KEY POINT
- Travis Kelce celebrated his 37th birthday in New York City with his wife, Taylor Swift.
- He said the Chiefs’ victory over the Las Vegas Raiders was the best news he received on his birthday.
- Kansas City entered its bye week undefeated at 4-0, with Kelce praising the team’s strong start.
Travis Kelce marked his 37th birthday in New York City with Taylor Swift, but the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said the biggest highlight of the occasion came from the football field.
Kelce discussed his birthday during the Oct. 7 episode of the New Heights podcast, which he co hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce. He said he received numerous birthday wishes and spent time with Swift while dining at Torrisi, one of his favorite New York restaurants.
The celebration was deliberately low key. Kelce said he is not a major birthday person and revealed that he did not receive a traditional birthday cake. Instead, Torrisi provided several desserts, including yogurt and an espresso shaved ice creation served with ice cream and chocolate.
Despite enjoying the time with Swift, Kelce identified something else as the defining moment of his birthday. The Chiefs had beaten the Las Vegas Raiders the previous day, giving Kansas City a 4-0 record before its scheduled bye week.
When Jason asked whether a defeat would have ruined his birthday, Travis did not hesitate. He said losing has a major effect on his mood, making clear that the team’s performance remains central to how he experiences the football season.
The undefeated start was particularly meaningful because Kelce said reaching the bye at 4-0 had been one of the challenges the Chiefs had established for themselves. He also praised the team for playing well together after the opening four games.
During the bye week, Kelce said he plans to continue working out and spend time watching October playoff baseball, as well as college and professional football. His comments offered a brief look at how he intends to spend the team’s break.
Kansas City is scheduled to return to action on Oct. 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers. For Kelce, the timing provides a pause after a perfect opening stretch and a birthday that combined time with Swift, a favorite restaurant and the result he valued most: another Chiefs victory.
