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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce | Source: Getty Images
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What's Next for Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce After His Team's Super Bowl 2025 Loss – New Details

Gaone Pule
Feb 13, 2025
11:02 A.M.

Following a difficult Super Bowl loss, a source revealed how the football star and pop singer plan to spend time together. The two have remained supportive, attending each other's events.

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Taylor Swift cheered on her boyfriend Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, the night took a heartbreaking turn for the high-profile couple.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pictured at the AFC Championship Game on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce pictured at the AFC Championship Game on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. | Source: Getty Images

Just a day before the game, Travis expressed his contentment with life. In an interview with Westwood One Sports, he said, "I'm the happiest I've ever been," emphasizing his love for his career and appreciation for the unwavering support from family and friends.

That joy was soon overshadowed as the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 40–22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The National Football League announced on Instagram, "THE EAGLES ARE SUPER BOWL LIX CHAMPIONS!"

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In a post-game interview, Travis acknowledged the Chiefs' struggles, "You don't lose like that without everything going bad." He pointed to missed opportunities and a lack of execution, adding that the team hadn't performed that poorly all season and struggled to find momentum when it mattered most.

Meanwhile, Travis's brother, Jason Kelce, who retired in 2024 after a storied career with the Eagles, addressed the defeat and its impact on his younger sibling.

He wrote on X, "[...] As for my brother, there isn't a person I love or care about more." While the loss was difficult to process, Jason emphasized that his sibling didn't need sympathy.

The former football center added, "He has amassed greatness few on this planet could ever dream of," and urged the Chiefs to take pride in all they had accomplished.

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The frustration from the game carried over as Travis reflected on the defeat during an episode of the "New Heights" podcast with Jason. Admitting that discussing the loss wasn't easy, he called it a "weird weekend" but took a moment to thank fans for their overwhelming support.

Still processing the outcome, Travis admitted that the Chiefs didn't have their day. Taking accountability for his role, he said, "I wasn't the best leader I could be in motivating my guys and keeping my guys, you know, calm, cool, collected."

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With 12 years in the league and experience on the game's biggest stage, the tight end acknowledged that he should have handled the moment better, "It's a tough pill to swallow."

As speculation swirls about his future, Travis addressed uncertainty over his return in 2026. "Right now I'm just kicking everything down the road. [...] I'm not making any crazy decisions," he said, emphasizing that his priority is supporting his teammates and coaches.

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Over the past five or six years, he has played more football than most, with deep playoff runs adding extra games to his season. Competing in AFC championships and Super Bowls means more time refining his craft, which he admitted can be exhausting.

"That process can be grueling. It can weigh on you," the football star stated, noting that the demands of the game have started to feel overwhelming.

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As the game's demands took a toll, questions about Travis's future have become inevitable. When Patrick Mahomes was asked in an interview whether he would try to convince him to return to #ChiefsKingdom, he said it was not his decision.

"I'll let Travis make that decision, man. He's given so much to this team and to the NFL," the quarterback said, adding that playing alongside him has been an incredible experience.

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As Travis weighed his future and Mahomes expressed his gratitude for their time as teammates, another moment from the Super Bowl added to an already difficult night.

Travis was devastated when his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was booed at the Superdome. A source revealed, "Travis was aware of Taylor getting booed and he felt helpless. Seeing the look on her face got to him."

Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift, Alana Haim, and Este Haim attend Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift, Alana Haim, and Este Haim attend Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

Already struggling with the loss, he found the crowd's reaction especially disheartening in a stadium filled with Eagles fans. Many reportedly saw Taylor as a traitor due to her Pennsylvania roots and past support for the Eagles.

The incident caught the attention of President Donald Trump, who remarked on social media that the singer-songwriter had a "tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs," referencing the boos she received during the game.

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(L-R) Ed Kelce, Ashley Avignone, Alana Haim, Ross Travis, Taylor Swift, Este Haim, Danielle Haim and Donna Kelce attend Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

(L-R) Ed Kelce, Ashley Avignone, Alana Haim, Ross Travis, Taylor Swift, Este Haim, Danielle Haim and Donna Kelce attend Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

Meanwhile, an insider added that Travis felt Donald's jab at her was unnecessary, particularly after he had welcomed the president's presence.

With Taylor missing out on a Grammy and Travis losing the Super Bowl, the week had been challenging, but her love remained his greatest comfort.

(L-R) Ice Spice, Ashley Avignone, and Taylor Swift at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

(L-R) Ice Spice, Ashley Avignone, and Taylor Swift at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

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She clearly noticed the crowd's reaction, and according to a lip reader, she said, "Aww what, what's going on," before responding with a playful side-eye.

The president's comment only added to the whirlwind of emotions surrounding the night. However, with the Super Bowl behind them and the "Eras Tour" wrapped up, Taylor and Travis are finally set for some much-needed downtime.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the AFC Championship Game on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. | Source: Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the AFC Championship Game on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. | Source: Getty Images

A source shared the couple plans to "have a break together" after the difficult loss, noting, "their lives have been a whirlwind since they first started dating." Despite the emotional night, "things seem great between them, and they're incredibly happy together."

Throughout the season, Taylor was a regular at Chiefs games, often bringing friends and family to cheer from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium. "She truly loves watching Travis play," the insider added.

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Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift, and Ross Travis at the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift, and Ross Travis at the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images

The feeling was mutual — Travis attended more than a dozen "Eras Tour" shows and even made a surprise onstage appearance in London. The music superstar wrapped up the record-shattering tour in December 2024 after nearly two years and close to 150 performances, marking the end of a historic run.

Meanwhile, Travis's father, Ed Kelce, said his son is "very" happy with Taylor and looks forward to their spending time away from the spotlight. Speaking to Australia's "Today" show, he noted that with football and the "Eras Tour" behind them, they'll have a chance to "really connect more," which he sees as a positive step.

After a fast-paced season filled with career highs and emotional challenges, Travis and Taylor Swift are embracing a rare moment of calm together. With football on pause and the Eras Tour complete, they now have the chance to focus on each other away from the public eye.

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