Overview

• The home of FC Schalke 04 invited the couple to marry in its in-house chapel via an Instagram video that touted it as a potential venue.
• Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour brought three sold-out shows to Gelsenkirchen, which briefly adopted the nickname “Swiftkirchen,” a link locals cite in the venue pitch.
• Two days after announcing their engagement, the pair attended a college-football game at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium alongside Patrick and Brittany Mahomes and Jason Kelce.
• The Aug. 26 joint Instagram post confirmed the engagement with staged photos and a prominent ring, drew over 34 million likes, and received likes from Prince William, Princess Kate and Meghan Markle.
• President Donald Trump offered well wishes at a press conference, calling Kelce a great player and Swift a great person.