Travis Kelce is soaring to new heights. Just days after the announcement that the Kansas City Chiefs would be departing Missouri in 2031, it was revealed that the team's tight end had led all players in fan votes for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, securing the honor for a second consecutive year. The 36-year-old outshone even fellow NFL stars like Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who came in second. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye claimed third place, while Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams and Kevin Byard completed the top five. With this victory, Travis officially joined the AFC/NFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games, a friendly flag football match between the NFL's two main conferences. The game will air live on February 3 from the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Chiefs celebrated Travis's win on December 23, X, noting that the Super Bowl champion—who is currently engaged to Taylor Swift—topped the list, adding in a message to supporters, "Thank you, Chiefs Kingdom." But Travis isn't the only Chiefs player to be taking part in the Pro Bowl next year. He'll be joined by offensive guard Trey Smith, center Creed Humphrey, and defensive tackle Chris Jones on the AFC/NFC roster.
The exciting news comes after the Chief announced that they would be leaving Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., for a new home turf in Wyandotte County, Kan., starting in 2031. "Today, we are thrilled to take another monumental step for the future of the franchise," the team's CEO Clark Hunt said in a December 21 statement. "We have entered into an agreement with the State of Kansas to host Chiefs football beginning with the 2031 NFL season. In the years ahead, we look forward to designing and building a state-of-the-art domed stadium and mixed-use district in Wyandotte County." While the Chiefs are excited about the "benefit to the entire region" with their move, Clark added that the team will always be grateful to their fans in Missouri for all their support over the years. "Arrowhead reminds me of family memories and unforgettable moments," he shared. "But the truth is, what makes Chiefs game days so special is you. Seats don't make noise, concrete doesn't intimidate opponents, parking lots don't cook barbecue. You do."
