Swift jets home to Travis Kelce hours after Selena Gomez’s wedding

Taylor Swift accelerated her return to Kansas City just hours after Selena Gomez wed Benny Blanco in Goleta, California, a move designed to ensure she arrives in time for fiancé Travis Kelce's game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium.

Swift spent most of Gomez's wedding celebration with the bride and guests, including attending as a flower girl at the ceremony held at a clifftop venue overlooking the Pacific. The wedding weekend took place at Sea Crest Nursery, a 70-acre private estate that hosted the main ceremony on Saturday night, with marquees and fairy lights set among the grounds. The couple publicized the event with a series of romantic posts, including photos of the engagement ring and the couple together on the lawn. Gomez also shared moments from the rehearsal dinner, which a later drive-through suggested included a stop in the Hope Ranch neighborhood.

Just after 11:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, Swift’s convoy of three cars was seen leaving Gomez’s wedding festivities and racing toward Santa Barbara’s airport, where a private Gulfstream G550 was awaiting. The plane then tracked toward Missouri, with Swift expected to touch down in the Kansas City area hours before Kelce and the Chiefs face the Baltimore Ravens in an Arrowhead Stadium showdown.

Swift had flown into Santa Barbara on Friday afternoon and was photographed exiting a plane shielded by umbrellas, a scene repeated on Friday night when her motorcade entered the ritzy Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel for the evening. The Rosewood property, which commands rates around a thousand dollars per night, provided a backdrop to the star-studded weekend that included rehearsals and the main ceremony. In addition to Swift, guests at the wedding included comedian Eric Andre and Gomez’s fellow actors Steve Martin and Paul Rudd. The event was reportedly secured heavily, with Gomez funding security measures to keep the celebration private.

The wedding itself unfolded at a coastal estate overlooking the Pacific, with attendees arriving in a procession that mirrored Swift’s arrival at the rehearsal dinner: a three-car motorcade. The couple’s public posts highlighted a romance that has drawn wide interest in entertainment and sports circles alike. The marriage to Blanco marks a new chapter for Gomez, who previously reflected on a difficult period in her life and career, including a high-profile relationship that ended years ago.

Kelce’s fiancée status remains a central part of Swift’s public schedule, tying the pop star’s travel rhythm to major Chiefs games this season. Swift’s swift return underscores her capacity to juggle a demanding touring schedule with personal commitments and high-profile social appearances. Reps for Swift and Gomez have not provided further comment on the private travel details, consistent with the parties’ practice of keeping personal arrangements out of public scrutiny.

As the Chiefs prepare for a pivotal matchup that could shape their position in the conference, Swift’s visibility continues to be a talking point in entertainment and sports circles. The weekend’s events—Swift’s attendance at a close friend’s wedding, her arrival at a private airport, and her return to support Kelce on game day—reflect the intertwining of celebrity life with professional sports in contemporary culture.