Travis Kelce goes Instagram-official with Taylor Swift as he sparks fan frenzy over matching lockscreens
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has officially confirmed his romance with global pop superstar Taylor Swift on Instagram.
In a photo dump shared on Thursday, July 24, Kelce posted several never-before-seen pictures of the couple, marking the first time in their two-year relationship that he’s shared Swift on his grid.
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The sweet snapshots offered fans a rare glimpse into their private life, showing the couple vacationing, dining, and spending quality time with friends and family. The move comes just as Kelce prepares for the upcoming NFL season, following a quiet few months after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss in February.
Travis Kelce goes Instagram-official with Taylor Swift
Kelce made it Instagram-official with Swift with a photo series that featured them in cozy, candid moments.
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The opening image showed the couple wearing matching white lace shirts and sailor-themed hats, his labeled “Captain” and hers “First mate.” Another image from the post captured them at dinner, dressed in black, with Swift holding her glasses playfully while Kelce made a finger gun gesture.
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Also among the highlights, a snap of Kelce’s phone wallpaper featuring a photo of him and Swift, a small but meaningful detail fans immediately noticed. Swift’s own phone screen, partially visible in another photo, displayed a black-and-white photo of the couple from Lake Como.
The post was captioned, “Had some adventures this offseason, kept it 💯,” and signified the first time either of them has shared each other on the grid.
Swifties go wild over Travis Kelce's post
Kelce’s post sent fans into an emotional frenzy, especially after eagle-eyed Swifties zoomed in on his phone screen. Fans spotted matching lock screens, his showed the couple together, while hers revealed a romantic black-and-white photo from Lake Como.
“THIRD PHOTO HIS LOCKSCREEN 😭😭😭,” one fan wrote, stunned by the subtle reveal.
Another said, “Not me zooming in on the phone screensaver 😭,” while many gushed over the sweet and symbolic details. “Look at the phone on the third pic 😍😍,” one fan urged, and another added, “THE PHONES WALLPAPERS IN THE THIRD PICTURE?!?!”
“Wait, the 13 pictures - are you kidding me 😭🥹,” one Swiftie pointed out, referencing the singer’s favorite number. “Yes… yes I did zoom into his lockscreen 😂,” another confirmed.
Others couldn’t get enough of the couple’s dynamic. “The photo with the glasses is so precious!!! 🥺,” one fan wrote. Another added, “OMG 😭🤍 who knew a football star would become the unexpected hero of the Swiftie universe 🫶🏽.”
And perhaps the most viral reaction of all: “We officially have better royals 👑.”
The post was flooded with heart emojis, Swiftie excitement, and fan theories based on the images, from matching outfits to the locations and subtle romantic nods. Swifties and NFL fans alike praised the intimate nature of the post and celebrated the long-awaited acknowledgment of the relationship.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's offseason escapes, family time, and beach bliss
Among the collection were shots from a previously reported secret trip to Montana with close friends Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson and their partners.
Kelce also posted a beach vacation photo with Swift and their friends Ross Travis and Ashley Avignone. The sunset-lit setting, relaxed summer outfits, and playful expressions painted a picture of laid-back love.
Another heartwarming section of the carousel included hiking and karaoke moments with his brother Jason Kelce and snapshots of their parents, Donna and Ed Kelce.
The off-season allowed the football star to recharge and reconnect with loved ones.
Training camp begins as Travis Kelce shifts focus to NFL
While the internet celebrated his romantic reveal, Kelce returned to work this week, rejoining his Chiefs teammates for NFL training camp. The football star had to skip the NYC premiere of his film 'Happy Gilmore 2' due to preseason preparations.
In February, following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce had confirmed he wasn’t ready to retire, “I’m coming back, for sure,” he said. “Gonna try and get to the best shape I’ve been this offseason and get back to the mountaintop… I can’t go out like that!!!!”
After the February loss, Swift and Kelce maintained a low profile. Their first public appearance came on Mother’s Day in Philadelphia, followed by sightings in New York City and Florida throughout May and June.
The newly shared photos offer a confirmation of what fans long suspected, that Swift and Kelce’s bond has only deepened. And now, with one Instagram post, Kelce has sealed the deal with a digital love letter to his superstar partner.
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