Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement, explained: Full guide to proposal, ring details, wedding plans and more

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have formed one of the biggest power couples sports has ever seen.

Even if you're not into sports or Swift's music, it's been hard to miss the growth of the pop star's relationship with the longtime Kansas City Chiefs legendary tight end. Initial rumors grew into the two officially dating and making public appearances together, and in the years since, Swift and Kelce have become the most talked-about couple in the world of sports.

So, when Kelce popped the question a few years into his relationship with Swift, and then the two announced their engagement online, it brought a frenzy of follow-up questions for fans. When will they officially tie the knot? What ring did Kelce get Swift? How long have they been together?

The Sporting News has you covered on every detail about the Kelce-Swift engagement and wedding plans.

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Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding details 

At the time, there are very limited details on the future wedding for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift — if any. The two announced their engagement in the summer of 2025, so it may take more time for them to plan the event, including its date and location.

However, People Magazine did report in September 2025 that anonymous sources said the Kelce-Swift wedding would be "more private."

"It will definitely be a private affair and not a spectacle,” the source told People. “They both have a close circle of friends, and they’ll respect their privacy.”

Rumors have suggested that the wedding could take place at Swift's mansion in Westerly, Rhode Island, as a Boston.com report indicates, but there is no confirmation yet that the event will be held at the multi-million dollar property.

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When did Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get engaged?

On Aug. 26, 2025, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement on social media. However, they had reportedly been engaged for around two weeks before then.

Kelce's father, Ed, told News 5 that Travis proposed to Taylor "maybe two weeks" prior to the public announcement.

"He was going to put it off till this week. I think she was getting maybe a little antsy, but he was going to put her off till this week, to, you know, make some grand thing, to make it a big special event," Ed Kelce told News 5. "And I told him repeatedly, you know, you could do it on the side of the road, do it any place that makes it a special event ... when you get down on one knee and ask her to marry you."

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Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce proposal details

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's proposal was in a garden of flowers, including pink and white roses as a backdrop for the longtime NFL star as he got down on one knee.

Swift wore a Polo Ralph Lauren halter dress, gold accessories and tan sandal heels, while Kelce donned a short-sleeve navy cableknit sweater, khaki shorts and brown loafers. The two posed for pictures, sharing photos of the engagement on Instagram.

According to News 5, Travis Kelce's proposal took place at a garden outside his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri. His father provided some insight into how the proposal went down.

"He got her out there, they were about to go out to dinner, and he said, 'Let's go out and have a glass of wine,' ... they got out there, and that's when he asked her, and it was beautiful," Ed Kelce told News 5 of the engagement. "They started FaceTiming me and their mother and her folks to make sure everybody knew. So, to see them together is great."

Later on, Kelce spoke about his engagement on his "New Heights" podcast.

"The first time I introduced Taylor as my fiancée to my teammates, it was pretty cool," he said. "I still get giddy, it's exciting times. It is still fresh. It has been so much fun hearing from everybody and seeing the internet go crazy."

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Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagement announcement

While Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift had reportedly already been engaged for two weeks when they shared the news, they dropped the biggest celebrity news of the day on Aug. 26, 2025.

Taylor Swift engagement Instagram post

In a joint Instagram post, Kelce and Swift shared photos from their proposal with the caption, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

The series of pictures included Kelce being down on one knee, close-up shots of Swift's ring and photos of the two hugging and sitting together in the garden.

The Instagram post instantly became one of the most historic in the history of the social media app; per CNet, the joint post announcing the Kelce-Swift engagement broke Instagram's record for reposts and earned 14 million likes within the first hour. 

As of September 2025, the post had 36.6 million likes, which puts it in the top-10 for most-liked Instagram posts ever.

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New Heights Taylor Swift episode

Just weeks before the engagement announcement, Swift and Kelce were already at the center of the pop culture world when they appeared together on Travis and Jason Kelce's popular podcast, "New Heights."

The episode was significant for a few reasons; not only was it the first time that Travis and Taylor sat down together for an in-depth interview after months upon months of dating, but it also marked a rare opportunity for fans of Swift to get insight into her career that she doesn't offer often.

The premiere of the episode became an event in itself for fans. On Aug. 13, 2025, the "New Heights episode" dropped, with Swift using the appearance to announce her next album, "The Life of a Showgirl." As Jason and Travis Kelce spoke to Swift over the podcast, she discussed her reclaiming her music, how she has gotten into football as a fan of the Chiefs, her hobbies, the details of her album, and more.

