Jason Kelce Gets Emotional at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: “I’ve Never Cried at a Concert Until Now”

It was supposed to be just another fun trip for the Kelce brothers — a weekend in London, a few beers, some sightseeing. But what unfolded at Wembley Stadium, in front of 90,000 screaming Swifties, turned into something unexpectedly emotional and unforgettable. For the first time ever, Jason Kelce, former NFL star and unapologetic football guy, found himself tearing up — not from a tackle or retirement speech, but at a Taylor Swift concert.

Yes, really.

“My First Concert Ever. And It Was Taylor Swift.”

On the latest episode of their New Heights podcast, Jason and his brother Travis Kelce opened up about attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — and Jason’s first real experience watching her perform live. What began as a recap of a fun night quickly transformed into something deeper.

“We went to my first concert,” Jason said, flashing his arms covered in dozens of friendship bracelets. “And not just me — me, Travis, and Princess Kayana.”

The three attended the third night of Swift’s London run at Wembley, where Travis also made headlines for his now-viral onstage cameo. But for Jason, it wasn’t about going viral — it was about witnessing greatness.

From the NFL Field to the Eras Stage

Jason, who played in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley back in 2015 as an Eagle, admitted that Taylor’s crowd was louder.

“It’s just different,” he said. “They’re cheering for one person, not two whole football teams. It’s insane how much energy is focused just on her.”

Jason, known for his gritty, no-nonsense demeanor on the field, was stunned by Swift’s stamina.

“She’s up there for almost four hours. Forty-five songs. Dude, if I did what she did for one song, I’d need to change clothes,” he joked. “And I’m just sitting there drinking beers, like, ‘I’m tired,’ and Taylor’s still singing.”

“I’ve Never Cried at a Concert… Until Now”

Despite the jokes, Jason didn’t hide his genuine emotions — especially when recounting one of the most heartwarming moments of the night.

He described watching Taylor give a little girl the “22” hat during the performance of her song 22, a tradition Swift has kept at every tour stop. Jason’s voice broke as he recalled the scene.

“I’ve never cried at a [bleep] concert… and I was literally tearing up watching this little girl’s entire life change right in front of her.”

Even Travis was taken aback by his brother’s honesty. “Dude, I’m tearing up just listening to you,” he said.

Jason continued: “She got into it. It was so special. Every single show she does it, and it feels unique every time.”

The Power of the Acoustic Set

While the night was filled with pyro, lights, dancing, and thousands of screaming fans, Jason’s favorite moment was the acoustic set — when Taylor strips everything away and performs solo with just a guitar or piano.

“I just love acoustic. It’s raw. Just her and a guitar in front of 90,000 people, and it somehow felt like you were in a small bar,” Jason explained. “She has nothing to hide behind. No big lights or dancers. It’s just her and the music. That takes real talent.”

Jason, a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan, said Swift’s performance ranked up there with The Boss himself — no small compliment.

Bracelets, Beers, and Brotherly Love

Throughout the night, Jason fully embraced Swiftie culture, from stacking friendship bracelets up to his elbows to documenting the experience with his daughter.

“We have video of you just being so pumped and showing Kai how many bracelets you had,” Travis laughed. “You were STACKED.”

The bracelets were fun — but also a symbol of connection. “The Swifties made it so memorable,” Jason said. “Everyone is into it. Everyone is singing every lyric. It’s such a powerful fandom.”

Of course, being a Kelce, Jason couldn’t resist a little signature move — carrying a beer in his teeth, caught on camera and instantly turning into a meme.

“Yeah, that’s a Kelsey move for sure,” Travis joked. “People forget, God gave us a lot of ways to carry stuff.”

Jason the Fanboy? Believe It.

As someone who once blocked 300-pound defensive linemen for a living, Jason is the last person you’d expect to cry at a pop concert. But by the end of the night, he wasn’t just impressed — he was converted.

“I’ve seen the passion in football. But this… this was something different,” he said. “To see someone perform with that level of effort, for that long, and with that much connection to the audience… It was powerful.”

Travis agreed. “She gets it. That acoustic part — she draws people in. She makes you feel like she’s singing just to you.”

One Night, One Crowd, One Icon

In the end, what made the night so special wasn’t just the music or the crowd — it was the emotion, the intimacy, and the shared experience. From a tiny girl receiving a hat to a retired football player tearing up in the crowd, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour proved once again that it’s more than a concert — it’s a cultural event.

Jason Kelce may have walked into Wembley Stadium that night as a football legend.

But he walked out a Swiftie.

Final Thoughts: Concerts, Connection, and the Kelces

Watching Jason Kelce — the ultimate “man’s man,” the retired NFL warrior — get emotional, trade bracelets, and lose himself in Taylor Swift’s music is proof of the unmatched, borderless power of art.

From backstage cameos to heartfelt tears in the crowd, the Kelce brothers reminded us that whether you’re catching touchdowns or catching feelings at a concert, music brings us all together.

And next time you see Jason Kelce, ask him about his favorite Taylor Swift song.

Just be ready — he might tear up again.