Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Timeline: How Kelce Played Since Going Public

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift seem to be here to stay.

According to Entertainment Tonight, the couple are "all in" on their relationship, and after Swift attended several Kansas City Chiefs games, Kelce now plans to visit Swift during her international tour that takes place in November, taking advantage of the Chiefs' bye week to travel.

The Chiefs, of course, are Super Bowl contenders and need their future Hall-of-Fame tight end to perform at a high level. To that end, let's take a closer look at how the Kelce-Swift timeline has coincided with Kelce's performances on the field.

Late July: Kelce tries to give Swift his number

On their New Heights podcast, Kelce told his brother Jason that he went to Swift's show and tried to send her a friendship bracelet with his phone number. While Kelce's attempts to reach Swift were unsuccessful, this seemingly marked the beginning.

The Chiefs' first preseason game was still weeks away.

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift arrive at SNL Afterparty on October 15, 2023, in New York City. The last time Swift was in attendance for a Chiefs game, Kelce had a season-high in yardage. Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images

Late August: 'Something tells' Kelce that Swift likes his mustache

Once again, the New Heights podcast churned out rumors: When Jason asked Travis what Swift would think of his mustache, Travis was quick (perhaps a little too quick) to shoot down the line of questioning.

"We're not going to bring up Taylor Swift in this episode," Travis said. "But something tells me she's going to like it."

By the time that episode was released on August 31, the Chiefs had played three preseason games. Kelce played a few snaps, but for obvious reasons, the Chiefs were saving him for the regular season.

Early September: News breaks that Kelce and Swift have been 'quietly hanging out'

On September 7, the Chiefs opened their season against the Lions...without Kelce in the lineup after the tight end hyperextended his knee during practice.

Five days later, on September 12, The Messenger reported Kelce and Swift were "quietly hanging out."

On September 17, Kelce caught four passes and scored a touchdown in the Chiefs' win over the Jaguars, as broadcasters found different ways to make jokes about his rumored relationship.

The next week was a media whirlwind. Jason Kelce was interviewed by a Philadelphia radio station and said he believed the rumors were "100 percent true" before he backpedaled and insisted he didn't know what was happening. The next day, Kelce went on The Pat McAfee Show and said he had invited Swift to a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium.

September 24: Swift attends a Chiefs game

Rumors made way to reality when Swift attended a Chiefs game in the same luxury box as Kelce's mother Donna, and she celebrated wildly when he caught a touchdown pass.

With Swift in attendance, Kelce racked up 69 yards and a second touchdown.

October 1: Swift and other celebrities attend Chiefs vs. Jets

The next week, Swift was back in attendance, and this time she brought a number of famous friends including Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Hugh Jackman and more.

This time, Kelce didn't score a touchdown, but he did record six catches and 60 yards as the Chiefs edged a much-improved Jets team 23-20.

October 8: Kelce grabs 10 catches ... without Swift present

Two days after addressing his relationship publicly, Kelce reeled in 10 catches and a touchdown without Swift present for a win over Minnesota. Kelce suffered an injury in the first quarter, but he returned to the field in the third.

October 12: Swift returns to the stands

With Swift present again, Kelce recorded a season-high 124 yards on nine receptions as the Chiefs beat the Broncos. Swift sat with Kelce's parents once again, much to his consternation.

"This is a terrifying conversation," Kelce said on New Heights of watching Swift talk to his father Ed. "I felt terrible."

He went on to clarify that he was joking.

October 14: Kelce and Swift attend SNL premiere

Kelce took advantage of an extended break, traveling to New York City to make his first truly public appearance with Swift. The duo got dinner and attended the premiere of Saturday Night Live.

If Swift's presence elevates Kelce's performance (he did break 100 yards with her in attendance against the Broncos, after all), Chiefs fans might be in luck: Kansas City will face the Chargers on Sunday at Arrowhead, which might be one of Swift's last chances to see Kelce play in person for a while.

It remains to be seen whether Swift will make her fourth appearance at an NFL game this season, but if she doesn't, expect plenty of headlines if Kelce does indeed visit her in Buenos Aires during the Chiefs' bye week.

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