DINH DOONG

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrated his 35th birthday in style on Saturday, October 5th, with family and friends at his annual “Kelce Car Jam” event in Kansas City, Missouri. The festival, which benefits Kelce’s 87 and Running Foundation, saw fans, teammates, and loved ones gather to honor the NFL star.

Fans expressed their love for Kelce by singing “Happy Birthday” and presenting him with birthday cards. When asked what he wanted for his special day, Kelce humorously told NFL reporters, “Another Super Bowl, if you’ve got one.”

Among the guests in attendance were Kelce’s parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, his brother and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce.

Also joining the celebration were Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his pregnant wife, Brittany Mahomes. Attendees enjoyed food, drinks, and a showcase of vintage cars at the popular Kansas City event.

During his speech, Travis took a moment to address the crowd, sharing his hopes for the upcoming Chiefs game on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. “How about we go get a win on Monday night?” Kelce asked to roaring cheers from the crowd. “You guys up for that?”

Notably absent from the birthday celebration was Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, who is currently preparing for her final performances of the record-breaking Eras tour. Although Swift, 34, didn’t attend Kelce’s last two away games, fans recently revisited a clip from Kelce’s 2016 dating show, Catching Kelce, where he explained that he doesn’t expect those close to him to attend every game. “If you’re dating a professional athlete… I do not believe that you need to go to all the games,” he said, adding that even his parents and friends don’t make it to every match.

Despite the Chiefs’ perfect 4-0 start to the season, Kelce has expressed some frustration with his individual performances in the first few games. In the Chiefs’ recent win over the Los Angeles Chargers on September 29th, Kelce recorded 89 yards—more than his combined total from the previous three games. However, during an episode of his New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason, Kelce admitted there’s still room for improvement. “A big game is when I score a touchdown or something,” Kelce said. “I didn’t have any drops, which is what happened in Atlanta, but I still didn’t have an outstanding game.”

As the Chiefs prepare to face the Saints on Monday, Kelce is hoping to build on his solid performance and continue helping his team remain undefeated, all while celebrating another milestone year. With support from his family, friends, and girlfriend, Kelce remains focused on delivering his best on the field as he enters the next chapter of his career.