Whether you’re down a rabbit hole on TikTok or just trying to watch your regular Sunday Night Football, chances are you’ve heard about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship.
After a source revealed exclusively to PEOPLE that the pair were giving romance “a real try” despite both of their schedules being “actually insane,” the stars opened up in separate interviews in late 2023 about the nature of their relationship.
“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” Swift said in her December 2023 Time interview.
“The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other,” she continued.
Throughout their public romance, Swift and Kelce have stepped out for several dates, from sports games to dinners at N.Y.C. hotspots and even a lavish boat date in Italy. And, when her busy schedule permits, Swift cheers him on at Kansas City Chiefs games, often meeting him after the games to walk through the stadium hand-in-hand.
They’ve kissed on the biggest stage in the world, The Super Bowl, following the Chiefs’ dramatic win in overtime, and danced in the desert at Coachella.
Here, see the cutest photos of the happy couple together.
Big Kiss
In their first real show of PDA, Taylor Swift was pictured planting a big smooch on Travis Kelce’s cheek after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 22. The photo was snapped as the two were hanging out with Kelce’s teammate Mecole Hardman Jr. and his girlfriend Chariah Gordon after the game.
Heading Out
The Grammy winner and NFL star were later spotted holding hands as they left Arrowhead Stadium.
The new couple matched in Chiefs red, with the pop star showing her team spirit in a vintage 1990 USA Kansas City Chiefs sweatshirt from Ellie Mae Vintage, while the Chiefs tight end wore a checked red shirt.
Just Like Magic
Celebrity barber Patrick Regan uploaded an Instagram post on Dec. 11 that included a photo of Swift closing her eyes as she gave Kelce a kiss on the cheek against a festive backdrop.
The photo showed the athlete smiling from ear to ear while he grabbed Swift’s arm. The image was seemingly snapped after Swift cheered Kelce on as the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri on Dec. 10.
Fine Dining
On the night of Oct. 14, Swift and Kelce walked hand-in-hand into Nobu in Midtown Manhattan.
In a video clip from the restaurant that circulated on social media, Kelce could be seen keeping his hand raised as he guided Swift down a flight of stairs, before pointing a single finger in the air in celebration.
After the pair made it down the stairs successfully, Swift took a moment to greet people at the bottom.
Saturday Night’s Alright
Following dinner, the stars headed to SNL, with Kelce scoring a line in a sketch about the NFL’s interest in the couple’s relationship and Swift introducing the musical guest, her friend and collaborator Ice Spice.
“Taylor and Travis are both big Pete and Ice Spice fans, so they came last minute to show their support,” a source told PEOPLE. “It was a surprise to the audience and the staff, no one knew they were there.”
The next stop was the afterparty at Catch Steak, where “they were so talkative,” another source told PEOPLE. “They were really fun. They talked to every single person in the room that talked to them.”
“They were super cool. Super nice, super happy,” the insider added, noting that Swift and Kelce stayed at the party “until after 4 a.m.”
Sunday Vibes
On Oct. 15, the pair grabbed a late-night dinner at the Waverly Inn in the West Village, after Kelce spent the day watching his brother Jason and the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New York Jets in New Jersey.
“Taylor’s unlike anyone Travis has dated before,” a source told PEOPLE of the pair. “It was very unexpected for his friends, but he’s so into her and very, very happy.”
Hand in Hand
Fans on social media fixated on the pair’s body language throughout the weekend, with many highlighting Kelce’s gentlemanly move of opening Swift’s car door when they arrived at the SNL afterparty, taking over for her security guard.
Walk the Walk
On the heels her first public visit to Arrowhead Stadium in September 2023, the NFL captured a video of Swift leaving hand-in-hand with Kelce, captioning the moment: “Two [GOATS].”
As Swift would later reveal in her December 2023 Time interview, the pair first started hanging out not long after Kelce mentioned her on his New Heights podcast.
“So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other,” Swift shared. “I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”
Sweet Nothings
Photographers stayed close to the pair, who shared a few sweet words before he moved on to more celebrations.
Bring It In
The Internet basically exploded over the moment, which included a Travis/Donna Kelce hug and a meaningful moment with Jason Kelce.
Super Bowl Smooch
She’s cheer captain!
Warm Words
Swift could be heard telling Kelce the win was “unbelievable” as they hugged on the field.
Pulling Up
Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ third Super Bowl win, the hot couple pulled up to the famed XS Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas. (And yes, she’s wearing his jacket.)
Lovey-Dovey
The lovebirds were seen sharing a kiss and being super affectionate inside the jam-packed venue.
Making Nice
Trav and Tay share a laugh with Marshmello inside the party.
Cap It Off
The couple coordinated in baseball caps – hers promoting his New Heights podcast with brother Jason, his bearing the text “Happy Gilmore.”
Sweet Music
The two appeared to be in great spirits throughout the weekend, dancing, kissing and laughing backstage during Bleachers’ set.
They also snapped a pre-performance photo backstage with members of her pal Jack Antonoff’s band Bleachers.
You Raise Me Up
At one point, Travis gave Taylor a boost so she could better see Dom Dolla’s set.
Surprise Guest
For one night only, Swift welcomed her boyfriend onstage during an Eras Tour show in London. Dressed in a tux and top hat, Kelce participated in the skit prior to Swift’s performance of “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart,” picking her up in his arms to carry her to a sofa.
One Year Later
Almost one year after their first social media display of affection, they recreated the photo with Hardman and Gordon following the Chiefs’ victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. In her double-denim set, Swift gave a towering Kelce a kiss on the cheek as the tight end leaned in.
On Their Way
The same day, they left Arrowhead Stadium hand-in-hand.
Date Day
Swift and Kelce had a marvelous time at the US Open men’s singles final, dancing along to “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” and dealing with hat hair — which the singer tried to fix for her boyfriend.
Later that day, they continued their whirlwind weekend with a private dinner in Manhattan with the Mahomes family.
Fashion Forward
In October, the couple got all dressed up for a double date with Swift’s close friends Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively at The Corner Store in New York City.
Smooch in the Stands
Kelce and Swift attended the first game of the MLB American League Championships between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians, cozying up in the 50-degree weather.
Eras Wrapped
Kelce threw Swift a blowout party in Kansas City, Missouri, to celebrate the end of her massive Eras Tour. According to Swift’s longtime friend Ashley Avignone, the pop star “thought she was going to a small, quiet dinner but it was actually a giant surprise party with her friends and family, props included.”
Feels Like a Perfect Night
Swift got to experience the Eras Tour from the other side when Kelce bestowed the famed 22 hat on her during the festivities.
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