Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift began their romantic relationship in the summer of 2023. They met when Kelce attended Swift's Eras Tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium in July 2023, and their relationship developed quietly before becoming public in October 2023. By late September 2023, they were already a couple, with Swift attending Kansas City Chiefs games and openly supporting Kelce. Their first date occurred sometime after their initial meeting and conversations, reportedly around August 2023, and their relationship progressed through that fall and beyond, leading to an engagement announcement in August 2025.
Key Timeline Points:
- July 2023: Kelce attends Swift's concert at Arrowhead Stadium; attempts to give her a friendship bracelet with his number.
- August 2023: They start talking and go on their first date in New York City.
- September 2023: Public sightings and support at Chiefs games; relationship is underway though not fully public.
- October 2023: Officially confirmed dating by public appearances.
- August 2025: Engagement announced.
Thus, they started dating in earnest around July-August 2023, with their romance becoming public a few months later.
