Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Leave Chiefs Win in Vintage Cadillac

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ended their Sunday in style.

After the Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets 35-12 at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 8, the newlyweds were spotted smiling and waving as they drove away from the stadium together in a vintage Cadillac, People reports.

Kelce, 37, appeared to be behind the wheel, while Swift, 36, sat in the passenger seat. Kansas City radio host Alex Gold shared video of the moment on X, writing that the couple were "waving to fans as they leave Arrowhead," and fans quickly took notice.

A classic ride home

The car itself stole part of the spotlight.

According to Page Six, the cream-colored Cadillac had a brown roof, chrome detailing and whitewall tires. HITC described it as a 1979 Cadillac Coupe de Ville.

Kelce wore dark sunglasses, Page Six reports, and Swift was still dressed in the red-and-pink striped Tommy Hilfiger sweater polo she wore to the game, a nod to Kelce's role as a brand ambassador. The pair waved to fans as they rolled out of the stadium.

It was a simple moment: a married couple heading home after a football game. But for fans who have followed their love story from the start, it felt like something more.

"Welcome back, getaway car"

Many fans were quick to connect the ride to Swift's music.

"Welcome back, getaway car," one fan wrote online, a nod to "Getaway Car," the fan-favorite track from Swift's 2017 album Reputation.

Others focused on how normal the moment looked. "Just a lovely married couple driving home from a football game," one person wrote.

"It's very special to me that they still drive home just the two of them," another fan wrote, while one Chiefs fan joked, "This clip is going triple platinum."

Where it all began

The ride home brought back memories of one of the most famous nights in the couple's relationship.

In September 2023, Swift attended her first Chiefs game, a win over the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead, to watch Kelce play. After the game, the pair left the stadium together in Kelce's burgundy 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS convertible.

That moment became one of the first big public signs of their romance. This time, the Kansas City Star called the Cadillac the couple's new "getaway car."

Three years later, the two are married.

A car lover's collection

Kelce's love for classic cars is no secret.

The tight end has hosted the Kelce Car Jam, a charity car show in Kansas City, and his classic cars have made headlines before. Reports did not say whether the Cadillac belongs to him, but fans noticed it right away.

Taylor's game day crew

Swift did not watch the game alone.

She cheered from a suite at Arrowhead alongside her close friend, model Karlie Kloss. Swift's parents and Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce, were also at the stadium for the win.

Sunday was her fourth Chiefs home game of the 2026 season, and Kansas City has won all four. She skipped both road losses, at Seattle and at Denver, Yahoo Sports noted.

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Inside the Chiefs' win

The game itself gave Swift plenty to cheer about.

The Jets jumped out to an early 6-0 lead in the first quarter with two field goals. But the Chiefs took control from there, outscoring New York 35-6 over the final three quarters, including 21 unanswered points in the second half.

Kelce got in on the scoring action in a big way. In the third quarter, he took a lateral from Mahomes on fourth-and-goal and ran it in from the 1-yard line, a rushing touchdown that put Kansas City up 21-12. He also finished the day with four catches for 72 yards on six targets.

Running back Kenneth Walker III scored three touchdowns, two receiving and one rushing, while quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 23 of 31 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns.

The Chiefs' defense also stepped up, sacking Jets quarterback Geno Smith five times and holding New York to four field goals and no touchdowns.

There was one scare. Mahomes hurt his right elbow before halftime and left briefly before returning, Chiefs.com and NBC Sports reported.

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Chiefs back on track

The win was an important one for Kansas City.

The Chiefs had dropped back-to-back road games against the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos before Sunday, their first two losses of the season after a 5-0 start. The victory over the Jets ended that skid and improved their record to 6-2.

Next up, the Chiefs head to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 15.

A big year for the couple

This season has been a special one for Swift and Kelce off the field too.

The couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, July 3. Since then, Swift has continued to show up for her husband on game days, and the pair have shared plenty of sweet moments at Arrowhead.

Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, is still a key part of the Chiefs' offense. And with Swift cheering him on from the stands, Sunday's touchdown gave her one more reason to celebrate.

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Sunday at a glance

Here's a quick look at how the day unfolded:

• The matchup: New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 8, at Arrowhead Stadium
• Final score: Chiefs 35, Jets 12
• Kelce's day: Four catches for 72 yards and a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter
• In Swift's suite: Karlie Kloss, with Swift's parents and Donna Kelce also at the game
• The ride home: A cream-colored vintage Cadillac with a brown roof, with Kelce appearing to drive and Swift riding shotgun
• Up next: Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 15

From the first game to forever

Looking back, the couple's Arrowhead story has come full circle.

When Swift first showed up in Kansas City in 2023, the world was still guessing what was going on between the pop star and the Chiefs tight end. Fans studied every photo and every moment from the suite.

Now, the same stadium is where Swift cheers for her husband. The car may have changed, from a burgundy Chevelle to a cream Cadillac, but the feeling for fans is much the same.

Why fans love these moments

Swift and Kelce are two of the most famous people in the world, but moments like Sunday's drive home show a more relaxed side of their relationship.

There was no red carpet, no stage and no big announcement. Just two people smiling, waving and heading home after a good day at work.

For fans, that kind of everyday moment is what makes the couple so easy to root for.

What comes next

The Chiefs are on the road in Atlanta next week, and Swift has not attended any of their road games this season.

For now, her latest Arrowhead appearance ended on a high note: a big win, a touchdown from her husband and a classic car ride home.