Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes are both vying for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award in the category of Favorite Male Sports Star. The dynamic duo, who recently won their second consecutive Super Bowl, are up against some tough competition, including soccer icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as well as NBA superstars LeBron James and Steph Curry.
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes will compete for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award
Meanwhile, Kelce’s partner, Taylor Swift, is also a strong contender in several categories at the awards show. The renowned singer-songwriter has been nominated for Favorite Ticket of the Year with The Eras Tour, Favorite Global Music Star, Favorite Album with The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Favorite Collaboration with Karma (featuring Ice Spice), and Favorite Female Artist.
The partner of Kelce, Taylor Swift, is also nominated in several categories
Swift will be competing against a talented group of female artists, including Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Selena Gomez. With seven Kids’ Choice Awards already under her belt, Swift is no stranger to this awards show.
Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, has been a consistent nominee in the Favorite Male Sports Star category over the past four years. However, this is Kelce’s first nomination, adding a friendly rivalry to the mix. Mahomes’ impressive performance in the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers earned him his third Super Bowl MVP title, solidifying his place as a strong contender.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end received his first nomination for Favorite Male Sports Star
Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, has been nominated four times in this category
LeBron James, Steph Curry, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo are also in the running
Kelce played a crucial role in the Chiefs’ postseason success, scoring two touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional playoff game and another against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC title game. In the Super Bowl, he made nine receptions for 93 yards, contributing to the team’s victory.
Swift has already won seven Kids’ Choice Awards and is nominated for five more this year
The Chiefs are set to kick off their quest for a three-peat on September 5 with a rematch against the Ravens. The awards ceremony, hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, will be simulcast across various channels, including Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, TVLand, CMT, and MTV2.
