Since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first appeared together as a couple in September 2023, their relationship has drawn a lot of attention from fans.
The combination of Kelce’s NFL fame and Swift’s pop stardom, along with their obvious chemistry, has kept fans intrigued. As their connection grows stronger, a new question has emerged: Could they be getting engaged soon?
Recent events have sparked rumors, with many believing Swift and Kelce might soon take the next big step in their relationship. Let’s take a look at the signs that suggest an engagement might be coming soon.
Hand Gesture that Raises Suspicion
On January 17, 2025, Swift sparked engagement rumors after she was spotted dining at the upscale Nobu restaurant in New York City with her parents and close friend Ashley Avignone. It wasn’t the dinner that caught people’s attention, but the way Swift held her hand.
As Swift left the car, she held her right hand at an unusual angle, as if she was trying to show off her fingers. Fans quickly turned to social media to wonder if Swift was wearing an engagement ring. “Traditionally, these bands are thought of as a ‘pre-engagement ring’ as they signify devotion or ‘promise’ for a future engagement,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Swift has worn the infinity symbol before, especially during her Folklore era, when she wore an infinity bracelet given to her by her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn. Could this symbol now represent something bigger with Travis Kelce?
Rumors and Blessings
This isn’t the first time that rumors of an engagement between Swift and Kelce have surfaced. In late 2023, a source close to Travis Kelce helped fuel the rumors when they told Page Six that Kelce had asked Swift’s father, Scott Swift, for permission to propose. The source claimed that Scott gave his full approval.
Rumors became stronger when other sources suggested that an engagement could happen in the summer of 2024.
Though Kelce hasn’t confirmed the rumors, his loved ones have shared their thoughts. However, Travis’s mother, Donna Kelce, told CNN that she wasn’t aware of any engagement news, but she fully supported her son’s happiness.
Is Taylor Swift getting engaged?At the same time, Kelce’s teammate Harrison Butker openly shared his hope for a wedding and family soon. “I was a little nervous to meet Taylor Swift. So maybe I am a Swiftie if I was nervous to meet her. But it was a great experience, and I can’t say enough great things about her. I hope they get married and start a family!” he said during an interview.
Public Displays of Affection
Swift and Kelce’s relationship has been far from private, and every time they are seen together in public, they spark even more speculation.
In December 2023, Kelce reportedly gave Swift a $175,000 jewelry collection for her 35th birthday. This grand gesture led many to wonder if it was a sign of a much bigger commitment coming soon.
Body language expert Inbaal Honigman noticed something in the couple’s recent press conference interactions that seemed to hint at their private life. Inbaal told a news site that Kelce’s answer to a reporter’s question about a possible proposal seemed to suggest something was happening.
“When Travis answers with a joke and says, ‘Wouldn’t you like to know – watch his face! He nods,'” Inbaal said. “Travis might be joking with his words, but he’s nodding his head. An engagement is doubtlessly on the table.”
Is It Going to Happen Soon?
With so many signs pointing to an engagement, Swifties are excited that their dreams might come true soon.
Whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are already engaged or waiting for the right time to share the news, it’s clear that their relationship has become more serious. For now, all we can do is hope that their love story moves to the next chapter—and that we get to see Taylor with a ring on her finger.