Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on August 26, 2025, following two years of dating, with the couple revealing the news through a joint Instagram post featuring photos of the proposal moment. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end actually proposed approximately two weeks before the public announcement, according to his father Ed Kelce.
Ed Kelce revealed that Travis spent considerable time planning the perfect location for the proposal, ultimately deciding to create a floral garden around a gazebo in the backyard of his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The proposal occurred when Travis asked Swift to have a glass of wine in the garden before they were scheduled to go out to dinner.
The couple made their first public appearance following the engagement announcement on August 28, attending a college football game between the University of Cincinnati and the University of Nebraska at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Swift was accompanied by Travis, his brother Jason Kelce, and Kansas City teammates Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes for the game supporting Kelce’s alma mater.
Swift’s engagement ring, designed by Artifex Fine Jewelry’s Kindred Lubeck, drew significant attention during the stadium appearance. The custom piece features an old mine brilliant cut diamond set on an intricate gold band with side stones. Jewelry experts estimate the cushion-cut diamond ranges between seven and nine carats, with the ring valued at up to half a million dollars.
A source indicated that Kelce was incredibly thoughtful in selecting the ring, having a clear vision of what he wanted and choosing it almost entirely on his own. The NFL player paid attention to the jewelry Swift wears often for inspiration, seeking a piece with a timeless, classic, vintage touch that would match her personal style.
Following the stadium appearance, Swift traveled to Nashville on August 29 for Brittany Mahomes’ 30th birthday celebrations. The pop star was photographed at a private table with a group of women, wearing a little black dress for the occasion.
The engagement has sparked various reactions from Swift’s circle and beyond. Selena Gomez celebrated the news by reposting the couple’s announcement to her Instagram Stories with the message “When bestie gets engaged.” Gomez also shared a nostalgic throwback to a 2009 tweet where Swift had written to her about believing in real love.
Meanwhile, Swift’s former boyfriend Joe Alwyn reportedly has no plans to reach out with congratulations. A source indicated that while Alwyn genuinely hopes Swift is in a good place and doing well, he doesn’t think about her on any consistent basis anymore. The source described the engagement as “the final nail in the coffin to any thoughts Joe will ever have about her again.”
The couple’s relationship timeline began in July 2023 when Swift’s Eras Tour stopped at Arrowhead Stadium. Kelce had hoped to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his number but was unsuccessful due to her pre-show rituals. Their romance became public in September 2023 when Swift attended a Chiefs game, and they have been frequently seen supporting each other’s careers since then.
Despite their engagement, Swift and Kelce have not yet moved in together, maintaining separate residences. Swift owns homes in New York City, Rhode Island, Beverly Hills, and Nashville, while Kelce has his home in Kansas City. Sources indicate that due to their globe-hopping schedules between his football games and her touring, sharing a roof year-round is currently unrealistic.
The engagement has also generated speculation about the couple’s future plans, including rumors about potential relocation to Montana. The pair has been spotted at the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, leading to gossip about possible real estate purchases in the Bozeman area, though no property acquisition has been confirmed.
Legal experts have noted that the high-profile engagement brings attention to prenuptial agreements, particularly given Swift’s estimated net worth of over one billion dollars and Kelce’s reported 40 million dollar net worth. The couple’s substantial individual assets and careers would likely necessitate comprehensive prenuptial planning to protect their respective properties and future earnings.
Vice President J.D. Vance expressed concerns that the engagement announcement could lead to favorable treatment for the Kansas City Chiefs during the upcoming NFL season. Vance stated that he hoped “the NFL does not put a thumb on the scale for the Kansas City Chiefs just because Travis Kelce is now getting married to maybe the most famous woman in the world.”
