Kelce Brothers Celebrate Team USA Hockey Wins at 2026 Olympics

Travis and Jason Kelce matched in Team USA jerseys to praise the men's and women's hockey teams' gold medal victories.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce celebrated the men's and women's Team USA hockey teams' gold medal wins at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The Kelces wore matching Team USA jerseys on their podcast "New Heights" to discuss the thrilling victories, with Jason calling the U.S. the "hockey capital of the world." Travis revealed he watched the men's gold medal game with his fiancée Taylor Swift, while Jason and his wife Kylie attended the women's gold medal game in person to cheer on the team, including Cleveland native Laila Edwards.

Why it matters

The Kelce brothers' enthusiastic support for both the men's and women's U.S. hockey teams highlights the growing popularity and prestige of Olympic hockey, especially after the men's team's first gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980. The Kelces' involvement also showcases how elite athletes from other sports are embracing and promoting Olympic success.

The details

In the latest episode of their "New Heights" podcast, Travis and Jason Kelce wore matching Team USA hockey jerseys to discuss the men's 2-1 overtime victory against Canada and the women's 2-1 win over their rivals. Travis revealed he watched the men's gold medal game with his fiancée Taylor Swift, while Jason and his wife Kylie attended the women's final in person to cheer on the team, including Cleveland native Laila Edwards. The Kelces praised the skill and grit of both the men's and women's teams, with Jason declaring the U.S. the "hockey capital of the world."

  • The men's hockey team won gold on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The women's hockey team won gold three days earlier on February 19, 2026.

The players

Travis Kelce

An NFL tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who watched the men's hockey gold medal game with his fiancée Taylor Swift.

Jason Kelce

An NFL center for the Philadelphia Eagles who attended the women's hockey gold medal game in person with his wife Kylie to cheer on the team, including Cleveland native Laila Edwards.

Jack Hughes

A 24-year-old star player for the U.S. men's hockey team who scored the game-winning "golden goal" in overtime against Canada.

Laila Edwards

A member of the U.S. women's hockey team who is from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, like the Kelce brothers.

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What they’re saying

“USA! USA!”

— Travis and Jason Kelce, NFL players (New Heights podcast)

“USA... Hockey capital of the world! Men's and women's. Gold medal. Best country on the planet in hockey. I don't want to hear any arguments.”

— Jason Kelce, NFL player (New Heights podcast)

“Me and Tay watched the entire game, man. And it's just so f---ing epic, man. From the first drop of the puck, man, that game was nonstop action and had me at the edge of my seat.”

— Travis Kelce, NFL player (New Heights podcast)

“I just f---ing exploded when I saw ol' Jack Hughes f---ing put it right in between the legs, man.”

— Travis Kelce, NFL player (New Heights podcast)

“Tip of the cap, to you Laila. That was awesome to see you go and get it — I'll tell you what, man. She has a f---ing shot!”

— Travis Kelce, NFL player (New Heights podcast)

What’s next

The Kelce brothers plan to continue celebrating the historic hockey victories on their podcast and through social media, helping to further raise the profile of Olympic hockey in the United States.

The takeaway

The Kelce brothers' enthusiastic support for both the men's and women's U.S. hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics showcases the growing popularity and prestige of Olympic hockey, especially after the men's team's first gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980. Their involvement also highlights how elite athletes from other sports are embracing and promoting Olympic success.