Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have gifted us one of the most heartwarming celebrity love stories in recent memory, and the NFL is saying “yes” to all of it. However, the gridiron doesn’t care about romantic narratives, and Swift learned that lesson the hard way at Super Bowl LVIII.
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It was a humbling night for both Kelce and Swift at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans this past February, where the Chiefs got knocked out by the Eagles, and pretty badly at that. Still, they’ll always have Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas to look back on, when the Chiefs went back-to-back in a wild, unforgettable atmosphere.
“I never get to see what the suite looks like before the game. I never get to see my friends and family,” said Kelce. Swift, meanwhile, was pretty much in the thick of the action inside the suite. And according to her, the scenes could only be described as “violent.”
While reflecting on one of the many touchdowns that were scored that day, the pop star explained that things got a bit more rowdy than usual. The testosterone and emotions in the room had probably reached a fever pitch, and it’s something that Swift will never forget.
“People are body slamming each other into other rooms. It was so violent. People went down, like, there were people punching each other,” recalled Swift.
“It was absolute chaos. I have every memory of that. Every memory of that moment is intact, but it’s just screaming and thrashing around and trying not to be taken down by this undertone of your friends going absolutely ape sh*t,” she added.
The contest proved to be a memorable one in many ways. It was only the second Super Bowl in history to reach overtime. But for Kelce, the best memories while playing have come from having Swift in attendance.
While thinking all the way back to the very first time she made an appearance at one of his games, Kelce couldn’t help but contain his smile and label the entire experience as a “green flag.”
Kelce had noticed that Swift entered the game just like anyone else, through the general admissions entrance. For the 10-time Pro Bowler, that was a more positive sign than anything else.
“I was like, oh, she’s just in it. She’s down for the ride. She’s here for the fun. She’s like, ‘I’ll f**king go through the mud. I’ll be a part of Chiefs kingdom,‘” said Kelce.
Swift’s act of humility and willingness to be a fan, just like anyone else, has now turned into a routine. And the couple has no plans of stopping that tradition.
Kelce has announced that Swift will once again be in attendance for numerous games in the 2025 season, which will certainly be a comfort to both him and the league itself. After all, Swift’s presence boosts the viewership manifold, a welcome sight for the NFL any day.
