Travis Kelce Says He 'Loves the Big City' While Revealing How He Spent New Year's Eve in N.Y.C.

Mar. 15, 2025

Travis Kelce.Photo:JC Olivera/Getty

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Travis Kelceis in love with the Big Apple!

“I didn’t do anything for New Year’s. Stuck working on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s,” Kelce, 35, said of how he ushered in 2025, before adding, “I did go to New York. I had some delicious food and got to see the big city, which I f—ing absolutely love. Love the big city.”

Travis Kelce.Kevin Sabitus/Getty

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While the NFL star didn’t disclose anymore details about his New Year’s Eve plans, Kelce was previously spotted in N.Y.C. just days before the big holiday.

On Saturday, Dec. 28, he and girlfriendTaylor Swiftwereseen in the city’s Meatpacking Districtasthey stepped out in festive outfits.

The two, of course, have a history of exploring the city together, having embarked on numerous outings around Manhattan, including arecent date nightwithJack AntonoffandMargaret Qualleyon Dec. 27.

2024 was a big year for the couple. Swift spent the majority of the year on her record-breaking Eras Tour, traveling all over the world in Europe, Australia, Asia, North America and South America.

Swift also releasedThe Tortured Poets Departmentin April andadded new choreography to her show, surprising fans the following monthwith the sets and costumes.

Kelce attended several of her showsand evenmade an appearance onstageduring one of her London concerts at Wembley Stadium.

Kelce, meanwhile, became aSuper Bowl champion(for the second year in a row) with the Chiefs after beating the San Francisco 49ers in February.Swift brought her family and friendsto the game tosupport her boyfriend, along withattending several other games throughout the season.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in 2024.Patrick Smith/Getty

Patrick Smith/Getty

In between football seasons, he was able to spend time with Swiftgoing out to dinner in New York,visiting her Rhode Island houseandvacation together in Lake Como.

At the end of Swift’s tour in December,Kelce gave her a shout-outon hisNew Heightspodcast. “Shout out to Tay, and the unbelievable Eras tour has finally come to an end,” he said.

This year for Christmas, the Chiefs faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in Penn. Swift didn’t attend this year’sChristmas Day game, though shesupported him from afar.Kelce and Swift also surprised his Chiefs teammate Chris Jonesand his girlfriend with Christmas presents.

source: people.com