Travis Kelce is making some business moves ahead of his 14th season in the NFL. He has joined the ownership group of an MLB team.
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According to an announcement, Kelce has become a minority owner of the Cleveland Guardians. He may play tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, but he is a Cleveland native and a diehard fan of the city's teams.
Kelce proved this to be true three years ago when he threw out the first pitch at the MLB team's home opener. He wore a shirt that said, "I'm From Cleveland." He then spiked the first pitch into the grass in front of home plate.
Proud to welcome to Cleveland Heights native, @tkelce, as a minority owner.#GuardsBall | @newheightsshow pic.twitter.com/pfCQfAo37s
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) May 27, 2026
"Baseball in Cleveland is historically one of our favorite pastimes," Kelce said during an episode of his New Heights podcast.
"It's such an honor to finally be a part of the organization, knowing how many times I've always dreamed about maybe playing for them in the big leagues one day. This will be the closest I ever get, to be a part of this organization."
As the three-time Super Bowl champion continued to explain, joining the ownership group of the Guardians provides him with an opportunity to cement himself back into the east side of Cleveland. He said that this opportunity to become a minority owner arose, and he just could not say no.
Congrats! @tkelce pic.twitter.com/qlt9I58TJF https://t.co/s2qhkDBQ1b
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) May 27, 2026
"Travis Kelce knows what it takes to win at the highest levels and he's exemplified that throughout his playing career and in the way he shows up as a community leader and businessman," said a statement from owner and CEO Paul Dolan and vice chairman David Blitzer
"He cares deeply for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio and is committed to supporting our mission of building out a world-class organization that helps uplift the communities we serve. It's great to welcome Travis home and we know he'll make a lasting impact here."
