Travis Kelce shelled out a pretty penny so his family and friends — including girlfriend Taylor Swift — could sit in a suite at the 2024 Super Bowl. During an episode of Netflix’s “Receiver,” the Kansas City Chiefs player talked about the astronomical prices with San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle, who starred in the new reality series. After Kittle revealed his family was planning to sit in the stands, Kelce hinted at how much he potentially paid for a private box.
“They’re f**king three million dollars,” Kelce, 34, quipped. That’s equivalent to $4.44 million AUD. Kittle — who signed a five-year $US75 million deal in 2020 — explained that he has a “good contract” but ultimately decided it wasn’t worth it. “It’s just like, ‘You guys are gonna be fine,’” the tight end, 30, joked about his family. However, he noted that teammate Christian McCaffrey was able to snag a “nice deal” after going back and forth about getting one for his now-wife, model Olivia Culpo.
A rep for On Location Experiences, the official website to purchase suites via the NFL, previously confirmed to Page Six that the only 32-person suite left in Allegiant Stadium after the Chiefs qualified cost $US3 million — and was expected to go up. Kelce seemingly snagged the suite at the last minute as his mum, Donna Kelce, revealed a week before the Super Bowl that she was planning to watch from “the stands” because VIP boxes were in the “multi-millions.”
However, the record-breaking tight end later hinted about his decision to get a suite on his New Heights podcast, jokingly telling listeners he was preparing for the big game by thinking about “losing all this money.” “I’m not really doing much different other than just counting how much money I’m spending on this damn Super Bowl for family and friends to come,” he joked.
However, the three-time Super Bowl champion surely isn’t strapped for cash. He has earned over $US75 million throughout his career and is expected to make an additional $US34.25 million over the next two seasons — not including any of his lucrative brand deals or income from his hit podcast. Despite the suite’s hefty price tag, it seemed well worth it as Swift was spotted having a blast during the game.
The Cruel Summer singer, 34, was joined by her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, and her brother, Austin Swift, as well as the entire Kelce clan — including Jason Kelce, his wife, Kylie, and Travis’ parents, Donna and Ed. Taylor’s pals Blake Lively, Ice Spice, Ashley Avignone, Lana Del Rey, and Keleigh and Miles Teller were also there cheering for the Chiefs. Several of Travis’ close friends and management team rounded out the jam-packed VIP booth.
The 14-time Grammy winner flew for nearly 11 hours straight to make it to Las Vegas in time for the game after playing a sold-out show in Japan the day prior. Travis has also shown the same commitment to supporting his leading lady on her international Eras Tour. The NFL star has traveled to and from Europe over the last couple of weeks between his work commitments in the US. However, the Chiefs training camp starts later this month, meaning Travis will likely miss most of her shows towards the end of summer.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce revealed he spent $3 million on a private suite for his family and girlfriend Taylor Swift at Super Bowl LVIII, as discussed in Netflix’s docuseries ‘Receiver’ and joked about on his ‘New Heights’ podcast. The suite hosted various family members and celebrities, including Kelce’s brother Jason, Ice Spice, and Blake Lively. Kelce’s significant expense highlights the high cost of Super Bowl suites, which even deterred other NFL players like George Kittle from purchasing one. Kelce’s financial outlay was also influenced by his mother’s preference to avoid sitting in the stands. The reveal underscores the increasing costs of attending major NFL events, even for players and their families.
Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, initially expressed a preference for sitting in the stands due to the high cost of Super Bowl suites, prompting Travis to purchase the private suite last-minute. Christian McCaffrey, another NFL player, managed to secure a ‘nice deal’ on a suite for his wife and loved ones, contrasting with the exorbitant cost of Travis Kelce’s suite for Taylor Swift and their families. Travis Kelce’s expenditure on the Super Bowl suite underscores the rising costs associated with attending major NFL events, not only for fans but also for players and their families.
Meanwhile, Kelce recently made a famous comedian laugh at one of Taylor Swift’s concerts. Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce revealed how much it cost him to rent a Super Bowl LVIII suite in an appearance on Netflix’s new NFL show, Receiver. The Chiefs tight end got the ultra-premium seats at Allegiant Stadium for his girlfriend Taylor Swift, family on both sides, and friends in February. Travis Kelce has revealed how much he spent on the private Super Bowl suite for Taylor Swift and family.
Kelce discussed the staggering costs of the suites in Netflix’s new show, Receiver. Kelce, 34, could be seen talking about the suites with San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, 30, in Episode 8 of Receiver. Kittle said “I can’t” when asked by the Chiefs star if his family would be watching the clash in a suite. “Because they’re f**ing $3 million?” Kelce then asked. Kittle revealed he discussed renting a suite with some of his 49ers teammates to lower the costs.
But despite being on “a good contract” – a five-year, $75 million deal, which he signed in 2020 – he decided not to break the bank for the uber-expensive seats. “It’s just, ‘You guys are gonna be fine,'” he told Kelce before shrugging his arms. Kelce mentioned the extortionate costs of the Super Bowl trip on the New Heights podcast before the championship game, which the Chiefs would win 25-22. “I’m not really doing much different other than just counting how much money I’m spending on this damn Super Bowl for family and friends to come,” he said.
“Just making sure I’m on top of those finances and losing all this money.” North end zone suites at Allegiant Stadium for Super Bowl LVIII cost about $1 million. Travis Kelce’s backstage antics at Taylor Swift’s Amsterdam Eras tour gig revealed as fans call him ‘marriage material.’ A more expensive option was offered at triple the price but provided fans with a truly unique experience. It included VIP parking passes and entrances, private amenities, and a prime view of the field. The suites also came with an impressive selection of food and drinks. The menu included carne asada fries, a seafood stuffed potato, surf and turf nachos, and Wagyu beef hotdogs.
Travis Kelce was asked about his relationship with Taylor Swift during an interview with Good Morning America. But the Kansas City Chiefs tight end gave a cagey response. “When you have good family and friends around you, it makes that aspect of life that much easier,” Kelce told GMA. “I’ve always been a very grounded guy. It might not come off that way when I’m playing football.” But off the field, I just want to be a genuine person. I try not to get too far down the road.” Because you never know what opportunities are going to present themselves.”
Meanwhile, Kelce recently amused some A-listers with his antics at Swift’s Eras Tour gig in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Comedian Nikki Glaser, who was at the concert, said she witnessed the Chiefs tight end running backstage before the concert. “We’re on our way out early and we just spotted Travis sprinting through the halls to get backstage,” Glaser said in a TikTok. “I’ve met him before [but] I didn’t have time to say anything but, ‘We love you, Travis.’ And we do.” Glaser, who took her parents to the event, added that Swift “put on an amazing three shows” in Amsterdam.
Source: Page Six, New York Post, The US Sun
