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Travis Kelce's Last-Minute Dash to NYC for Taylor Swift's Big Night

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If he wanted to, he would — and in this case, he did.

Travis Kelce jetted from a Kansas City Chiefs minicamp in Kansas City, Missouri, to New York City just in time to watch his fiancée Taylor Swift’s induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The tight end was photographed seated alongside Swift inside the Marriott Marquis Hotel in NYC Thursday night.

Taylor Swift, seen from behind, claps while Travis Kelce sits at a table and raises his hands with a finger pointed on each hand.

Travis Kelce showed up to support Taylor Swift as she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday in New York City. (Pictured here: The couple inside the event.) AP Photo/Evan Agostini

Making it a family affair, the couple’s mothers, Andrea Swift and Donna Kelce, were also seated at their table.

A family affair! ❤️ Taylor Swift is seated with her fiancé Travis Kelce, plus their moms Andrea Swift and Donna Kelce, ahead of Taylor’s induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in NYC pic.twitter.com/reKywJueGp

— billboard (@billboard) June 12, 2026

Swift was also seen in social media clips dancing with Travis to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” and chatting up director Steven Spielberg, who was seated beside her, as she grooved to Rihanna’s “Umbrella.”

A performance of “Proud Mary” even got Swift and Travis out of their seats.

While Spielberg’s newest film, “Disclosure Day,” doesn’t release until Friday, he stepped behind the camera to record the couple dancing to John Fogerty singing the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit “Fortunate Son” in one clip.

At the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, Taylor Swift goes Spielberg mode as she and Travis Kelce dance along to John Fogerty (and his sons) performing ‘Fortunate Son’ pic.twitter.com/hFtXH6bnSV

— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) June 12, 2026

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Kelce wasn’t the only one to show up and support Swift, as both their mothers — Donna Kelce and Andrea Swift — were seated at the same table. (Seen here: The couple in March 2026). Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs smiles during minicamp.

The tight end was at a three-day Kansas City Chiefs minicamp that ended the same day (Pictured here: Kelce at the minicamp Tuesday.) Getty Images

Travis, 36, landed in the Big Apple for the special occasion after concluding a three-day mandatory team minicamp.

The athlete and his teammates participated in strength and conditioning activities, on-field drills and offensive vs. defensive exercises, per the Chiefs.

Travis will return for the NFL team’s training camp for his 14th season next month.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) on field during the Kansas City Chiefs mandatory mini-camp at the Chiefs practice facility.

Kelce (seen here with Patrick Mahomes on Tuesday) participated in strength and conditioning activities and on-field drills. Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Travis Kelce in a red Kansas City Chiefs uniform with number 87 stretching during mandatory mini-camp.

The NFL star is preparing to return to the field for his 14th season with the Chiefs. Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The three-time Super Bowl winner, meanwhile, ensured he wouldn’t miss Swift, 36, make history as the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The Grammy winner released her debut track “Tim McGraw” in 2006. The 20-year period and her notable music catalog made her eligible to qualify for induction.

The hitmaker’s key tracks recognized by the SHOF include “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version),” “Blank Space,” “Anti-Hero,” “Love Story” and “The Last Great American Dynasty.”

Taylor Swift performing on stage during The Eras Tour in a blue sequined bodysuit and a colorful fringed jacket, with a microphone in her hand and one arm raised, under bright lights and falling confetti.

Swift (seen here in October 2024) makes history as the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Taylor Swift speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The hitmaker (seen above in 2021) qualified for the honor because it’s been 20-years since she released her debut single “Tim McGraw” and she has amassed a notable music catalog over the years. Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Swift was inducted alongside Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins and KISS musicians Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Other inductees include Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Walter Afanasieff, Graham Lyle and Terry Britten.

The “Lover” songstress’s big night comes after her series of appearances this week, including the “Toy Story 5” premiere in Los Angeles Tuesday.

At the star-studded event, she performed “You Got A Friend in Me” alongside Randy Newman.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift arriving at an SNL afterparty in New York City.

Swift and Kelce (seen above in 2023) are gearing up to tie the knot during the July 3 weekend. GC Images

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce walking hand-in-hand in New York City.

The couple (photographed above in 2024) will get married at Madison Square Garden in New York City. GC Images

Additionally, Swift’s new track, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” will be featured in the forthcoming Pixar film.

The “Cruel Summer” singer also attended Game 4 of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden alongside Mariska Hargitay and two of the HAIM sisters Wednesday.

Swift will return to the NYC-based venue to tie the knot with Travis on or around the July 3 weekend.