Taylor Swift was at Super Bowl LIX to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles. While she initially received warm applause, the crowd’s mood shifted when Eagles fans began booing her.
The pop icon, who had been greeted with loud cheers earlier, found herself awkward during the first quarter of the game. As the jumbotron displayed her image from the stands, the predominantly pro-Eagles audience responded with boos. Seated beside rapper Ice Spice, Swift reacted with a subtle side-eye and a wrinkled nose, clearly taken aback by the negative reception.
Swift and Kelce have been one of the most talked-about couples in sports and entertainment since last season. Their relationship began when Kelce, a four-time All-Pro tight end, invited the 14-time Grammy winner to watch him play against the Bears. Kelce had even tried to give Swift a friendship bracelet during her concert at Arrowhead Stadium, though his plan didn’t quite work out.
Their bond grew stronger as the Chiefs chased their second consecutive Super Bowl victory last year. Swift was there to celebrate on the field in Baltimore when the Chiefs secured the AFC championship by defeating the Ravens. Her presence at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas was another highlight, as she juggled her Eras Tour schedule, flying from a concert in Tokyo to make it to the game on time. Fans and cameras captured her enjoying the moment, participating in a beer-chugging contest, mingling with celebrities like Blake Lively and Lana Del Rey, and joining the on-field celebrations after the Chiefs’ 25-22 win over the 49ers. The couple shared a kiss amidst a shower of red and gold confetti, marking a memorable victory.
This year, however, Swift’s journey to the Super Bowl was less hectic. She arrived in New Orleans in time to join Kelce for a double date with Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, at Lilette, a French restaurant in the Garden District. The night before the big game, she was also seen dining with musicians Danielle and Alana Haim at Gianna Restaurant.
As the game approached, the buzz wasn’t about whether Swift would attend, as it had been the previous year, but rather what might happen if the Chiefs won again. With Kelce potentially securing his third consecutive Super Bowl title and fourth overall, speculation swirled about his future. At 35, Kelce has been vague about his plans for next season, and some within the Chiefs organization are preparing for the possibility of his retirement. He’s already been exploring opportunities beyond football, including a successful podcast with his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, and appearances on shows like Saturday Night Live.
Adding to the intrigue, there’s been speculation about whether Kelce might propose to Swift if the Chiefs win. BetMGM even offered 8/1 odds on the possibility. With Swift in attendance, the Chiefs have an impressive 19-3 record, including a perfect 9-0 this season. She has yet to witness a playoff loss for the team, making her presence a lucky charm of sorts.
Despite the mixed reactions from the crowd, Swift’s unwavering support for Kelce and the Chiefs continues to captivate fans and media alike.
