Donna Kelce Explains Her ‘Different’ NFL Travel Schedule Now that Son Jason Is Retired (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jason Kelce, Donna Kelce, Travis Kelce.Photo:Tim Nwachukwu/Getty;  Lisa Lake/Getty for Prime Video; Dustin Satloff/Getty

Tim Nwachukwu/Getty;  Lisa Lake/Getty for Prime Video; Dustin Satloff/Getty

Donna Kelce’s gone pro in traveling!As the mother of two Super Bowl-winning sons, the NFL mom has famously found a way to support bothTravisandJason Kelceat their respective football games over the years — even if that meant going the distance to do so.Now, however, Donna’s schedule will see a slight adjustment since Jason officiallyannounced his retirementfrom the NFL in March after his 13-year career as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, while Travis continues on as tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of the 2024 NFL season, Kelce explained the changes to her travel schedule as she continues to support both of her boys in their respective careers.“It’ll be a little different because Jason won’t be on the field, but is going to be talking about the field,” Donna told PEOPLE, in reference to her eldest son’s new gig as a pre-game analyst onMonday Night Countdown. “He got a job with ESPN.“Donna Kelce holds up signs of sons Jason and Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl LVII in February 2023.Kevin Mazur/GettyAlthough Jason’s travel schedule won’t be as taxing on his body in comparison to the intense travel as a player, he’ll still be required to relocate when reporting to the broadcasting booth at the start of each week.“He’ll be doing Monday Night Football, so he’ll be traveling and he’ll be doing the games,” Donna said. “I’m going to support him in that effort, too… I’ll be supporting him just like I do with my other son.“Clearly a football lover, Donna will do what she has to do to make it to those games, even if that requires a chaotic schedule. “I might be traveling for 15 days in a row, going to different places — but I won’t have to be in two places at the same time,” she said.Donna Kelce hugs son Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Fransisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024.JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockDonna was referring to the timeshe traveled across the countryto be in the stands at both Travis and Jason’s playoff games in January 2022. The dedicated mom kicked off her football bender in Tampa to watch Jason and the Eagles before traveling almost 1,300 miles to Kansas City to watch Travis and the Chiefs.That’s why Donna said she’s “especially” looking forward to when Jason heads to Kansas City for Monday Night Countdown. “Because then I get to see both boys at the same time, which doesn’t happen often.“The last time Donna watched both her sons play in the same game was when the Eagles faced off against the Chiefs in November 2023, the first rematch since theSuper Bowlin February — deemed the “Kelce Bowl” — earlier that year.Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift cheer from a suite as the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears in September 2023.Cooper Neill/GettyNow that the 2024 NFL season is underway, Donna’s travels have started, too. Most recently, the football mom was in the stands during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 15.Donna was spotted in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium alongside Travis' girlfriendTaylor Swift,resuming the fun they’ve had since last seasonwhen supporting the Chiefs at the games. The pop star’s mom,Andrea Swift, was also in attendance, and the two matriarchs werespotted hugging in the suite.“I amhaving the time of my lifenow, more than ever.” Donna told PEOPLE.

Donna Kelce’s gone pro in traveling!

As the mother of two Super Bowl-winning sons, the NFL mom has famously found a way to support bothTravisandJason Kelceat their respective football games over the years — even if that meant going the distance to do so.

Now, however, Donna’s schedule will see a slight adjustment since Jason officiallyannounced his retirementfrom the NFL in March after his 13-year career as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, while Travis continues on as tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE ahead of the 2024 NFL season, Kelce explained the changes to her travel schedule as she continues to support both of her boys in their respective careers.

“It’ll be a little different because Jason won’t be on the field, but is going to be talking about the field,” Donna told PEOPLE, in reference to her eldest son’s new gig as a pre-game analyst onMonday Night Countdown. “He got a job with ESPN.”

Donna Kelce holds up signs of sons Jason and Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl LVII in February 2023.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Although Jason’s travel schedule won’t be as taxing on his body in comparison to the intense travel as a player, he’ll still be required to relocate when reporting to the broadcasting booth at the start of each week.

“He’ll be doing Monday Night Football, so he’ll be traveling and he’ll be doing the games,” Donna said. “I’m going to support him in that effort, too… I’ll be supporting him just like I do with my other son.”

Clearly a football lover, Donna will do what she has to do to make it to those games, even if that requires a chaotic schedule. “I might be traveling for 15 days in a row, going to different places — but I won’t have to be in two places at the same time,” she said.

Donna Kelce hugs son Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Fransisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024.JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Donna was referring to the timeshe traveled across the countryto be in the stands at both Travis and Jason’s playoff games in January 2022. The dedicated mom kicked off her football bender in Tampa to watch Jason and the Eagles before traveling almost 1,300 miles to Kansas City to watch Travis and the Chiefs.

That’s why Donna said she’s “especially” looking forward to when Jason heads to Kansas City for Monday Night Countdown. “Because then I get to see both boys at the same time, which doesn’t happen often.”

The last time Donna watched both her sons play in the same game was when the Eagles faced off against the Chiefs in November 2023, the first rematch since theSuper Bowlin February — deemed the “Kelce Bowl” — earlier that year.

Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift cheer from a suite as the Kansas City Chiefs play the Chicago Bears in September 2023.Cooper Neill/Getty

Cooper Neill/Getty

Now that the 2024 NFL season is underway, Donna’s travels have started, too. Most recently, the football mom was in the stands during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 15.

Donna was spotted in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium alongside Travis' girlfriendTaylor Swift,resuming the fun they’ve had since last seasonwhen supporting the Chiefs at the games. The pop star’s mom,Andrea Swift, was also in attendance, and the two matriarchs werespotted hugging in the suite.

“I amhaving the time of my lifenow, more than ever.” Donna told PEOPLE.

source: people.com