While Ed Kelce did say that the couple got engaged around two weeks prior to the Aug. 26 announcement, it's unknown whether Travis and Taylor were already engaged when recording the podcast.

The episode became, by far, the most popular for "New Heights" ever, and it also set a YouTube record for most concurrent podcast views with 1.3 million.

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Taylor Swift engagement ring details

One of the biggest parts of any proposal and engagement is the ring. How much did it cost? Who made it? How many carats? Here's everything we know about Taylor Swift's engagement ring.

Taylor Swift engagement ring cost

There is no official known cost of Swift's engagement ring. However, according to a USA Today story, jewelers have offered various ranges for the price. One from Jared Jewelers estimated it cost around $250,000-500,000, while another from Lorel Diamonds estimated it was more like $675,000 to $1 million. Still, George Khalife told People that he thinks the diamond could be up to 20 carats and range from $3.5 to $5 million. 

Because it's considered an antique diamond, it's "difficult to give a hard cost on," a source told USA Today.

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Taylor Swift engagement ring cut

Cosmopolitan and other outlets reported that the ring looks to be an "Old Mine Brilliant Cut" diamond that is set in a gold band. It was designed by Kindred Lubeck, who reportedly worked with Kelce in making the custom design. Lubeck works with Artifex Fine Jewelry, which boasts rings up to $33,600 in their collection, per People.

Lubeck is known for her work with natural gemstones; she went to school at Florida State and graduated in 2017 with a degree in psychology. She briefly worked for a law firm, but in 2019 joined her father's business, Jewels by Lubeck. 

The official size of Swift's ring isn't confirmed. However, various sources in a story for Elle estimated it to be between a seven-and-nine-carat diamond, although another jeweler indicated it could be as high as 13 carats.

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Taylor Swift engagement ring replicas

Not long after Swift's engagement, some fans showed interest in purchasing a replica version of her ring. The U.S. Sun reported that there were a few ring options out there that looked similar to Swift's, but much cheaper.

That included one from Sterling Forever with the Sterling Silver Elongated Cushion Cocktail Ring. Another was from Macy's, with the Moissanite Bezel Ring in 10K Gold. Both are much cheaper options for a Swift ring replica. 

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Taylor Swift engagement dress

In the photos from her engagement, Taylor Swift was wearing the "Striped Silk-Blend Dress" by Polo Ralph Lauren, according to People.

Of course, following the engagement news, that $320 dress with black stripes quickly sold out online. Some fans online have bought the dress and showed it off following the proposal:

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Taylor Swift engagement flowers

Flowers were central to the engagement photos for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Florist Ashley Greer detailed the flowers that became the backdrop in a story with People, estimating they cost up to $38,000. 

Greer described the proposal scene as an "enchanted garden," saying it likely took around 800 pounds of greenery, 1,200 roses and at least 1,000 other flowers. The scene was centered around a "domed arboretum" that included “mostly southern smilax vines, moss and vines with garden roses, anemone, roses, lilies and candles interwoven," per People.

Greer also told People that the flowers in the planters in the photos are "limelight hydrangea, secret garden roses, delphinium and pink surprise lilies," and the ground installation included "boulders, river rocks, plants, white duchess peonies, white scabiosa, ferns and pockets of roses."

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Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship timeline 

Here's a brief overview of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship. A more in-depth breakdown of the timeline can be found here.

July 8, 2023: Swift makes a tour stop Kansas City, and the Chiefs tight end attended her three-hour long show.

Sept. 12, 2023: Rumors and reports incidcated that Swift and Kelce were "quietly hanging out."

Sept. 24, 2023: Swift cheers Kelce on from the Chiefs' suites with his mother, Donna, as the team beat the Bears. Kelce scored a touchdown in the 41-10 win. After the game, the two were seen leaving together.

Oct. 14, 2023: Swift and Kelce were spotted holding hands in New York City after an episode of "Saturday Night Live," in which they each made cameos. 

Dec. 6, 2023: As Swift is named the Time Magazine Person of the Year, she  opened up about her relationship with Kelce, including "going to see him do what he loves" by going to Chiefs games.

Jan. 21, 2024: Kansas City went on a road playoff game to Buffalo, with Swift appearing in the family's suite with Jason Kelce.

