Fans were buzzing with anticipation, but Taylor Swift did not travel with Travis Kelce for the Kansas City Chiefs’ away game against the Atlanta Falcons. The game, which took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marked the first time Swift has missed one of Kelce’s games this season. Typically seen arriving an hour before kickoff, Swift’s absence was noticeable as the Chiefs took the field at 8:20 P.M.
Swift’s decision not to attend wasn’t entirely surprising. The night before the game, she was spotted in New York City enjoying a casual evening out with close friend Gigi Hadid. Despite missing this particular matchup, Swift has been a regular presence at Kelce’s games, including her recent appearance last Sunday when the Chiefs played the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium. On that occasion, she brought along her mother, brother, and aunts, showing strong family support for her relationship with the NFL star.
While Swift missed the Falcons game, fans shouldn’t worry. According to reports from Us Weekly, she plans to attend as many of Kelce’s games as possible during her break from the Eras Tour. The tour resumes on October 18 in Miami, giving Swift some time to enjoy her newfound love for football. A source close to Swift revealed, “Taylor has come to love football and is really excited that the season is back. She loves being around the football community, and it’s been a nice break from her music career. Travis is thrilled she’s so immersed in his world.”
Swift has spoken publicly about her growing passion for the sport. In a Time magazine interview last December, she admitted, “Football is awesome, it turns out. I’ve been missing out my whole life.” Despite her frequent appearances at Kelce’s games, she stressed that she isn’t seeking attention or trying to steal the spotlight. Addressing the numerous times she’s been featured on NFL broadcasts, she humorously explained, “I don’t know how they know what suite I’m in. I’m just there to support Travis. I have no idea when I’m on camera, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once.”
Swift’s lighthearted take on her viral game appearances also came with a playful nod to NFL fans who might be tired of seeing her so frequently. “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads,” she joked.
As Swift continues to balance her massive career with her relationship with Kelce, it’s clear that she’s enjoying the best of both worlds: supporting her superstar boyfriend on the field while preparing for her next round of Eras Tour performances. Fans can look forward to seeing her back in the stands soon.