Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, Ed Kelce, father of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, appeared on Today Show Australia to talk about his son’s remarkable journey to possibly secure an unprecedented three-peat. With three Super Bowl victories already under his belt, an award-winning podcast, and a high-profile relationship with superstar Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce is now aiming to make NFL history by clinching his third consecutive championship.
Ed, with his own extensive experience as a Super Bowl veteran—this will be his fifth—shared his excitement about the upcoming game and his relaxed attitude as the big day approaches. “No, I’m not nervous,” Ed laughed. “By now, the guys are focused and ready to play. If they could, they’d play the game today!”
While the tension builds in the U.S. ahead of the highly anticipated match-up between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kelce family faces its own unique dynamic. Ed’s other son, Jason Kelce, spent 13 years with the Eagles, making the Super Bowl an emotional crossroads for the family. “I think Jason would love to see his brother do well and achieve a three-peat, but he still has his loyalties to the Eagles,” Ed explained. As for Ed himself, “I’ve only got one dog in this fight,” he added with a grin, clearly rooting for his son Travis and the Chiefs.
The conversation also touched on the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. While Ed played coy when asked if Swift would make a cameo during the Super Bowl halftime show—where Kendrick Lamar is performing—he did share some insights into how Swift is adapting to the world of football. “She’s learning,” Ed said. “She’s been watching football with her dad and picking up on the game.” He shared a funny anecdote of Swift commenting during a Chiefs game about taking the field goal points, showing how much she’s engaged with the sport. “A year ago, she didn’t know a field goal from an extra point!”
Ed expressed his joy in seeing his son happy, both in his relationship and his career, emphasizing that the Super Bowl victory would just be another chapter in what has already been an incredible journey for the Kelce family.
In a light-hearted moment, the hosts playfully probed about a potential wedding, following the couple’s recent public appearances together, but Ed remained tight-lipped. “We’ll see,” he chuckled, leaving fans to speculate.
As the clock ticks down to the Super Bowl, Ed Kelce continues to enjoy the ride. “I’m proud of both of my boys. It’s been a blast watching them play at the highest level,” he said. With the Chiefs and Eagles both having stellar rosters, the game promises to be one for the ages, with Ed cheering loudly for his son, Travis, and hoping to witness an unforgettable moment in football history.
