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Travis Kelce surprised attendees at a pre‑Super Bowl party in San Francisco by stepping into the DJ booth and blasting Taylor Swift songs, turning a sports night into an instant pop moment.
Kelce grabs the decks at Sports Illustrated and TEU event
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end arrived at Public Works after the 2026 NFL Honors. The party was hosted by Sports Illustrated and Tight End University.
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Late in the evening, Kelce joined DJs Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace of Loud Luxury. He picked up the headphones and started mixing tracks, much to the crowd’s delight.
Swift’s music takes center stage
The put‑on set made one thing clear: Taylor Swift’s songs were on rotation. Fans cheered when Kelce cued up a Swift track and began scratching the turntable.
- “The Fate of Ophelia” — Kelce played a remixed version that had the room singing along.
- A mashup followed: Rihanna’s “We Found Love” blended into Swift’s “You Belong With Me.”
At one point, Kelce even mimicked choreography from a Swift music video and filmed himself dancing with the crowd.
What the DJ set looked like
The mood shifted from casual VIP mingling to a full party when Kelce took over the booth. He scratched, sang and recorded clips on his phone.
Key moments
- The remixed chorus drew the loudest reaction.
- Kelce shared the stage with Loud Luxury, who were headlining the night.
- Fans captured video of the tight end performing viral choreography.
Celebrity sightings and VIP mingling
When Kelce stepped away from the decks, he spent time in a VIP section talking with athletes and entertainers.
- George Kittle, co‑founder of Tight End University, helped host the event.
- Notable faces included Camille Kostek, Adam Devine and Kristin and Kyle Juszczyk.
- Other attendees: Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, Claire Kittle, Naomie Olindo and Billy Haire.
The atmosphere was electric, with celebrities and NFL stars enjoying a mix of sports camaraderie and pop hits.
Back‑to‑back Super Bowl weekend events
The SI/TEU party followed a separate “New Heights” podcast celebration that Kelce co‑hosted with his brother, Jason.
Fans who attended those earlier festivities noticed a framed photo of Taylor Swift on display, signaling her symbolic presence in the Bay Area.
Where Taylor Swift fits into the story
Though Swift did not appear at the Public Works party, she was represented in spirit through the music and the framed image seen at a previous event.
Kelce and Swift, both 36, announced their engagement in August 2025. They are reportedly planning a wedding for this summer.
