On August 26, 2025, pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce confirmed what fans around the world had been hoping to hear. The couple is officially engaged. The news was revealed through a set of dreamy photos from a garden proposal that quickly went viral.

Their announcement wasn’t just another celebrity headline. It felt like a cultural event. Within minutes, the pictures racked up millions of likes and comments across social media, with fans describing the couple as “modern-day royalty.”

The engagement is the latest chapter in a relationship that first caught public attention back in 2023. Kelce had openly admitted on his podcast that he wanted to give Swift a bracelet with his phone number after one of her Eras Tour shows. At the time, it seemed like a crush, but it quickly blossomed into real romance.

From there, the two were often seen supporting each other. Swift was spotted at multiple Chiefs games, cheering Kelce on from the stands, while Kelce attended her concerts. Their bond grew stronger over holidays, family visits, red-carpet appearances, and even his Super Bowl win, where she was right by his side. Over time, they became one of the most talked-about couples in both entertainment and sports.

Interestingly, their engagement wasn’t just good news for fans, it also made some people a lot of money. On prediction markets like Polymarket, users had been betting for months on whether the couple would get engaged in 2025. One bettor put down $12,000 on the outcome and ended up walking away with more than $40,000 in profit when the news broke.