Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was spotted supporting the Cleveland Guardians during Game 5 of their ALDS series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The NFL star attended the winner-take-all matchup at Progressive Field as Cleveland fought for a place in the ALCS, with the Guardians ultimately pulling out a 2-0 victory to set up a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Travis Kelce is in the building for Game 5 supporting the Guardians pic.twitter.com/wjWKLna2hL
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 11, 2026
Talkin' Baseball shared footage of Kelce's appearance on X, formerly Twitter, showing the three-time Super Bowl champion enjoying the postseason atmosphere. His attendance attracted attention as the Guardians completed a comeback after falling behind 2-0 in the series.
Kelce's support for Cleveland goes beyond being a hometown fan. The 37-year-old became a minority owner of the Guardians in May 2026, strengthening his connection to the MLB franchise.
The Chiefs star grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and has followed the baseball team since childhood. His investment gave him an ownership stake in the organization he had supported for years.
Article Continues BelowKelce also had an opportunity to attend because Kansas City is enjoying its bye week. With no NFL game scheduled for the Chiefs, the veteran tight end could spend time watching his hometown compete in the MLB Playoffs.
The Guardians entered Game 5 with momentum after winning two consecutive elimination games. Cleveland defeated Chicago 9-3 in Game 3 before securing a 9-5 victory in Game 4 to even the series, setting up the Game 5 triumph back in Cleveland.
For Travis Kelce, the appearance combined his Cleveland roots with his growing involvement in professional baseball. His presence added another familiar face to a crucial postseason night for the Guardians. His appearance also highlighted the strong connection between Cleveland's professional sports teams and their passionate supporters.