Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift Watch Full USA-Canada Hockey Final as Americans Win First Olympic Gold Since 1980
Team USA edged Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim Olympic men’s hockey gold for the first time since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice,” and pop superstar Taylor Swift joined NFL tight end Travis Kelce for every minute of the drama.
Kelce-Swift Blocked Out Night for Gold-Medal Game
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end told the 25 February episode of the “New Heights” podcast that the couple cleared their calendars once the Americans reached the final. “Me and Tay watched the entire game, man,” Kelce told co-host and retired Eagles center Jason Kelce. He described the contest as “nonstop action” and said both stars stayed locked in from the opening face-off to Jack Hughes’ sudden-death goal.
Brothers Sport Matching USA Jerseys on Show
Both Kelces recorded the episode in red-and-white Team USA sweaters. Jason, 38, laughed “twinsies” before the pair broke down Hughes’ between-the-legs winner against Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington. Travis, 36, admitted he “exploded” when the puck crossed the line and praised the Americans’ team speed throughout the Olympic slate.
Jason Kelce Flies to Milan for Semifinal
The older Kelce went a step further, flying to Milan-Cortina for the semifinal with his wife, Kylie. While there, they paid out of pocket to fly the family of U.S. women’s player Laila Edwards to Italy so they could watch her compete. The gesture, confirmed on air, moved the brothers’ support beyond social-media posts to direct financial help for Olympic athletes.
Hockey’s Rising Star Power Draws NFL Icons
The Kelces’ enthusiasm mirrors a wider wave of celebrity interest in Olympic hockey. Travis compared the single-elimination format to playoff football, while Jason claimed “when guys are going all out, it’s just the most fun sport to watch on the planet.” Their comments amplify a moment when the NHL’s return to the Games is pulling fresh eyes from other major leagues.
Action Steps for Fans Who Caught the Fever
- Stream full-game replays on NBC’s Olympic site to study Hughes’ overtime move frame-by-frame
- Reserve ice time at a local rink—USA Hockey’s “Try Hockey for Free” weekends run through April
- Follow @usahockey on social platforms for summer camp registration alerts
- Snag a 2026 USA jersey before inventory sells out; Fanatics restocks every Friday morning
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Source: New Heights podcast, 25 Feb 2026 episode
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