NFL star George Kittle recently teased another possible Taylor Swift performance when he hosts the Tight End University this month alongside Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen.
The San Francisco 49ers tight end disclosed on the Rich Eisen Show that this year’s event will have 10 different artists, though he is still unsure about Taylor Swift’s availability. Kittle credited Swift’s performance last year for generating significantly more interest this year.
“This year, when we sent out the invite sheet, we had 30 people sign up in the first two days, and out of the 30 people, 29 of them were bringing their significant other,” Kittle explained. “So I don’t know if they were influencing their husbands to sign up early. And then by June 1, we were over 80… This is the best attendance I think we’ll ever have.”
George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Greg Olsen founded Tight End University in 2021 as an initiative to unite all tight ends, active or retired. In the immersive three-day program, attendees will participate in various activities, including on-field drills, recovery, and film study.
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Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) looks on during warmups prior to an NFC Wild Card Round game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) looks on during warm-ups before an NFC Wild Card Round game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Why George Kittle is doubtful of Taylor Swift’s availability in this year’s Tight End University
Taylor Swift might not be able to show up in this year’s edition of Tight End University, as she is in the middle of her wedding preparations. According to reports, she and Travis Kelce will get married inside Madison Square Garden in early July.
The wedding will reportedly have between 1,100 and 1,200 guests, with singer Benson Boone and model Karlie Kloss among those who have already received invites. Swift and Kelce have also communicated with invitees via text messages instead of the usual physical invitation cards.
Luxury wedding planner Sonal Shah recently told The New York Post that the Swift-Kelce wedding could “realistically become a $10 million to $20 million-plus event.”