Jan. 28, 2024: The Chiefs beat the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, and the couple shared a few personal moments on the field, that were caught by cameras.

Feb. 11, 2024: Swift attends Super Bowl 58 and celebrates as Kelce and the Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl with a win over the 49ers.

June 23, 2024: During Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, Kelce joined her on stage in full costume in London.

Jan. 26, 2025: Swift supports Kelce and the Chiefs in-person as they won another AFC Championship, returning to the Super Bowl.

Aug. 11, 2025: While Kelce was preparing for the NFL season and Swift was preparing to release her latest album, the two appeared alongside Jason Kelce for an episode of "New Heights."

Aug. 26, 2025: Swift and Kelce announce that they are engaged, sharing photos of Kelce's proposal in a garden on Instagram with the caption, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."

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Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement reactions

When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dropped the news that they were engaged to be married, it sent fans, athletes, sports teams and celebrities into a frenzy on social media. 

Here are some of the best reactions to the engagement at the time from sports teams:

Jason Kelce addressed the engagement with Travis on "New Heights."

Some celebrities reacted to the news, like Miles Teller and Nikki Glazer. 

No one was rooting harder for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to get engaged more than Nikki Glaser. ❤️ #VMAs pic.twitter.com/NoNdhYcbev

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) September 8, 2025

Some of the other top reactions in the sports world included a quip about it over ESPN airwaves, along with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaking about the engagement. 

On the day the news dropped, one CBS reporter was excited to announce it on live TV.

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Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagement FAQs

Is Taylor Swift engaged?

Yes, Taylor Swift is engaged. Travis Kelce proposed to her in August 2025, and the two announced their engagement on Aug. 26, 2025.

Has Taylor Swift been engaged before?

While Swift has had some other high-profile relationships, she had never been engaged before meeting Kelce, at least based on public information.

Has Travis Kelce been engaged before?

Kelce has also had some past relationships in the public eye, but he had never been engaged prior to meeting Swift, at least publicly.

Where did Taylor Swift get engaged?

Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift on the grounds of his mansion in Leawood, Missouri. More specifically, it was in a garden with thousands of flowers and floral arrangements on his property.

How many carats is Taylor Swift's ring?

There is no confirmation on the exact carat size of Swift's ring, but it's been estimated anywhere between seven-to-13 carats by experts and jewelers in various interviews.

What is an old mine diamond?

An old mind diamond is one from the 18th and 19th centuries that has been handcrafted. They are characterized by a "softer look with larger facets and a distinctive fire," according to Ken and Dana Design, and they're "known for the distinctive squarish shape with soft, curved edges." The diamonds have a smaller table, high crown, and 58 large facets.

Handcrafted diamonds are imperfect because they weren't cut by a machine. They appear more organic and have a warm, sparkle rather than a forced shine from a machine. And because they are handcrafted, no two old mine-cut diamonds are the same, an individuality that helps to drive up the price. 

Who made Taylor Swift engagement ring?

Swift's engagement ring was designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry in collaboration with Kelce. Lubeck graduated from FSU with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

“I am a goldsmith specializing in hand engraving (think of it as tattooing rings – a lot of people confuse engraving with ‘etching’),”  Lubeck told Voyage Jacksonville in 2024. “Basically, I take very small, sharp instruments and cut away bits of metal, usually on the sides of rings, into a particular design.”

Kindred is the daughter of Jay Lubeck, who is a well-known goldsmith from Neptune, Beach Florida. She has pieces that are still sold in her father's business, but she also branched out and started her own company. 

Is Taylor Swift pregnant?

No, Swift is not pregnant, at least based on public information.

When will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married?

Swift and Kelce's wedding does not yet have a known date. 

Where will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married?

The location of Swift and Kelce's future wedding is not yet known. While some outlets have reported that Swift's Rhode Island home is considered an option for the wedding, the couple has not yet confirmed any details about the location of the future event.

How long have Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce been together?

Swift and Kelce's relationship began in the summer of 2023, and they went public in September 2023.

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Daniel Mader

Daniel Mader is a Content Producer for The Sporting News. He joined SN in 2024 as an editorial intern following graduation from Penn State University. He has previously written for Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, the Centre Daily Times, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Collegian and LancasterOnline. Daniel grew up in Lancaster, Penn., with a love for baseball that’ll never fade, but could also talk basketball or football for days.