Jason Kelce, the retired Philadelphia Eagles legend, has added a surprising new title to his legacy: “Belly Bucking Champion.” The 38-year-old earned the unconventional accolade during a wild tailgate party held in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lot ahead of his former team’s Black Friday game against the Chicago Bears on November 28, 2025.
New Heights Hosts Black Friday Brawl
The tailgate, hosted by Kelce and the New Heights podcast he co-hosts with his brother Travis, featured a “belly bucking” competition, an impromptu sport where two opponents, with hands behind their backs, must use only their bellies to push the other out of a designated ring. The event, which Kelce had previously joked about adding to the tailgate, proved to be a massive hit with the rowdy Eagles faithful.
Shirtless Kelce Dominates the Ring
A video shared by the New Heights podcast on X captured the highlight: a shirtless Kelce, sporting an Eagles helmet and rugged brown boots, facing off against an opponent. At the referee’s “go,” the former All-Pro center wasted no time, using his considerable frame to quickly shove his competitor out of the circle in a matter of seconds, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Celebrating his victory, Kelce roared, “Let’s go!” as bystanders rushed to join the jubilation. “JASON KELCE. BELLY BUCKING CHAMPION,” the podcast account captioned the post.
From Competitor to Referee
Kelce’s engagement didn’t end with his victory. In a subsequent clip, he was seen taking on the role of referee, now wearing a beige Eagles T-shirt, as he enthusiastically oversaw a match between two fans. After the winner was declared, Kelce picked him up and triumphantly carried him around, demonstrating the “MASSIVE success” of the competition.
A Long Day After a Loss
The high-spirited pre-game spectacle ultimately failed to ignite a victory for the Eagles, who fell to the Bears with a final score of 24-15. The loss dampened the mood following Kelce’s parking lot triumph, which came just after his Thanksgiving holiday spent “wrestling” with his four young daughters—Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley—as he had discussed with Travis on the November 26 episode of New Heights. Despite the team’s defeat, Kelce proved that retirement has only amplified his ability to connect with fans and embrace the fun of a Philadelphia tailgate.
JASON KELCE. BELLY BUCKING CHAMPION. pic.twitter.com/2xuLhJwfWC
— New Heights (@newheightshow) November 28, 2025