Travis Kelce Opens Up to GQ on His Relationship With Taylor Swift: “I Get to Be the Plus One, I’m a Fan of Music, I’m a Fan of Art — And It’s So Cool Experiencing Her Being That Plus One for Me

Travis Kelce Opens Up About Being Taylor Swift’s “Plus One” in Heartfelt GQ Interview

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is opening up like never before about his relationship with Taylor Swift — and the genuine mutual support that defines it. In a candid new GQ interview, the NFL star shared how much he treasures stepping into her world, just as she steps into his.

“I get to be the plus one. I get to go and be that fan. Because I am a fan,” Kelce said with a smile. “I’m a fan of music. I’m a fan of art. And it’s so cool that I get to experience her being that plus one for me.”

It’s a refreshing take from one of football’s biggest names, who’s become just as familiar to Swifties as he is to Chiefs Kingdom. Whether it’s him singing along in a stadium full of fans during Taylor’s Eras Tour or her rocking a red-and-yellow jacket in Arrowhead’s VIP suite, the couple has made a point of showing up for each other’s biggest moments.

Kelce admitted that the exchange of support is one of his favorite parts of their relationship. “She’s at the top of her game in music, I’m at the top of my game in football — but we’re still each other’s biggest fans. That’s what makes it special,” he explained.

The NFL star’s willingness to be in the stands instead of the spotlight, cheering for Swift, is part of what’s endeared him to her fans. And Swift has returned the love, becoming a regular fixture at Chiefs games throughout the season — turning football Sundays into must-watch TV for both sports and music fans.

In an era where celebrity relationships often feel distant and staged, Kelce and Swift’s openness — and willingness to share those little moments of fandom for each other — have made them one of pop culture’s most talked-about couples.

As Kelce told GQ, “At the end of the day, we just love showing up for each other. That’s the real win.”