From Playoff Meeting to Mother's Day Brunch Inside Taylor Swift and Kylie Kelce's Evolving Friendship

The long-awaited encounter between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, finally happened in January 2024.Swift's association with Travis began in September 2023 when she attended a Kansas City Chiefs game, observed supporting him from a suite alongside his mother, Donna Kelce. Although some followers were taken aback by Swift's rapid integration into Travis's family, the singer explained in a December 2023 TIME interview that they had already begun dating before her initial appearance at a Chiefs match.During the NFL season, Swift was seen frequently with Donna and Ed Kelce, Travis’ parents; however, Swifties were particularly keen on seeing her interact with his brother, Jason Kelce, and Kylie. A potential meeting point emerged in November 2023 when the Chiefs faced Jason’s team, the Philadelphia Eagles, but Swift couldn't attend because of a postponed performance in South America.The trio eventually met Swift two months later during a playoff game where they cheered for Travis and the Chiefs against the Buffalo Bills; Jason created a lasting initial impression by removing his shirt in the suite and leaping into the stands. Before retrieving her husband, Kylie was observed having a conversation with Swift.A Comprehensive Overview of Travis and Jason Kelce's FamilyTravis finds Swift's effortless integration into his family to be profoundly meaningful, according to an exclusive source speaking to Us in January 2024. The insider commented further, noting, “She fits in with his family as if she's known them for ages, which he adores.”Continue reading below for details regarding Swift’s relationship with Kylie:

Social Media ‘Likes’

Kylie has offered discreet endorsements of Swift on social media on multiple occasions, such as double-tapping an Instagram picture featuring the artist and Keleigh Teller, Miles Teller's wife, at the January 2024 Golden Globe Awards. In December, Kylie also "liked" a Today show post concerning Swift’s longtime publicist, Tree Paine, who had criticized DeuxMoi for disseminating unverified stories about Swift and her ex-partner, Joe Alwyn.Observant fans noted Swift reciprocating the action in January 2024 by liking a video on the “New Heights” Instagram account that referenced Kylie. A month later, Kylie returned the gesture by liking an Instagram update regarding Swift’s announcement of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, at the 2024 Grammys.Following Jason and Kylie’s announcement in November 2024 that they were expecting their fourth child, Taylor similarly showed support on the post with a “like.”

Chiefs Game Meetup

The much-awaited meeting finally occurred in January 2024 when Kylie and Jason attended the Chiefs vs. Bills playoff game with Swift in a stadium suite. Pictures captured Kylie conversing with the pop icon just before Jason's shirtless antics diverted attention.Jason recounted on an episode of “New Heights” following his behavior going viral: “The instant we entered the suite, I announced, ‘I’m going to take off my shirt and leap out of this suite.’ She responded, ‘Jason, don't you dare.’ My reply was, ‘I’m not seeking permission; I am doing this.’” “Kylie had already instructed me to conduct myself appropriately because we were about to meet Taylor."Travis assured Jason that Swift "genuinely enjoyed" their time together in the suite. Soon after the game, Travis’ friend Aric Jones posted a photo of himself and Swift celebrating the Chiefs' victory alongside Kylie.Swift and Kylie were later seen together at a Chiefs home game on December 14, 2025, accompanied by Kylie and Jason’s daughters.

A Couple of Cat Lovers

Although certain devoted "New Heights" listeners hoped for a surprise appearance from Swift during the December 2023 holiday episode—which included various special guests—they received a longer interview with Kylie instead. (Donna and Ed also joined the podcast for that episode.)Travis Kelce Commends 'Remarkable' Kylie Kelce Following Fourth Niece's ArrivalIn her portion of the episode, Kylie disclosed a significant common interest shared between her and Swift. She shared, “The situation is, I mentioned to Jason that I wanted a cat, and he refused.” She then jokingly suggested that Travis might be able to influence Jason's decision, given his relationship with Swift, a known feline enthusiast. “I sense that you might appreciate cats more now. I'm not asking for a cat; I just want you on my side.”Travis was quickly persuaded, inquiring of his sister-in-law, “What specific color cat are you hoping for?”

Swiftie Soundtrack

In October 2023, Kylie identified her oldest daughter, Wyatt, as a fan of Swift in a charming TikTok video. "Just another Swiftie attempting to understand football, or a child trying to avoid a nap. The possibilities are endless," Kylie captioned the video, which showed her watching an Eagles game with Wyatt. (Wyatt’s enthusiastic reaction to her father’s teammate A.J. Brown’s pink cleats gained rapid attention.)Two months subsequent to that, Kylie mentioned Swift again while documenting Wyatt’s development. "If you plan to create a headline from this, you should suggest a superior audio track... because none exists," she wrote in December 2023, featuring Swift’s song “Never Grow Up” as the background music for her video.Highlights of Taylor Swift's Interactions With Travis Kelce's Family

Swifties Forever

Kylie and Jason brought their daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte, to Swift’s Eras Tour performance in Miami during October 2024.As the global tour concluded, Kylie disclosed that her daughters possess a copy of Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography. The top-selling book about the Grammy winner appeared in an Instagram video where Kylie was tidying up toys and capturing moments of her family's everyday routine.

Double-Dates

During a February 2025 episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Kylie was asked if she and Jason had gone on a double date with Travis and Swift, responding, “Technically, yes, I suppose. It happened at home.”Kylie confessed to being uncertain if she consumed the meal provided. “I’m not sure I actually ate anything,” Kylie stated. “This might sound awful, but I didn’t really eat because I was eight weeks pregnant.” (Kylie announced in November 2024 that she and Jason were expecting their fourth child.)Reflecting on the start of her acquaintance with Swift, Kylie verified that their initial in-person encounter took place at the Chiefs versus Bills game in January 2024. Kylie remarked, “This has deeply bothered people. There was so much speculation beforehand about ‘Why haven't they met? They’re avoiding one another.’ I am not avoiding anyone,” further stating her willingness to meet “any person,” particularly “someone Travis is dating.”Host Alex Cooper inquired how Kylie discovered Travis was dating the pop star. Cooper asked, “I'm assuming your family was informed of this in some way?” Kylie replied, “We absolutely were not. ... Jason and I learned about it together, but we were aware before they officially publicized it with her appearance at a game.” (Swift’s first game attendance was against the Chicago Bears in September 2023.)

Mother’s Day Memories

Following months of keeping a low profile, Swift and her boyfriend were seen in Philadelphia in May 2025 during Mother’s Day celebrations. Pictures emerged on social media featuring Swift seated with Kylie during a pleasant brunch gathering. Jason subsequently confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that Swift had met their fourth daughter, Finn, who had arrived two months earlier.

Podcast Queens

In an August 2025 episode of “Not Gonna Lie,” Kylie celebrated Swift’s guest appearance on “New Heights,” humorously suggesting she was pleased that Swift’s interview on the Kelce brothers’ podcast would finally "relinquish its long-standing title as the most-watched episode."Kylie also commented on the enthusiasm surrounding Swift’s inaugural podcast interview, stating, "It's highly amusing to observe the internet's reaction. It's simply falling apart. And I find that delightful."During her podcast debut, Swift recalled her initial impressions of both Kylie and Jason from their meeting at the Chiefs vs. Bills game in 2024. Addressing Jason, she said, “I wasn’t sure what instructions you had received. I do know that one of the first things I witnessed you say to Kylie was, ‘I was just chugging beers with the Bills Mafia, and I really want to jump onto one of those fire tables.’ … She responded, ‘Okay. Perhaps we could avoid doing that at this specific moment?’”Swift quipped, “Since that occasion, I've heard her say that exact phrase to your 4-year-old daughter.”