Travis Kelce will not retire from the NFL this year: He reveals the reason he might stay with the Chiefs longer

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has repeatedly said that the 2025 season would be his last in the NFL. After 13 years in the professional field, and with his wedding set for next year as he seeks a quieter life, it seemed certain that fans would no longer see his talent beyond 2026. However, that might change because of a particular dream Kelce still wants to achieve.

It should be noted that the Chiefs have bounced back from their rough start this season. After going 0-2, their path now looks like an open highway back to yet another Super Bowl appearance.

Although it may still be early to celebrate, Kansas City looks dominant again, powerful and confident, with Patrick Mahomes performing at his best. Key players who were sidelined due to injuries or league suspensions have returned, giving the team its full arsenal once more. With everyone healthy and focused, the goal is once again to fight for the championship.

Con Travis Kelce en el vestuario de los Kansas City Chiefs.

“Sueño con jugar un partido en España y no dejaré de hacerlo hasta que lo hagamos. ‘Vamos’ baby”.@elmundo_es pic.twitter.com/UdeucPQMVJ

— Abraham P. Romero (@AbrahamPRomero) October 19, 2025

Is Travis Kelce regretting retirement?

At the start of the season, Kelce had suggested that this would be his final year. Financially speaking, his life already seems well set thanks to numerous business ventures outside football.

He also has a major event coming up, his wedding to Taylor Swift, which will keep him busy through the first half of next year, even though the exact date has yet to be revealed.

Considering all these circumstances, few would have imagined that Kelce might be contemplating another season. Yet, a question from a journalist has reignited speculation about his future. When asked whether he would like to play in Madrid, Kelce’s response left many wondering if he truly intends to step away from the game.

On November 16, the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders are scheduled to face off in Spain’s capital, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. For Kelce, playing there would be nothing short of a dream come true.

🚨| Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce with friends after the Chiefs game! pic.twitter.com/FVbwiafrCZ

— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) October 20, 2025

Are you kidding me? I’ll be dreaming about that until we make it happen. I’d love that, man. Everyone… I just hope the NFL keeps expanding, and in Spain, I hope we can play a game there. It would be incredible.

The reporter then asked him:

The Bernabéu?

To which Kelce replied:

I hope so. Yeah, baby.

His response immediately fueled speculation that Kelce might postpone retirement until he fulfills that dream of playing in the legendary Real Madrid stadium. For now, the Chiefs’ veteran tight end seems torn between closing one of the greatest careers at his position and keeping it alive just long enough to see his dream game in Spain finally come true.