13 of the best moments between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the Eras Tour
Let's have some fun on this very special day. In honor of Taylor Swift's birthday, A to Z Sports has reflected on the past two years of the incredible Eras Tour, and have ranked the top 13 moments between the singer and Travis Kelce. Why 13? "I was born on the 13th. I turned 13 […]
Let's have some fun on this very special day.
In honor of Taylor Swift's birthday, A to Z Sports has reflected on the past two years of the incredible Eras Tour, and have ranked the top 13 moments between the singer and Travis Kelce.
Why 13?
"I was born on the 13th. I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. My first album went gold in 13 weeks. My first No. 1 song had a 13-second intro. Every time I’ve won an award I’ve been seated in either the 13th seat, the 13th row, the 13th section or row M, which is the 13th letter," Swift said around the time of her Fearless Tour (2009-2010). "Basically whenever a 13 comes up in my life, it’s a good thing."
So, without further ado, lets begin.
13. Fans Find Comfort In Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce In Austria
For the second time in her entire performing career, Taylor Swift had to cancel a series of shows, but it was for the safety of her fans.
Swift's three shows in Vienna, Austria were cancelled after authorities foiled a terror attack that was set to take place at one of the shows. All tickets were automatically refunded, but fans were devastated to not be able to see the signer's world famous tour.
So, they decided to do something about it.
While they won't be able to see Taylor Swift live, fans still got together to celebrate their love for the singer. Swifties gathered together in the streets singing tons of different songs that she was set to perform at the concert.
One of them included Swift's hit song, "Karma," from her album, Midnights. And of course, they had to incorporate the popular lyric change.
Instead of singing "Karma is the guy on the screen," they all belted out, "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs."
12. Ed Kelce Gets Into The Eras Tour Spirit
While Travis Kelce might not be able to travel to see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Toronto, another important member of his family made the trip.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end's father was spotted at the singer's Eras Tour show in Toronto on Saturday night. And he was dressed to the nines for Swift's show!
Ed Kelce didn't miss a beat, fitting right in with the Swifties from the first moment. He was seen trading friendship bracelets with a lot of her fans, and even had a full arm full of them.
11. 'So High School' Added To The Setlist.
The Tortured Poets Department was the first album the singer released since starting her relationship with Travis Kelce began and two songs from it had references to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. One of those songs was added to the show.
And fans went crazy after realizing that the set seemed to clearly reference Kelce.
Swift sang the song, "So High School," performing on a set that appeared to be set up like a football stadium, with bleachers. Oh and not to mention the red and yellow lights flashing down on them.
Swift and her backup dancers even were swag surfing, which is a popular dance that is heavily associated with the Chiefs.
And she included one of Kelce's infamous dance moves.
10. Travis Kelce Attends 87th Eras Tour Show
Swift hit a very important milestone while performing in Paris, France last spring: her 87th show.
And Travis was in attendance.
Plus, she had some clear tributes to the Chiefs.
Swift started by introducing a new outfit during her 1989 set, wearing a gold top and red skirt.
She then sang her song, 'So High School' from her album The Tortured Poets Department, which is clearly about her relationship with Travis Kelce. And the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was in attendance for the show. So it seems Swift added something else special into her performance.
9. A Little Wave
When Travis Kelce is in the crowd, Taylor Swift always manages to acknowledge him and show everyone how in love the two are.
And during her first night in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Kelce was there supporting his girlfriend. And one fan even caught him reacting to a very special song during the show.
During Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" set, Swift sings her hit song 'So High School,' which is written about the singer's relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
And part of the performance includes Swift sitting on the bleachers with all her backup dancers, waving and reacting to what is presumed to be a game in front of them. At one moment, she even points and waves (we all know who she is waving too).
So while sitting in a suite during the show, Kelce waved right back to Swift.
8. Taylor Swift Manifests Travis Kelce's First TD Of The 2024 Season
It took a little bit, but Travis Kelce finally made it into the end zone in the Kansas City Chiefs matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
And it seems fans might have Taylor Swift to thank for this one.
