Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, made a stylish entrance ahead of the team’s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Donning a sleek white and brown jacket paired with matching pants, the 34-year-old athlete walked confidently through the tunnel at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5, as the Chiefs prepared to launch their quest for another Super Bowl.
Kelce wasn’t the only one making headlines. Moments after his arrival, fans were treated to a sighting of his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, entering the stadium to show her support. Swift, who attended 13 of the Chiefs’ games last season, including their triumphant Super Bowl win, is a regular fixture in the stands, cheering for Kelce.
The Chiefs enter the new season with high hopes despite a rocky preseason in which they lost all three of their exhibition games. Nevertheless, the team remains optimistic as they chase NFL history: becoming the first franchise to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
In a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show on Sept. 3, Kelce spoke about the rare opportunity he and quarterback Patrick Mahomes have this season. “I’m just having so much fun, so appreciative and so fortunate,” Kelce shared. “Coming into year 12 and still having this energy, this love, and the ability to get out there and get to work.”
When asked whether he had considered retiring after winning his second Super Bowl ring in February, Kelce said it wasn’t even a thought. “It didn’t cross my mind one bit,” he emphasized. “The excitement of the challenge this year—being able to maybe win it a third time in a row—that was all I needed. There wasn’t a chance in hell that I wasn’t coming back.”
Kelce also reflected on advice from former NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman. “He mentioned how he knew it was time to hang it up when he couldn’t get out there and practice, couldn’t work on his craft, and started questioning his ability to be accountable for his teammates. I’m definitely not there yet,” Kelce added, showing his determination to keep playing.
As the Chiefs kicked off against the Ravens at 8:40 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, Kelce was ready to help his team begin their journey toward another championship. With both a supportive partner and an unwavering love for the game, the veteran tight end is geared up for what could be a history-making season.