It was a boys’ night out at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Miami on Saturday, though without Travis Kelce in attendance. Kelce’s former Kansas City Chiefs teammate, Ross Travis, took in the concert alongside an unexpected VIP companion—Taylor Swift’s brother, Austin Swift.
With Kelce busy preparing for the Chiefs’ matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, he couldn’t join his longtime friend for the show. However, Ross Travis made sure to represent the Swift-Kelce connection, as he enjoyed the concert from the VIP section, which was also home to Swift’s family members. Photos from the event showed Travis soaking up the electric atmosphere, mingling with the Swift family, and even catching up with Austin Swift during the show.
The NFL free agent didn’t hold back when it came to dressing the part for the Eras Tour experience. Travis was seen wearing a hoodie from Taylor Swift’s “Greatest in the League” merch collection. The sweatshirt featured the logo “TTPD,” a reference to Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” album, released in April—a fitting nod to his connection to the pop star through his friend, Kelce.
While enjoying the concert, Travis was spotted chatting with an unidentified guest in the VIP area, adding to the sense of camaraderie that comes with being part of the Swift-Kelce social circle.
Fans were quick to react on social media, excited about the unlikely pairing of Ross Travis and Austin Swift at the show. “ross travis and austin swift!!! omg this crossover!!!” one fan wrote on X. Another simply commented, “BFFs!!!” capturing the excitement of seeing these two worlds collide.
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This wasn’t Ross Travis’ first time attending an Eras Tour concert. Earlier this year, he accompanied Kelce to one of Swift’s shows in Sydney, Australia. After that February concert, Travis took to his Instagram Story to express his newfound appreciation for Swift’s performances, posting a photo of his concert outfit with the caption, “I understand now… That. Was. Amazing.” The two athletes had been pictured enjoying the Sydney concert together, with Kelce in a bright-blue T-shirt and Travis in a bold yellow button-up.
It wasn’t just Ross Travis and Austin Swift making headlines in Miami. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a prominent public figure and “BFFs” podcast host, also attended the concert.
Portnoy shared that he had “the time of [his] life,” posting photos of a handwritten note he received from Swift herself. In the note, Swift thanked Portnoy for “having my back when a lot of people didn’t,” a gesture that clearly resonated with him.
Portnoy reflected on the experience in a video shared on X, saying, “Not everyone agrees on every issue, politics, whatever it may be, world views — Swifties is about love and support and Taylor.” His excitement was palpable, further adding to the event’s celebratory atmosphere.
Even without Kelce in attendance, it was a star-studded night in Miami, with Ross Travis, Austin Swift, and Dave Portnoy all taking part in the Eras Tour magic.
Travis may not have had his football buddy by his side, but he made the most of the night, cementing his place as a part of the extended Swift-Kelce circle while enjoying a memorable concert experience.