While the singer can't be in attendance due to her Eras Tour, she has been making very clear nods to the Chiefs tight end over the weekend. And on Saturday night, her move was exactly what happened in the game.
While performing "Midnight Rain" from her album Midnights in New Orleans, Swift's gesture was very clearly in reference to the game of football.
And it came after she sings the line, "except when I'm on TV."
The night before the game, Swift put her arms up and screamed touchdown.
She knew it was time for Kelce to finally get in the end zone, so it's safe to say she manifested this one.
7. A Mashup We Will Never Forget
"I'll be 87; you'll be 89."
When Taylor Swift wrote and released this song in 2006, she definitely had no idea that 87 would become such an important number in her life.
But now it has.
And for the first time on the Eras Tour, Swift sang those exact lyrics during her surprise song section of the show, performing 'Mary's Song' from her album Debut in Amsterdam.
Along with singing 'Mary's Song,' Swift included 'So High School' from her newest album, The Tortured Poets Department, along with 'Everything Has Changed,' from her album Red.
'So High School' is a song Swift recently wrote about her relationship with Travis Kelce. She talks about how this love feels like she is with her high school sweetheart.
And as for 'Everything Has Changed,' the chorus goes: "I just wanna know you better, know you better, know you better now."
Enough said.
And during the performance, one fan caught a video of Kelce's reaction, showing Brittany Mahomes going over to see him. Some even think that he might be wiping some tears away.
6. Travis' 'That's My Girl' Moment
On the same night that Travis surprised Taylor in Dublin, he also met the singer backstage following her show.
As the two were walking off with the fans screaming and cheering for Swift, Travis ran a little ahead and showed just how proud he is of the singer.
He was also encouraging the crowd to cheer even louder for Swift after her three and a half hour performance.
5. Travis Kelce Surprising Taylor Swift In Ireland
Travis arrived a little late to Taylor Swift's third and final show in Dublin, Ireland. And despite the huge number of screaming fans, she immediately noticed the Kansas City Chiefs tight end when he walked right into the VIP tent.
Swift was grinning from ear to ear while performing, and one fan caught the perfect photo showing her reaction.
4. The Archer
Travis has had his signature pose long before he began dating Taylor Swift. So to pay tribute to the tight end, Swift decided to incorporate that into her choreography.
While performing this hit song from her album, The Tortured Poets Department, Swift began doing Kelce's signature Archer pose.
3. Karma Is The Guy On The Chiefs
During the Chiefs' bye week in 2023, Kelce decided to spend it with Swift. He flew to join the singer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, while the pop star was touring. And knowing that Travis was in the crowd, Swift threw in something special for him.
It was the first time Swift altered the lyrics while performing her song "Karma," singing "Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me,” rather than "Karma is the guy on the screen coming straight home to me."
Travis stood next to Swift's father (who was wearing a Chiefs lanyard) during the concert, and videos captured his reaction perfectly, with a smile lighting up his face.
Swift continued to make this little change throughout numerous shows, especially all the ones Travis was at.
2. Instagram Official
Everyone in the world was aware that Taylor Swift is dating and Travis Kelce, but she did one thing to make it as official as it can possibly be.
Following her Friday night show at Wembley Stadium in London, Swift met some very special guests backstage. The Royal Family was in attendance, having come to the show to celebrate Prince William's birthday. And Swift took an epic selfie, joined by Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, along with Travis.
It was the most iconic way to go Instagram official, and of course it was Swift who pulled it off.
1. Travis Kelce Joins Taylor Swift Onstage At Wembley Stadium
During one of Swift's performances at Wembley Stadium, Kelce joined the singer onstage for the first time.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end took part in Swift's transition to her hit song, 'I Can Do It With A Broken Heart," from her newest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Forget three-time Super Bowl champion, Kelce officially has something new to add to his resume: Taylor Swift's backup dancer.
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