On August 26, 2025, pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce thrilled fans by announcing their engagement through a heartfelt Instagram post. The couple, dating since 2023, shared five photos capturing the magical moment, including Kelce on one knee in a flower-filled garden and a close-up of Swift’s dazzling engagement ring. Their caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” sparked joy across social media, with Swifties and NFL fans celebrating the love story.

The engagement took place in a garden adorned with pastel pink and white flowers, where Kelce proposed in a casual yet deeply romantic setting. Swift, 35, wore a striped summer dress, and Kelce, also 35, chose a dark blue collared shirt paired with white shorts. Moreover, the ring—a radiant-cut diamond designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry in New York City—stole the spotlight with its vintage-inspired brilliance. Notably, fans noticed the announcement’s timing at 1:00 p.m. ET, aligning with Swift’s lucky number, 13, which further amplified the excitement.

Swift and Kelce’s relationship has blended music and sports into a cultural phenomenon. Swift’s songs like “So High School” and “The Alchemy” from The Tortured Poets Department hint at their romance, with lyrics tailored to Kelce’s football stardom. Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, joined Swift on stage at her London Eras Tour show in June 2024, charming fans as a backup dancer. Their public appearances, from the U.S. Open to Super Bowl 59, have fueled global fascination.