Betting Experts Said Taylor Swift More Likely to Drop New Album Before Getting Engaged to Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance continues to captivate fans as their affectionate, deeply grounded connection flourishes beyond the spotlight. Since officially going public in October 2023, the pair have had significant private time together. Their relationship has also gained serious momentum, with recent reports indicating they’ve gone house-hunting together, signaling a shared vision for the future. So, is Kelce prepared to get down on one knee for Swift sooner rather than later? Betting experts think odds are higher that Swift will release her new album first.
Betting experts expected Taylor Swift to drop a new album before Travis Kelce proposes
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have become the subject of intense engagement speculation throughout 2025, fueled by a flurry of subtle signs and insider whispers. Fans went wild after spotting what looked like an engagement ring in a photo that adorned Kelce’s phone lock screen. However, the detail was later debunked as one of his Super Bowl rings. Insider sources and media outlets say that the couple is treating their relationship as “their last relationship,” with both families fully supportive and an engagement expected sometime after Kelce retires.
So, does this mean fans can expect Kelce to get down on one knee in 2026? It’s certainly possible. According to experts from BetIdeas.com, Swift and Kelce have a 60% chance of getting engaged by the end of 2026. There’s also a 25% chance that the couple ties the knot.
However, the experts believe Swift will drop her new album before she and Kelce get engaged. In August 2025, Swift announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Before this announcement, experts believed there was a 66.7% chance that Swift would release new music in 2026, pushing these odds higher than a proposal. With this announcement, it looks like fans will get that new music even sooner.
The betters also gave a 28.6% chance of the couple releasing a documentary, which would surely delight fans.
“Swift and Kelce are probably the most high-profile couple in the world right now, and they genuinely look like they’re enjoying it,” BetIdeas.com spokesman Steven McQuillan said of the odds. “They’ve been together for over two years, and the feeling from our traders is that an engagement by the end of 2026 is more likely than not.”
“Of course, a documentary featuring both of them would require backing from a major production company, and given the couple certainly aren’t short of cash, it may not be a priority,” he continued. “That said, there’s no question that millions of fans would tune in to get a glimpse into their day-to-day lives.”
Other betters think there’s a 50% chance of Travis Kelce proposing in 2025
There’s still time for Travis Kelce to get down on one knee in 2025. So, what are the odds of a proposal to Taylor Swift this year? According to betters on Oddspedia, it comes down to a coin flip. Betting experts believe there’s an implied probability of 50% that Kelce will propose before 2025 ends. In April 2024, the probability stood only at 39.2%, which means betters have more confidence now than they did then.
Fans keeping up with Kelce’s NFL career might expect him to wait to propose until he retires. And we know that he plans to play for the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2025 season. With this in mind, we expect Kelce will wait to propose.
An insider said the couple will discuss an engagement after the NFL star retires
A source told DailyMail.com that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are putting off any serious engagement talks until after Kelce retires from the NFL, which could happen after his 2025 season.
“Once he is done playing [football], the conversation will be front and center,” a source alleged. “Everyone is just waiting for Travis to ask her parents for her hand in marriage, her parents will say ‘yes,’ and they can’t wait for them to get engaged. Nothing seems to be imminent, but it will 100% happen.”
Super Bowl 2026 takes place on Feb. 8, 2026. After this date, we expect betting experts to keep a close watch.
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