Travis Kelce Shares Dating Advice 2 Years After Engagement to Taylor Swift

The Chiefs tight end and his brother Jason offer tips for asking a girl out on a date.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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In a special hotline episode of their "New Heights" podcast, NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce discussed their advice for men looking to ask a woman out on a date. Travis, who is engaged to Taylor Swift, suggested complimenting the woman's best qualities as a conversation starter, while Jason jokingly referenced their father's outdated tips. Ultimately, the brothers agreed the best approach is to simply ask the woman out directly, with Travis advising to have a specific date idea in mind.

Why it matters

Travis Kelce's dating advice provides a relatable and humorous perspective from a professional athlete on the modern challenges of asking someone out. His personal experience of eventually connecting with Taylor Swift after publicly expressing interest on his podcast also offers an inspiring example of putting oneself out there.

The details

During the podcast episode, Travis Kelce told a caller to first figure out what they like most about the woman they want to ask out, then use that as a conversation starter by complimenting her. He warned against the outdated tactic his brother Jason jokingly suggested, of befriending the woman's less attractive friend. Instead, Travis and Jason agreed the best approach is to simply ask the woman out directly, with Travis advising to have a specific date idea in mind.

  • Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement in August 2025.
  • The podcast episode with Travis and Jason Kelce's dating advice was recently released in 2026.

The players

Travis Kelce

A 36-year-old tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who is engaged to singer Taylor Swift.

Jason Kelce

Travis Kelce's 38-year-old brother, who also co-hosts the "New Heights" podcast with him.

Taylor Swift

A popular singer-songwriter who got engaged to Travis Kelce in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“You just gotta own it. You gotta have some cojones.”

— Travis Kelce, NFL Player (New Heights Podcast)

“Here's what you do, you ask her out.”

— Jason Kelce, NFL Player (New Heights Podcast)

“This all started when Travis very adorably put me on blast on his podcast, which I thought was metal as hell. We started hanging out right after that.”

— Taylor Swift (Time Magazine)

What’s next

The Kelce brothers' dating advice episode of the "New Heights" podcast is available now for listeners seeking relationship tips.

The takeaway

Travis Kelce's personal experience of connecting with his now-fiancée Taylor Swift after publicly expressing interest on his podcast shows that putting yourself out there, being confident, and having a specific date idea can pay off in the modern dating world.