Travis Kelce’s Career Moves Outside the NFL: Movies, TV & More

Travis Kelce He has no plans to leave the NFL anytime soon, but he’s already making big career moves off the football field.

Fans have seen a different side of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end since he started hosting the “New Heights” podcast with his brother, Jason Kelcein 2022. Along with sharing the highs and lows of each week’s games throughout the NFL season, the siblings have revisited childhood memories, interviewed family members and fellow football stars and even started a love story. (Us we will never forget where we were when travis first talked about wanting to donate Taylor Swift friendship bracelet in the Journey of Eras in July 2023.)

Podcasting isn’t the only side project that keeps Travis busy, however. As his star has continued to rise outside the NFL universe, he’s nabbed roles on the big and small screens – and has even launched his own music festival.

Although he has expanded his career horizons, Chiefs fans need not worry about Travis retiring just yet. In April 2024, he signed a two-year contract extension worth $34.25 million, guaranteeing him a roster spot until 2027 and becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.

“I can’t put a time frame on it,” he told reporters about retiring before the 2024-2025 season. “I love coming to work every day. Obviously, I know there are opportunities outside of football for me, and I think you have to keep in perspective that I’m still a little kid when I come into the building this.”

Scroll down for a guide to all of Travis’ projects outside of the NFL:

The New Heights Podcast

Us regularly listens to the Kelce brothers’ podcast about their favorite things from football and beyond (and for any subtle nods to Travis’ love life, of course). The show has won multiple awards since its launch in 2022, and news broke in August 2024 that the siblings get a nine figure deal with Amazon’s Wondery ahead of their third season.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join Wondery for the next phase of New Heights,” the co-hosts noted in a statement. “We love this show, and the fan base that has grown with us over the last two seasons. Wondery understands the shared vision and will offer a wealth of experience and resources to take us to New Heights! We are going to create some innovative moments together through this partnership. We’re thrilled to start Season 3 – see you soon, 92%ers!”

‘Are You Smarter Than Famous?’

News broke in March 2024 that Travis had signed on to host a reboot Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? A month later, Us confirmed Amazon Prime competition series title only – Are You Smarter Than Famous? – with an insider sharing that Travis was a “perfect” fit for the gig. The series premieres on October 16, 2024.

‘grotesquerie’

Travis confirmed via Instagram in May 2024 that he was cast in a new version Ryan Murphy FX horror series. “Step into a new world with one of the legends!” he captioned a clip of himself with a costar Niecy Nash.

Further details about his role were kept under wraps, but fans got their first glimpse of him Travis’ acting chops in preview in August 2024. Grotesquerie premieres on FX September 25, 2024.

Sequel to ‘Happy Gilmore’

Travis hinted during a May 2024 episode of “New Heights” that he would “do anything” for the chance to share the screen with Adam Sandler after rumors swirled that the athlete would appear in the sequel to Happy Gilmore. Three months later, Sandler confirm part of Travis.

“He’s a very nice guy. You would love it in real life. What a big, handsome guy,” Sandler continued The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon in August 2024. “Hilarious and cool as hell. He’s a stud and he’s so funny.”

1587 Main Restaurant

Hospitality group Noble 33 announced in March 2024 that Travis was joining Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to open a steakhouse in Kansas City called 1587 Prime, in reference to their jersey number. Travis raved about the “unbelievable opportunity” in an interview with him People a month later.

“(It’s) just another thing we want to come to Kansas City, to be able to show our appreciation for the city, knowing how much they love their food and how much they love their football ,” he said.

Garage Beer

In June 2024, Travis and his brother partnered with Garage Beer as new investors, owners and operators. The brand is based in Ohio, where the Kelces grew up.

“We love beer that tastes like beer,” Jason said on an episode of “New Heights” announcing the new venture. “We like beer that doesn’t take itself too seriously. … It’s the working man’s beer, take it from us.”

Jam Kelce

Travis launched its musical festival in 2023, bringing pal Kelly Machine Gun and more major artists to headline the event in Kansas City. When the festival returned in spring 2024, the lineup included Diplo, 2 Chainz a Lil Wayne.

“I’m doing this for me. I’m having fun doing this,” Travis said alone Us at the festival in May 2024. “This is part of having fun for me. Yeah, I love being around KC. These people are unbelievable. And on top of that, man, I had all my friends and family and my business team with me preparing for this, this unbelievable night.”