Travis Kelce Takes the Field for the 1st Game of His 13th NFL Season — Which Has a Special Connection to Girlfriend Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce Takes the Field for the 1st Game of His 13th NFL Season — Which Has a Special Connection to Girlfriend Taylor Swift

The 10-time Pro Bowler returned from a busy offseason that included lots of time spent with girlfriend Taylor SwiftChristian Petersen/Getty Travis Kelce takes the field at the Kansas City Chiefs' first preseason game on Aug. 9, 2025NEED TO KNOWTravis Kelce has returned to the field for the first game of his 13th NFL seasonThe tight end and his fellow Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the 2025-2026 season with a preseason opener against the Arizona C…

Travis Kelce Kicks Off 13th NFL Season with Game Tied to Girlfriend Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce returned to the gridiron on Saturday, Aug. 9, marking the start of his 13th NFL season as the Kansas City Chiefs opened their preseason with a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The milestone number isn’t just significant for Kelce’s career — it also has a personal connection to his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The pop icon, born on Dec. 13, famously considers 13 her lucky number, weaving it into her lyrics, music…