Travis Kelce Shares the Unexpected Way Taylor Swift Supported Him in the Wake of His Super Bowl Loss

Mar. 15, 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on the field after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills to win the AFC Championship in Jan. 2025.Photo:David Eulitt/Getty

David Eulitt/Getty

Travis Kelcemight have been down bad after hisSuper Bowl 2025loss, but luckily he has the perfect partner to help him through.The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, returned to his and brotherJason Kelce’sNew Heightspodcast on Wednesday, Feb. 26, where he shared how his girlfriendTaylor Swift’s music helps lift his mood.Jason, 37, asked his younger brother if he listens to “sad music” when he’s depressed and Travis, 35, replied, “Jason, the only way you can find yourself in the light is to find yourself in the dark first. Right. I listen to music that is very telling of my mood.”And while Jason said he listens to “sad country songs,” Travis had a better approach.“I just listen to Taylor’s music,” Travis said of the Eras Tour performer, 35. “She has something for everything.”Travis Kelce at the 2025 Super Bowl 2025 on Feb. 9, 2025.Kevin Sabitus/GettyJason agreed with Travis’ approach, noting, “That’s fair. That’s a good point. No matter what mood, you can find some Taylor music.”“And how the Eagles broke my heart,” Travis added, referencing the Philadelphia Eagles besting the Chiefs at the Super Bowl.Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrating on the field after the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.Ezra Shaw/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Swift didn’t just support Travis with her music. The “So High School” singer-songwriter also attended the game earlier this month to cheer on her man in the stands at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.The pair, who wentpublic with their romancein October 2023, have shown up for one another time and time again. Travis attended numerous tour stops on Swift’srecord-breakingEras Tour, even taking to the stage with the hitmaker in London in June 2024, while Swift hasattended many Chiefs gamesto cheer on the NFL star throughout his past two seasons.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce onstage during an Eras Tour stop in London in June 2024.Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/GettyTravis previously reflected on the Chief’s heartbreaking loss to the Eagles on Feb. 9, sharing his gratitude for the support he received from his loved ones.“I have a beautiful life,”Travis told Jason onNew Heightsdays after the loss. “I have a beautiful life, man. I have loved ones. I have the most amazing family in the world that supports me in everything that I do, and they were all there, you know, cheering me on and hoping for the best on Sunday.”Travis has kept his future in the NFL up in the air, admitting thathe’s still decidingwhether he’ll return to the Chiefs next season.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!“I know everybody wants to know whether or not I’m playing next year, and right now, I’m just kicking everything down the road. I’m not making any crazy decisions,” he said onNew Heightson Feb. 12.Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach also discussed the rumors that Travisis set to retireduring an appearance onNFL: The Insiderspodcast this week.Asked if the athlete would return for the 2025 season, Veach, 47, replied, “I think so. We anticipate Travis being back. We’re excited to have Travis back.”

Travis Kelcemight have been down bad after hisSuper Bowl 2025loss, but luckily he has the perfect partner to help him through.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, returned to his and brotherJason Kelce’sNew Heightspodcast on Wednesday, Feb. 26, where he shared how his girlfriendTaylor Swift’s music helps lift his mood.

Jason, 37, asked his younger brother if he listens to “sad music” when he’s depressed and Travis, 35, replied, “Jason, the only way you can find yourself in the light is to find yourself in the dark first. Right. I listen to music that is very telling of my mood.”

And while Jason said he listens to “sad country songs,” Travis had a better approach.

“I just listen to Taylor’s music,” Travis said of the Eras Tour performer, 35. “She has something for everything.”

Travis Kelce at the 2025 Super Bowl 2025 on Feb. 9, 2025.Kevin Sabitus/Getty

Kevin Sabitus/Getty

Jason agreed with Travis’ approach, noting, “That’s fair. That’s a good point. No matter what mood, you can find some Taylor music.”

“And how the Eagles broke my heart,” Travis added, referencing the Philadelphia Eagles besting the Chiefs at the Super Bowl.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrating on the field after the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.Ezra Shaw/Getty

Ezra Shaw/Getty

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Swift didn’t just support Travis with her music. The “So High School” singer-songwriter also attended the game earlier this month to cheer on her man in the stands at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The pair, who wentpublic with their romancein October 2023, have shown up for one another time and time again. Travis attended numerous tour stops on Swift’srecord-breakingEras Tour, even taking to the stage with the hitmaker in London in June 2024, while Swift hasattended many Chiefs gamesto cheer on the NFL star throughout his past two seasons.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce onstage during an Eras Tour stop in London in June 2024.Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty

Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty

Travis previously reflected on the Chief’s heartbreaking loss to the Eagles on Feb. 9, sharing his gratitude for the support he received from his loved ones.

“I have a beautiful life,”Travis told Jason onNew Heightsdays after the loss. “I have a beautiful life, man. I have loved ones. I have the most amazing family in the world that supports me in everything that I do, and they were all there, you know, cheering me on and hoping for the best on Sunday.”

Travis has kept his future in the NFL up in the air, admitting thathe’s still decidingwhether he’ll return to the Chiefs next season.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

“I know everybody wants to know whether or not I’m playing next year, and right now, I’m just kicking everything down the road. I’m not making any crazy decisions,” he said onNew Heightson Feb. 12.

Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach also discussed the rumors that Travisis set to retireduring an appearance onNFL: The Insiderspodcast this week.

Asked if the athlete would return for the 2025 season, Veach, 47, replied, “I think so. We anticipate Travis being back. We’re excited to have Travis back.”

source: people.com