NFL star Travis Kelce celebrated his 37th birthday in New York City with his wife, Taylor Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end later shared details of the occasion on the October 7 episode of the ‘New Heights’ podcast.Travis Kelce said the day was made special by the people who reached out to wish him. “It feels nice because I had a lot of people reach out and say ‘happy birthday,’ ” he said. Travis also spoke about his dinner plans in New York. He revealed that he visited Torrisi, one of his favorite spots in the city, and spent time with Taylor Swift.“It was a good day. It was a fun day. Got some food out here in New York. Went to one of my favorite spots — Torrisi. Got to hang with Tay,” Travis Kelce said. However, the biggest highlight of the occasion came from the Kansas City Chiefs’ latest victory.
Chiefs’ victory becomes Travis Kelce’s birthday highlight
Travis Kelce’s birthday came after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders. The victory gave the team a 4-0 record before its bye week.“And the best news that I got on my birthday was that we got a victory,” Travis Kelce said while recalling the result. “That was the happiness I had around my birthday. I got the win going into the bye [week] and we’re 4 and 0,” he said.Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce’s brother and former Philadelphia Eagles player, then asked whether a loss would have affected his birthday celebrations. Jason Kelce retired from the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. Travis Kelce made it clear that a defeat would have been difficult for him to accept.“Losing ruins everyone’s life. Yes,” Travis Kelce said. “That’s the f—ing worst thing to ever go down. So if I would have lost, it would have ruined my birthday for sure.”
Travis Kelce reveals birthday celebrations were low-key
Despite the occasion, Travis Kelce said he does not consider himself someone who makes a big deal about birthdays. He also revealed that there was no conventional birthday cake during the celebration.“No, but Torrisi’s got some good desserts,” he said. “They brought out the entire arsenal. They got some good yogurt. They got an espresso shaved icing with ice cream and chocolate underneath. It was weird. It was nice though.”Jason Kelce later tried to find out whether Travis Kelce received any presents or had other celebrations planned. The NFL star, however, declined to share further details. “No, I would love to just keep it moving,” Travis Kelce said playfully.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spotted on New York date
The birthday celebration also included a dinner outing for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The couple were recently spotted in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood on October 5.According to PEOPLE, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen holding hands while heading into an upscale Italian restaurant. The pair also appeared to coordinate their outfits for the occasion.The outing came after the couple tied the knot in July earlier this year. Since their marriage, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have attended several public events together. They have also been photographed together during outings around New York City.
Kansas City Chiefs head into bye week at 4-0
The Kansas City Chiefs are currently enjoying a break after opening the 2026 season with a perfect 4-0 record. The team will return to action against the Los Angeles Chargers on October 18. Travis Kelce said he plans to continue working out during the bye week. He also intends to follow October playoff baseball and watch college and professional football.The tight end reflected on the team’s start to the season during the podcast. “To be 4 and 0 going into the bye was one of the challenges that we set for ourselves,” Travis Kelce said. He said, “Obviously, excited to be where we’re at, but even more excited to see where this thing could go, man. We got a hell of a team that’s playing f—ing well together.”
Taylor Swift’s latest album also features Kelce connection
Taylor Swift has remained in the spotlight following the release of the deluxe edition of her 2025 album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’.The expanded edition includes several additional songs. One of them features a special dedication connected to Travis Kelce’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
