Timeline of the Justin Herbert-Madison Beer relationship, from ‘chess-playing friends’ to the NFL’s new power couple

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• Is Justin Herbert dating Madison Beer?

• How did Justin Herbert and Madison Beer meet?

• Justin Herbert-Madison Beer Relationship Timeline

• Justin Herbert Dating History

• Dating history with Madison Beer

Justin Herbert made a splash from the moment he took the field in his debut with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, and a contract extension in 2023 solidified his status as the franchise’s long-term quarterback, as if there was any doubt.

While Herbert became a celebrity in Los Angeles, he largely kept his personal life under wraps. Over time, a key detail of his life began to come to light regarding a potential relationship with singer and celebrity Madison Beer.

Speculation about a relationship began as soon as Herbert and Beer were first spotted together, and the two could become the NFL’s new power couple in the AFC.

Here’s a look at Herbert’s relationship with Beer and how the two first met.

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Is Justin Herbert dating Madison Beer?

Although Herbert and Beer have not made any public statements confirming their relationship, all indications are that they are a couple.

Herbert was seen kissing Beer on the sidelines before a game against the Washington Commanders in October 2025, which all but confirmed speculation that the two were dating, and the two were spotted sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game later that month.

Herbert notoriously keeps his personal life as private as possible, and Beer obviously followed suit as she hasn’t made any statements about the Chargers quarterback, but the two were only able to keep their romance a secret for so long.

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How did Justin Herbert and Madison Beer meet?

Because Justin Herbert and Madison Beer have kept the details of their relationship private, it’s unclear how exactly they started dating.

Although a quote purportedly from Herbert saying he played chess with Beer circulated in 2025, it was never actually said by the Chargers quarterback. At this point, Herbert has not spoken publicly about Beer.

Beer maintained a four-year relationship with another man until late 2024, and the first images of Herbert and Beer together surfaced in August 2025. It is unclear how long they may have dated before they were photographed together for the first time in the weeks leading up to the 2025 NFL season.

Beer was born in New York on Long Island but lives in Los Angeles.

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Justin Herbert-Madison Beer Relationship Timeline

August 18, 2025: Herbert and Beer seen together for the first time

The internet went crazy when Justin Herbert was spotted filming a music video for Madison Beer. Although there was no confirmation at the time that the two were dating, some were quick to speculate that a relationship could be brewing.

August 26, 2025: Herbert and Beer seen together again

Herbert and Beer were seen walking around Los Angeles together in casual clothing in late August 2025, according to photos taken by Page Six, marking their second appearance together in less than 10 days as romance speculation began to grow.

October 5, 2025: Herbert and Beer share a pre-match kiss

After weeks of speculation, Herbert and Beer’s relationship was confirmed when the two shared a kiss on the sidelines before a Chargers game against the Commanders.

October 24, 2025: Herbert and Beer attend the Lakers game together

Herbert and Beer were photographed together at a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. Not only did they sit together on the court, but Herbert at one point shielded Beer from a basketball.

A few days later, Herbert and Beer attended a World Series game at Dodger Stadium.

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Who is Madison Beer?

Madison Beer is a singer, songwriter, and influencer who began gaining attention after posting videos of herself singing on YouTube when she was just 13 years old.

Beer released her first single in 2013, when she was 14, and she released an EP in 2018 after working on it for three years. As of 2021, Beer has released two studio albums and has another in the works. “Locket” is scheduled to be released on January 16, 2026, just in time for the NFL playoffs.

Beer is a two-time Grammy Award nominee and was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in 2021.

Age of Madison Beer

Beer was born in March 1999 and is 26 years old in 2025.

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Justin Herbert Dating History

Justin Herbert hasn’t revealed many details about his love life to the public, so he hasn’t made many comments about who he has or hasn’t dated.

Reports linked Herbert to NFL reporter Taylor Bisciotti in 2021 as the two had been spotted together, but neither party ever confirmed a relationship.

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Dating history with Madison Beer

Madison Beer spent four years in a relationship with influencer Nick Austin until they split in late 2024.

Before Austin, Beer spent parts of 2018 and 2019 dating entrepreneur Zack Bia and was seen in 2017 enjoying romantic moments with Brooklyn Beckham, the famous son of former soccer star David Beckham.

Beer dated musician and internet star Jack Gilinsky in the years before Beckham and Bia, although their relationship ended on bitter terms, with Beer later claiming she was treated poorly and her safety was threatened.

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Did Jaxson Dart date Madison Beer?

Some internet speculation and misinformation has connected New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart to Beer, but the two never dated and are not known to have a connection.

Dart revealed in 2025 that Beer was his celebrity crush, although he might not have said this if he had known at the time that she was dating Herbert.

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