Sports world reacts after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are officially engaged, the couple confirmed on Tuesday through social media posts that quickly drew widespread attention and well-wishes.

The pair, who made their relationship public in 2023, received congratulations from the Chiefs organisation, where Kelce has been a standout player with three Super Bowl wins.

“Today is a fairytale,” the team posted online, welcoming Swift as “a permanent member of the Chiefs Kingdom family” alongside heart and ring emojis.

The NFL also joined in, sharing an image of Kelce proposing to Swift in a flower-filled setting and posting a clip of the couple celebrating after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory.

Chiefs players expressed surprise and excitement at the news. Defensive end Michael Danna, speaking to reporters when the announcement broke, said, “It’s incredible. I was caught off guard, but great for them. Anytime you find that kind of joy and love, that’s a blessing.”

Brittany Mahomes, wife of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wrote on Instagram: “Two of the most genuine people meet and fall in love. Just so happy for these two.”

Sports teams across leagues also weighed in with playful messages. The ATP Tour shared a clip of Swift and Kelce at the US Open with a congratulatory caption. MLB’s Cleveland Guardians joked that the engagement overshadowed their 2026 season schedule release, while the NBA’s Boston Celtics turned it into a lighthearted countdown, referencing both the engagement and Swift’s upcoming album.

Jarrett Payton, son of NFL legend Walter Payton, reposted a 2023 video he shot of the couple, quipping that the viral clip earned him a wedding invitation.

Even the US Ryder Cup golf team chimed in, teasing that the engagement allowed them to avoid competing headlines ahead of their squad announcement.

The engagement marks another milestone for the high-profile couple, whose relationship has been a frequent subject of media and fan interest since going public.