Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday after a two-year relationship, with the couple sharing the news on Instagram. The 35-year-old singer posted a joint message with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end that read: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married" alongside photos of Kelce on one knee in a floral setting.
According to People magazine, Kelce proposed with a ring designed by New York City-based jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. The announcement generated immediate fan excitement, with Google displaying celebratory confetti when users searched Swift's name.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the couple plans to celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to security briefings obtained by multiple outlets. The NYPD memo details arrangements for the event, including dress code requirements and guest policies. The Associated Press obtained a permit showing the wedding schedule for the Manhattan venue.
Swift and Kelce have been together since July 2023, when their relationship began during Swift's Eras Tour. Kelce initially attempted to give Swift his phone number on a friendship bracelet at a Kansas City concert stop. When that failed, he publicly discussed his interest in the singer on his podcast, New Heights. He told his brother Jason Kelce that he was disappointed Swift did not interact with fans before or after shows because she needed to preserve her voice.
The couple officially launched their relationship publicly in September 2023 when Swift attended an NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Kelce play for the Chiefs. Since then, they have made frequent headlines together. Following the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory in 2024, Swift and Kelce were photographed kissing on the field in front of thousands of fans.
Swift has incorporated Kelce into her performances, including modifying the song "Karma" during Eras Tour shows to reference him. She also featured him during a London performance in 2024. Recently, both appeared on New Heights to announce Swift's upcoming 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, which many suspected would precede an engagement announcement. That podcast episode broke YouTube records for concurrent views, drawing 1.3 million simultaneous viewers when it first aired on August 13, with the episode accumulating 20 million total views by Tuesday.
Ahead of the wedding, Swift and Kelce announced they donated $26 million to at least 20 charities this week. The couple has not publicly confirmed their wedding plans beyond the law enforcement documentation.
The NFL congratulated the couple on their engagement. Brittany Mahomes publicly expressed support, calling them "two of the most genuine people." Donald Trump also offered well wishes, describing Kelce as "a great player" and Swift as "a terrific person."