(KSWB/KUSI) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now engaged! The multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Kansas City Chiefs tight end announced the news via Instagram on Tuesday.
Since then, their announcement has taken the internet by storm, with the National Football League among those sending heartfelt messages.
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“Congratulations to Travis and Taylor,” the NFL wrote on Instagram, followed by emojis of a white heart and ring, with a shared image of the pair’s engagement.
It’s a story that “happens once every few lifetimes,” as Swift’s song “The Alchemy” goes.
The track from Swift’s album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which was released last year, is widely believed to have been inspired by Kelce, clad with references to football and victories both on and off the field.
“They said there was no chance trying to be the greatest in the league. Where’s the trophy? He just comes running over to me,” Swift sings.
Here’s a timeline of the couple’s two-year relationship.
July 2023
During an appearance on Kelce’s podcast “New Heights,” which he cohosts with his brother, Jason Kelce, he mentions having attended one of Swift’s concerts and wanting to give her a friendship bracelet with his number on it.
September 2023
Rumors began circulating in September that Swift and Kelce were “talking” and hanging out, but not officially dating.
In an interview with NFL Network broadcaster Andrew Siciliano, Kelce was asked whether he really tried to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his number on it, to which he responded, “I said what I said, and I meant what I said when I said it.” However, he was quick to shut down further questions about the subject.
October 2023
Swift was seen at a Chiefs vs. New York Jets game on Oct. 1 at MetLife Stadium along with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sabrina Carpenter and other celebrities.
A few days later, Kelce was interviewed about his connection to Swift at the Chiefs’ practice facility.
“As all the attention comes, it feels like, you know, I was on top of the world after the Super Bowl and right now, even more on top of the world,” he said. “It’s fun.”
The couple later appeared in public and made surprise appearances on Saturday Night Live. The first “kissing” photo of Kelce and Swift came out on Oct. 23 as Chiefs player Mecole Hardman, Jr.’s girlfriend Chariah Gordon shared a slideshow of both couples together on Instagram. The second photo of the slideshow shows Swift kissing Kelce on the cheek.
November 2023
Kelce flew to Argentina to visit Swift during the international leg of her Eras Tour. She was later seen kissing Kelce after the end of a show.
December 2023
Swift and Kelce were seen together multiple times throughout the holiday season.
January 2024
The Chiefs won the AFC Championship game and Swift was seen kissing her beau on the field.
Kelce was also heard saying, “I love you so much, it’s not even funny.”
February 2024
Kelce confirmed he had heard “The Tortured Poets Department” but said he would leave any further announcements regarding the album to Swift.
The Chiefs won the Super Bowl. Swift was seen celebrating with Kelce and others at the Chiefs Super Bowl afterparty.
March – April 2024
Kelce and Swift spent quality time together post-football season and “The Tortured Poets Department” officially dropped on April 19.
May 2024
Kelce flew to Paris, France, to watch Swift perform the European leg of her Eras Tour and enjoyed time together at Lake Como.
June 2024
Both Kelce and Swift get nominated at the 2024 Kids’ Choice Awards, with the singer nabbing the most nominations of the night at six, including Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Album, Favorite Global Music Star, Favorite Ticket of the Year and two for Favorite Music Collaboration.
Kelce was nominated for Favorite Sports Star.
Later in the month, he attended another Eras Tour performance — this time, in Dublin, Ireland.
July 2024
Kelce was seen supporting Swift at her tour stop in Amsterdam, Netherlands. During an episode of the “New Heights” podcast, he officially referred to Swift as his “girlfriend.”
August 2024
Kelce and Swift spent much time in a long-distance relationship due to her touring schedule, but sources said they were in constant communication with one another.
September 2024
Swift was seen watching the Baltimore Ravens vs. Chiefs game with Kelce’s parents at the start of the new NFL season. The Chiefs took home the win.
Swift was not seen at two Chiefs games, leading people to speculate online that perhaps “Tayvis” was over.
October 2024
Rumors were proven wrong after Swift was pictured at the Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints game on Oct. 7. They were also pictured together in New York City on Oct. 11.
November 2024
Kelce supported Swift’s performance of “The Eras Tour” in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Nov. 2. At the end of the month, Swift was spotted hanging out with Kelce’s mom at a Chiefs game in Kansas City, Kansas.
December 2024
Kelce reportedly hired a private chef and bartender to surprise Swift for her 35th birthday. He also threw a surprise birthday party for her with some of his teammates, inspired by “The Eras Tour.”
January 2025
A former Chiefs cheerleader dished on Kelce and Swift’s tradition, where at the end of a game, they would always meet up by the locker room.
Cameras caught Swift running up to kiss Kelce on the field after the Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills game on Jan. 26.
February 2025
Swift turned heads while on the red carpet at the Grammys on Feb. 2 for wearing a body chain accessory with the letter “T” to accessorize her red mini dress and bold red lipstick, leading fans to speculate the initial referred to “Travis.”
On Feb. 9, the Chiefs failed to win another Super Bowl and were beaten by the Philadelphia Eagles. But, of course, Swift was there to support Kelce and was seen wearing a “T” necklace.
March – April 2025
With no more football and Eras Tour shows, the high-profile couple spent the off-season traveling together and spending time with family, sources said.
June 2025
Swift made a surprise appearance at a concert put on by Kelce’s program, Tight End University, in Nashville, Tennessee. Kane Brown and Swift performed her song, “Shake It Off,” together to close out the show.
August 2025
After two years together, Swift and Kelce officially announced their engagement on Instagram with the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
As one of Swift’s songs goes, “It’s a love story and baby, (she said) ‘yes.'”
