Travis Kelce’s team being eliminated from the 2025-2026 NFL playoffs is reportedly putting a strain on his relationship with Taylor Swift. Sources tell Radar Online that Kelce is “taking it pretty badly” given his status as a top athlete who values winning.
According to insiders, Kelce and Swift have been in a long-term partnership, but the recent losses are affecting both of them deeply. The source adds, “The losses affect Taylor because she’s riding out all of those emotions alongside him.” They note that for the couple, this is uncharted territory, as they’ve always been described as “a golden couple who can wave a magic wand at anything and come out on top.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce began dating in summer 2023 when both were reaching peak success. At the time, Swift was launching her successful Eras Tour, while Kelce had just secured his third Super Bowl win with Swift cheering from the stands.
The source states that for now, “the last thing Travis wants is to go out on a bad season.” The tight end invests all of himself into every game. Despite rumors of retirement, he has dismissed them and continues to play passionately.
While the relationship began strong, sources indicate that Swift is involved in all aspects of Kelce’s life, including planning their engagement, which occurred on August 26, 2025. Overall, things are described as “great between them,” but like any couple navigating ups and downs.