s attention, this story between two lovebirds keeps on going.

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Rodney Knuppel

Rodney Knuppel is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. When not watching, listening or writing about sports, Rodney enjoys following the travels of his three kids, who are all active in their own sports and activities. A huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, Rodney also enjoys St. Louis Blues hockey and is a big Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan.