Kylie Kelce recently revealed that she is eager to meet former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during Super Bowl week in San Francisco, sharing the anticipation in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE.
The wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce spoke while attending the Toyota Glow-Up Classic, a glow-in-the-dark NFL flag football exhibition highlighting female youth athletes in the Bay Area.
Kelce and Manning served as celebrity referees at the event, which featured NFL players as guest coaches and aimed to spotlight emerging girls’ flag football talent. “We have not met… ever,” Kylie Kelce told PEOPLE, adding, “But I’m so excited!”
She said their shared rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys could provide common ground despite their different team loyalties, predicting they could “see eye to eye” on teams they both root against. She joked, “We’ll see if we say, ‘Dallas sucks,’ ” when discussing a potential conversation with Manning.
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The exhibition formed part of broader Super Bowl week programming designed to elevate girls’ participation in flag football and connect young athletes with professional mentors.
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Kylie Kelce also confirmed she will not attend the Super Bowl this year, noting the absence of both her husband and brother-in-law, Travis Kelce, from the game as a key difference from recent seasons.
Instead, she has chosen a quieter evening away from the stadium. Her participation in the Glow-Up Classic reflects a focus on encouraging female athletes and supporting women’s sports initiatives during Super Bowl week.
“I was just watching flag football for dummies on YouTube,” she said of preparing for her referee role. She added, “I love any opportunity to support female sports, so it’s a no-brainer,” emphasizing the opportunity for young players to compete on the same field recently used for the Pro Bowl.
Although she plans to miss the championship game, Kelce encouraged fans attending to embrace the full Super Bowl experience and participate in surrounding events. 
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The Toyota-hosted showcase and related Super Bowl week activities underscore ongoing investment in youth flag football and community sports development tied to the league’s marquee event.
