Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have made their first public appearance since announcing their engagement, sending fans into a frenzy. The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end were spotted together at the Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 28, 2025.
The couple announced their engagement on August 26, 2025, in a joint Instagram post that broke records. The post featured a carousel of photos from the proposal, showing Kelce down on one knee in a romantic, floral-filled setting. Swift's caption read, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨".
Swift was seen sporting a white sweater vest, a light-wash pleated denim mini skirt, and knee-high off-white boots, seemingly already embracing her "bridal era". The engagement ring, designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry, was also on full display. The ring features a custom old mine brilliant cut in a yellow gold bezel setting. Sources estimate the ring's value at $550,000.
Kelce proposed at his $6 million Missouri home, which he purchased in 2023. The engagement photos reveal a stunning "enchanted garden" scene with thousands of flowers, including ivy and willow, possibly referencing Swift's songs "ivy" and "willow". Florist Ashley Greer estimated the floral display cost nearly $40,000.
News of the engagement has been met with widespread excitement. Jason Kelce, Travis's brother, congratulated the couple on their "New Heights" podcast. Even political figures weighed in, with Donald Trump, a known critic of Swift, offering his congratulations.
The couple's relationship began after Kelce's attempt to meet Swift at Arrowhead Stadium. He mentioned on his "New Heights" podcast in July 2023 that he was disappointed he couldn't give her a friendship bracelet with his number on it. Swift heard about this and was encouraged by people close to Kelce, including Chiefs coach Andy Reid, to reach out to him.
The engagement has sparked predictions of Victorian-inspired jewelry trends for 2026, with one expert noting the ring reflects "old world values". Fans have also resurfaced a 2009 message from Swift to Selena Gomez about finding real love, celebrating the happiness of both artists, as Gomez is also engaged.
