Taylor Swift spent Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium, supporting her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, as he played in the team’s 2024-2025 season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
Dressed in a denim corset, matching shorts, and red knee-high boots, Swift arrived at the stadium more than an hour before kickoff, as seen in social media videos. This marks the start of what fans are dubbing “Football (Taylor’s Version)” Season 2.
The Kansas City Chiefs secured a victory in a thrilling opener that aired on NBC, edging out the Ravens in a close match.
Throughout the game, Swift was spotted sitting with Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, who proudly represented his sons with a “New Heights” podcast hat. Later, NBC cameras caught her celebrating one of Kelce’s catches alongside his mother, Donna Kelce.
The couple has been in the public eye since September 2023, when Swift first attended one of Kelce’s games. Kelce had previously shared his attempts to meet the singer during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City, sparking their connection.
Since then, Swift has frequently appeared at his games, often seen on TV broadcasts cheering from the stands. Her regular attendance became a widely discussed topic, with some fans embracing her presence and the new audience she brought to the NFL, while others criticized the constant attention given to her during broadcasts.
In a past interview with Time magazine, Swift addressed the conversation about her NFL appearances, stating, “I’m just there to support Travis. I don’t really notice if I’m being shown too much and annoying a few people.”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, speaking ahead of last season’s Super Bowl, commented on Swift’s consistent support. “It’s extremely cool she’s here to support Travis,” Mahomes said. “She’s brought more attention to the sport, and it’s great to see new fans, especially women, getting into football.”
Mahomes, who is a father to a young daughter, also noted, “I love that my daughter watches the games and enjoys football.”
As Swift continues to support Kelce, her impact on the NFL’s viewership remains a hot topic, bridging music and sports fandoms in an unexpected way.
