Travis Kelce Odds: Star Expected To Retire And Pop The Question To Taylor Swift

The Kansas City Chiefs missed out on an historic three-peat following a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX.

Several players had nights to forget, including Travis Kelce, who made just four receptions in the game. 

Travis' girlfriend, pop megastar Taylor Swift, was in attendance at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, but she had to wait until the third quarter until her man was found by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. 

It came after the Chiefs had won 19 out of 22 games with Swift watching on, including an incredible 9-0 play-off record - but the Love Story hitmaker couldn't inspire her boyfriend and his team to victory at Super Bowl LIX. 

There was also a moment to forget for Swift, when she was booed by the crowd while appearing on the Jumbotron, much to her shock. 

She could be seen asking rapper Ice Spice: "What is going on?"

It wasn't exactly the Eras Tour crowd, but Super Bowl LIX could be an end of an era for her significant other if he decides to hang up his cleats. 

Following the Chiefs' heavy defeat, there has been lots of speculation on betting sites about what Kelce might do next. 

Kelce Odds-On To Hang Up Cleats In 2025 

Kelce said in 2023 he considers retirement "more than anyone could ever imagine", but he didn't speak about hanging up his boots after Sunday's dismal display. 

However, he has now broken his post-Super Bowl LIX silence.

Speaking on his and former Eagles star brother Jason Kelce's podcast New Heights, Travis said: "I wasn't the best that I could be in motivating my guys and keeping my guys calm, cool and collected and I put a lot of that on myself. 

"As the guy that's been in the building for 12 years and seen a lot of football and seen a situation just like this, in the Super Bowl.

"It's a tough pill to swallow. It's a hard reality, man."

At one stage, he said: "I'm sorry for how it ended," which appeared to be a nod to how the three-peat chances bit the dust. 

But some have speculated it could even be a hint about his NFL career coming to a close. 

It's thought Kelce has a so-called "soft deadline" in place for a potential retirement decision. 

His $11.5 million roster bonus is due to kick in on March 15, so it's likely he will decide either way about whether he continues with the Chiefs for a 13th NFL season, and it is 4/5 on betting apps that Kelce announces his retirement this year. 

Travis 'Still Has Love For The Game' 

Following the Chiefs' loss to the Eagles, Mahomes even hinted it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Travis retires this year, admitting the tight end will "spend some time with his family and make that decision on his own". 

He said: "He’s given so much to this team and to the NFL. He has a lot of football left in him. You can see it. 

"He always makes plays in the biggest moments, but it’s if he wants to put in that grind. 

"It’s a grind out there to go out there and play 20 games and get to the Super Bowl. 

"He’s done enough to be a gold jacket guy and a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But I know he still has love for the game."

Travis' brother Jason Kelce announced his retirement in March 2024, a year after his Eagles side had been beaten 38-35 by Travis' Chiefs in the Super Bowl. 

Travis Kelce Odds: When Will He Retire? 

If Travis follows suit, he could give it one more season in the NFL to try to clinch another Super Bowl, before hanging up his boots in 2026 - regardless of whether the Chiefs win the Vince Lombardi Trophy next year or not. 

It's 6/4 for Travis to quit the NFL next year and 2/1 that he calls it a day in 2027. 

However, the star recently admitted he still wants to play American football in three years. 

Speaking on Super Bowl LIX Opening Night on February 3, the star was asked where he will be in three years - and he replied: "Hopefully still playing football. I love doing this. I love coming into work every day. I feel like I still got a lot of good football left in me."

However, he said afterwards: "We'll see what happens. I know I've been setting myself up for other opportunities in my life. That's always been the goal, knowing that football only lasts for so long."

It's 3/1 that Kelce hangs up his boots in 2028 or later, but what will he do when he does retire? 

Kelce To Pop Swift Question 

When Travis calls it a day, he could turn his attentions to his lover and make a Swift proposal. 

He is just 8/11 to pop the question to the Bad Blood hitmaker, who he has been dating since September 2023. 

Some Chiefs fans were desperate for Travis to ask for Swift's hand in marriage after the Super Bowl to overshadow the Eagles' victory.

Before this year's Super Bowl, Kelce was asked whether he was planning to get engaged during the Super Bowl, and he coyly replied: "Wouldn’t you like to know?"

That has only fuelled the speculation that Tayvis - as they are affectionately known by their fans - could soon be getting hitched. 

The singer could even get her boyfriend on board to collaborate on her next song. 

Travis Kelce Odds: What Will He Do Next (After Retirement) 

It's 3/1 for the showbiz power couple work on a tune together, but should Kelce retire soon he is likely to be inundated with many offers. 

He could follow in the footsteps of NFL icon Tom Brady in a couple of ways - by becoming an NFL pundit (Evens) or by making a retirement U-turn (6/4). 

What's more, Kelce is 11/10 to return to Saturday Night Live - after previously hosting the March 5, 2023, episode - and he's 2/1 to make the switch to WWE. 

He previously hosted E! dating show Catching Kelce, in which 50 women from 50 states tried to win his heart. 

While he is no longer a bachelor, Kelce could still front a dating show (4/1) for other singletons. 

But if he's looking to forge a career in show business then Dancing With The Stars (5/2) could be a great place to start post-NFL. 

* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.