Travis Kelce Shows Off Wedding Ring at Chiefs Preseason Debut

Paige Catton Sun, August 16, 2026 at 12:24 AM UTC

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Originally appeared on E! Online

Move over, Super Bowl rings—Travis Kelce is kicking off year 14 with brand new bling.

Indeed, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end stepped out in style for his first NFL preseason game since marryingTaylor Swift last month, wearing a gold wedding band while arriving at Arrowhead Stadium on Aug. 15.

As the Chiefs wrote alongside an Instagram video of Kelce making an entrance at the venue, “TK on site,” adding the words “Year 14” with a bow and arrow emoji over the clip.

In the footage, the 36-year-oldsported a Reputation era-esque ensemble, rocking a black-and-gold printed button-up shirt with matching shorts, paired with black sneakers and shades.

But the real stars that shined? Kelce’s gold jewelry accessories, including his simple, yet sparkling yellow-gold wedding band. The athlete—who began dating Swift in 2023—also added a gold watch on his left arm and a bracelet on his right to complete the look.

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Before the game, the Chiefs—the team in which Kelce has played on throughout his NFL career—shared a behind-the-scenes featurette of the football players gearing up for the new season, including a snippet of Kelce sitting in the media room with his hands folded, giving a brief glimpse of his new jewelry.

Yet, the preseason game wasn’t the first outing Kelce wore his wedding band. After all, one week after his and Swift’s star-studded nuptials at New York City’s Madison Square Garden July 3, the newlyweds revealed their wedding bands while attending Kelce's Chiefs teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk's wedding.

And Swift’s new addition was more than perfectly fine as it coordinated with the engagement ring Kelce proposed to the Grammy winner with in August 2025. The stunning sparkler—which Kelce designed with Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry—features an old mine brilliant-cut cushion-shaped diamond on a yellow gold band.

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While Kelce is starting his 14th season with the Chiefs, it’s his first year having his “wife” in his kingdom. Though he’s ready to hit the field once again, Kelce can’t help but gush about the “best night” of his life.

“It was a fun offseason,” he told reporters at an Aug. 12 press conference. “Wedding was the best night of my life. I appreciate everyone who came out and celebrated and had fun with us. That’s about all I got from that night.”

For more trophy-worthy details from Kelce and Swift’s wedding, keep reading…

What did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wear for their wedding?

WhileTaylor SwiftandTravis Kelce’s official wedding photos have not yet been released, the couple was confirmed to have been dressed to the nines in Christian Dior Haute Couture designed byJonathan Anderson, who took over as creative director for the fashion house in 2025. It marked the designer’s first time designing a dress for a world-renowned celebrity.The pair also each wore custom Christian Louboutin shoes. And Swift didn’t trade the Cartier for someone to trust, opting to sport accessories made by the jeweler.Who was in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding party?

While the rumors flew as to who from Swift’s squad would make it onto the altar with her, both the Grammy winner and her now-husband opted to skip the traditional wedding party. Instead, Swift had her brotherAustin Swiftact as her Man of Honor, while Kelce tapped his brotherJason Kelceto be his Best Man.As for who was heard saying speak now or forever hold your peace?Adam Sandlerstepped in to be the couple’s officiant. The comedian is, along with his family, a longtime Swiftie and has been a guest on theNew Heightspodcast. Kelce also made a cameo appearance inHappy Gilmore 2, whichSwift rated“13/10” and called “an absolute must watch.”Who attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?

There was quite the evergreen group of friends that stepped out at Madison Square Garden to see Swift and Kelce say “I do.” Seriously, the guest list was over 1,000 people.On Swift’s side, her longtime friends includingAbigail Anderson Berard,Selena Gomezand her husbandBenny Blanco,Gigi HadidandBradley Cooper,Ed Sheeranand wifeCherry Seaborn,Lena Dunham,Jack Antonoff,Zoë Kravitz,Ashley AvignoneandKarlie Klosscould all be voted best dressed, fearless.Meanwhile, Kelce had nearly every guy on the Chiefs take part in his special day, including quarterbackPatrick Mahomesand his wifeBrittany Mahomes, as well as former teammateMecole Hardman Jr.and his fiancéeChariah Gordon. Chiefs coachAndy Reid, as well as ownersClark HuntandTavia Hunt, were also on the wedding’s lineup.But the gue$t li$t didn’t end there. The couple was supported by stars from all phases of life, includingGood Morning AmericaanchorsRobin RobertsandGeorge Stephanopoulos, plus actors and musicians likeJason Sudeikis,Kesha,Machine Gun Kelly,Gracie Abrams,Maren Morrisand the list goes on for evermore.Who didn’t attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?

Considering these nuptials simply hit different, it’s hard to believe any guest would decline on their RSVP. However, stars includingRyan Seacrest,Zoë’s fiancé (and Swift’s ex)Harry Stylesand Swift’s former BFFJaime King, whosesonLeo Thamesis one of Swift’s godchildren, had to skip the ceremony for their own reasons, emphasizing no bad blood.Meanwhile,Garret “Jacknife” Lee—who co-produced Swift’s “The Last Time”—thought his invite was too good to be true. His wifeMelissa Garner Leerevealed in an op-ed that her husband told her he’d received “a text” from Swift’s manager inviting the couple to her nuptials, but ignored it thinking it was spam.Swift’s “Snow on the Beach” duet partnerLana Del Rey, for her part, also opted for a low-key weekend, skipping the nuptials in favor of hosting a friend’s birthday, which she confirmed on Instagram.Among other stars who were formerly in Swift and Kelce’s inner circle but did not make their white veil occasion includeDianna Agron,Keleigh Sperry TellerandMiles Teller, as well asBlake LivelyandRyan Reynolds. Although the stars were previously thick as thieves with Swift and Kelce, it appears a frost has arisen amid the friendships.What have guests said about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding?

Despite the large scale of the wedding, guests have overwhelmingly emphasizedthe intimate feelof Swift and Kelce’s ceremony."It was as intimate as it possibly could be given it was Madison Square Garden,"Stephanapoulos said duringaGMAsegment July 4. “It was really this garden inside the Garden, which was so beautiful. It's hard to imagine a place that big, and a wedding with such stars, could feel so personal and so intimate.”

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