Taylor Swift's Support Gives Travis Kelce a Reason to 'Play Harder'
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesTravis Kelce was grateful for it Taylor Swift and his family by his side after the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated their promotion to Super Bowl LVIII.
“It's another reminder of the journey we can cherish,” said 34-year-old Kelce on Friday, February 2. press conference when asked how it felt to be surrounded by his loved ones on the field after winning the AFC Championship. “I'm lucky that I get all the support I need off the field.”
Following the Chiefs' win against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, January 28, Travis was joined on the field by Swift, 34, parents Donna And Ed Kelce and brother Jason Kelce. Swift and Travis shared a sweet hug while Jason, 36, gave Travis a big hug.
Travis said the support from his loved ones gives him “a reason to play that much harder” in the Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all anyone can talk about. Swift and Kelce were first linked in July 2023 when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said he wanted to ask Swift out after attending her Eras Tour. 'I was a little disappointed that I couldn't give her one of the bracelets […]
Swift was by Travis' side for most of the 2023-2024 NFL season. Since they started dating in the summer of 2023, she has attended 12 games. (The Super Bowl would be her 13th game, and Swifties know all too well that 13 is Swift's lucky number.)
Travis and the Chiefs are gearing up to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11. While many expect Swift to attend the biggest sporting event of the year, she faces time constraints as she will be in Japan the same week to kick off the next international leg of her Eras tour. Swift will perform at the Tokyo Dome from Wednesday, February 7 to Saturday, February 10.
Taylor Swift and Ed Kelce
Perry Knotts/Getty ImagesWhile Swift hasn't revealed her plans for the big game, many have shared that she could be traveling from Tokyo to Las Vegas with plenty of time to spare. Drew Barrymore did the math during an episode of her talk show in November 2023.
“If she left Tokyo at midnight. The flight time from Tokyo to Vegas is about 11 hours and 35 minutes, she explained, holding up a whiteboard. “So she might arrive at 10:30 p.m., but on February 10, which would give her a full night's sleep.”
Donna Kelce and Jason Kelce
Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Prime VideoAlthough Swift can technically make the Super Bowl, Travis' scheduling conflicts are keeping him from attending the 2024 Grammys to support the singer. Swift is nominated for six awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album.
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“I wish I could support Taylor at the Grammys and see her win every award she's nominated for,” he said during an appearance on Wednesday, January 31 on The Pat McAfee Show. “I know I trained on Saturday, but Sunday is a travel day. Unfortunately, I had to get ready for this big ol' Super Bowl.