On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Travis Kelce became a central figure in the news when Taylor Swift revealed that he had proposed to her. Alongside his new role as Swift’s fiancé, there’s much to discover about Kelce.
Swift shared the exciting engagement news through an Instagram post, marking a significant moment in their two-year romance that began during The Eras Tour at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in July 2023.
Before this high-profile relationship, Kelce established himself as a standout tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, earning recognition as one of the NFL’s elite players. He celebrated Super Bowl victories in both 2019 and 2022.
In recent years, Kelce has also embraced his off-the-field persona, co-hosting the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Jason, also an NFL veteran, starting in September 2022. The podcast’s popularity soared—thanks in part to his relationship with Swift, which became public in September 2023.
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Here’s what to know about Kelce, now engaged to Swift:
ENGAGEMENT DETAILS:
Did Travis Kelce pop the question to Taylor Swift?
Absolutely! Kelce proposed in a beautiful garden, as revealed in Swift’s Instagram post.
AGE:
Travis Kelce is currently 35 years old and will celebrate his 36th birthday on October 5, 2025. He is two months and eight days older than Swift.
NET WORTH:
As of September 2024, Forbes estimates Kelce’s net worth at $52 million. With his podcast’s success and recent endorsement deals, that figure has likely increased in recent months.
CAREER EARNINGS:
According to Spotrac, Kelce’s career earnings throughout his 12 years in the NFL total $111.2 million, all earned while playing for the Chiefs.
RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE:
Kelce and Swift began dating during the summer of 2023. Notably, he tried to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it in July, and Swift attended her first Chiefs game in September of that year.
MARRIAGE STATUS:
This engagement to Swift marks Kelce’s first marriage; he has not been married before.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
To follow Kelce on Instagram, search for his handle: @killatrav.
CAREER STATS:
- Catches: 1,004
- Yards: 12,151
- Touchdowns: 77
Kelce is currently the NFL’s active leader in career receptions. He has made the Pro Bowl for the past 10 consecutive years and has earned four first-team All-Pro selections throughout his 12-year career. The upcoming 2025 season will be his 13th in the league and the final year of his current contract, all spent with the Chiefs.
