The excitement was real this past Sunday when proud dad Ed Kelce surprised fans at the Kansas City Chiefs game on October 19 by handing out beaded friendship bracelets. But these weren’t just any bracelets. They read “Travis” and “Taylor,” connected by a little heart bead, clearly a nod to his son, Travis Kelce, and his fiancée, pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Swifties know the drill: friendship bracelets have become part of the tradition at Taylor’s tours, a symbol of connection among fans. So when Ed showed up with bracelet in hand, at a football game rather than a concert, the moment instantly crossed fandoms.
Ed Kelce’s Game-Day Move Instantly Won Over Swifties
Chiefs fans Brianne Kobe and December Brammer told PEOPLE they ran into Ed Kelce, 73, during the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19. The longtime season-ticket holders were delighted to find him personally handing out beaded bracelets to fans.
Brammer said she and her husband spotted Ed just outside the stands and decided to walk over. “He was so sweet and greeting everyone and [was] the cutest passing them out!” she recalled. She added that the Kelce family has always been warmly embraced in Kansas City and that Taylor is no exception.
The bracelets spelled out “Travis” and “Taylor,” linked by a single heart bead, with a small “E” at the bottom, a charming signature touch from Ed himself.
This move cleverly blended two very different fan worlds. On one side, there are Taylor’s tour-goers deep in “Swiftie” territory; on the other, football fans at Arrowhead Stadium. Those two groups merging through a simple string of beads created a genuine, feel-good bridge.
It made Ed Kelce more relatable in a way that stats and bro-culture never quite do. It gave fans something to smile about beyond the game. For the Swifties, it was a nod: yes, we see your tradition, and yes, you’re welcome here too. And for the public narrative of the Kelce-Swift relationship, it added a light, heartfelt touch.
Fans Say He Might Be The Real MVP Of The Kelce-Swift Era
On social media, the reaction was immediate and full of warmth. Fans flooded the comments calling Ed the “real MVP” of the Kelce-Swift era, not because he tossed a touchdown, but because he spread kindness in the most wholesome way.
One fan gushed, “Ed Kelce and Papa Swift handing out things is too darn cute.” Another added, “Omgggg that’s the biggest score of the game!! Is the E for Ed?? This family, man. It’s cured all my childhood trauma 😂.”
Others chimed in with equally sweet messages like, “I love this. The Swift/Kelce family gatherings have to be the best!!” and “Both their families seem so cute, loving and wholesome 🥹🫶🫶.” One fan summed it up perfectly: “I mean this in the most sincere way, BLESS HIS HEART 🫶🥹 the way this entire family rides for her is just the sweetest thing ever! 😭💘.”
The reactions show that fandom today isn’t just about one celebrity, it’s about shared moments, warmth, and connection. By handing out bracelets, Ed tapped into that collective joy and sense of belonging that both Swifties and football fans could appreciate.
It was a small gesture, but that’s what made it special. The bracelets didn’t change the game, yet they perfectly captured the blend of football, pop culture, and family charm that defines this era. Ed’s sweet move became one of the standout moments of the season.
Published: Oct 20, 2025 11:31 am