Taylor Swift Supports Travis Kelce as Chiefs Triumph in Season Opener

Taylor Swift made a high-profile appearance at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to cheer on her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, during the NFL season opener. Dressed in a stylish denim corset, matching shorts, and red knee-high boots, Swift arrived at the stadium well ahead of kickoff, as captured in social media posts. It was another chapter in what could be dubbed “Football (Taylor’s Version).”

The game, which pitted the Chiefs against the Baltimore Ravens, was a thrilling start to the 2024-2025 NFL season and was broadcast on NBC. The Chiefs emerged victorious in a close contest, much to the delight of Swift and the enthusiastic crowd.

During the game, Swift was spotted sitting next to Ed Kelce, Travis’s father, who was proudly sporting a “New Heights” podcast hat. Later, she was seen celebrating one of Kelce’s impressive catches alongside Kelce’s mother, Donna. Since they began dating in September 2023, after Kelce’s public efforts to connect with Swift during an Eras Tour stop in Kansas City, Swift has frequently attended his games. Her appearances, often coinciding with breaks from her tour, quickly became a focal point of media coverage.

Swift’s presence at these games has been both celebrated and criticized. While many appreciate the new audience and excitement she brings to the NFL, some traditional fans have voiced their displeasure over the increased media focus on her during broadcasts.

In response to the debate about her visibility, Swift addressed the issue in an interview with Time magazine last year. “I’m just there to support Travis,” she stated. “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”

Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ star quarterback and a key figure in the NFL, has expressed his positive views on Swift’s ongoing support. Speaking before the Super Bowl in February, Mahomes described Swift’s attendance as “extremely cool” and acknowledged the boost it gives to the sport’s popularity. “Obviously, she’s just here to support Travis in the best way possible,” Mahomes said. “It has done a great job of bringing more people to football and showing how great the sport is.”

Mahomes, who is also a father, added that he values Swift’s enthusiasm for the game. “As a father to a daughter as well, I love that she watches the games and loves football,” he noted.

Overall, Swift’s presence at NFL games continues to generate buzz, bridging the worlds of pop culture and professional sports while supporting her partner.