Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Engaged After Romantic Garden Proposal
Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have officially taken the next step in their relationship — the couple announced their engagement on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Kelce proposed with a one-of-a-kind diamond ring he helped design with jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. The piece features an old mine brilliant cut stone, which Swift proudly displayed in their announcement photos.
The Proposal Moment
The pair revealed the big news through a joint Instagram post filled with pictures from a flower-filled garden setting. In one shot, Kelce is down on one knee while Swift gently touches his face, while other photos show them embracing under a pink-and-white floral trellis.
Swift captioned the post with a playful line: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨.”
A Relationship in the Spotlight
Swift and Kelce’s love story has been followed closely since it began in 2023. Kelce first admitted on his New Heights podcast that he wanted to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number after attending her Eras Tour show at Arrowhead Stadium. Although his plan didn’t work at the time, fate soon brought them together.
Rumors sparked months later when Swift attended one of Kelce’s games, cheering alongside his mother in a suite. By the end of that year, the pair were publicly attending holiday parties together and were often spotted hand in hand in New York City.
Building Their Bond
The relationship quickly grew more serious. Swift was a regular at Kansas City Chiefs games, including the 2024 Super Bowl, where she celebrated with Kelce on the field after his team’s victory. Kelce, in turn, traveled across the world to support Swift during her record-breaking Eras Tour, even making a surprise cameo on stage at her London show in front of a sold-out Wembley Stadium crowd.
Earlier this month, Swift also appeared on Kelce’s New Heights podcast, which set a Guinness World Record with 1.3 million live viewers. During the episode, she described Kelce as someone who instantly made her laugh and compared his presence to “enhancing the color in a photo” — a person who brightens everyone’s life.
Memorable Moments Together
On social media, Kelce has given fans glimpses into their off-season adventures. From snowy Montana getaways to playful photos wearing matching baseball caps reading “captain” and “first mate,” the couple has shown their chemistry through shared laughs and coordinated looks. Fans even noticed that the two use each other’s photos as their phone lock screens.
Music Meets Football
Their relationship has also blended into Swift’s music. During several Eras Tour concerts, she famously changed the lyrics of Karma to sing: “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me.” The first time Kelce heard it live in Argentina, his stunned and joyful reaction went viral.
Meanwhile, Kelce hinted that Swift’s song So High School was inspired by their romance, further fueling fans’ excitement.
What’s Next
After wrapping up her Eras Tour in late 2024, Swift was surprised by Kelce with a themed celebration complete with friendship bracelets and iconic tour references. Now, with their engagement officially announced, the couple is preparing for the next chapter of their love story.
From friendship bracelets to a diamond engagement ring, Swift and Kelce’s journey has grown into one of the most celebrated relationships in pop culture — a true mix of music, sports, and romance.