Super Bowl Sunday is usually about unforgettable touchdowns, game-changing plays, and championship glory. But this year, the biggest buzz isn’t about what’s happening on the field—it’s about who’s watching from the stands.
As anticipation builds for Super Bowl 2025, details about the highly anticipated matchup are beginning to emerge. During a recent interview with People, Jason Kelce confirmed what many had speculated—Taylor Swift will be attending the big game in New Orleans. The global pop icon will be there to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as he and the Kansas City Chiefs go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jason shared that the entire Kelce family would be rallying behind Travis on game day. “Yeah, I think everybody’s coming in,” he said. “I mean, I don’t want to speak for everyone, but obviously, our whole family. I believe, obviously, Trav and Taylor, and his family and his friends,” he added with a smile.
Despite the excitement surrounding the game, Swift’s confirmed attendance has sparked mixed reactions among fans. While many are thrilled to see the singer supporting her boyfriend, others are less enthusiastic, claiming her presence has become a distraction from the sport itself.
As soon as Jason Kelce’s comments hit the internet, social media lit up with divided opinions. Some football fans voiced their frustration, arguing that excessive camera coverage of Swift during games had overshadowed the action on the field. One Reddit user even admitted they were tempted to skip watching the Super Bowl, complaining that the Chiefs’ dominance had made the event too predictable and that the frequent cutaways to Swift were “getting really old.”
Others echoed the sentiment, predicting that the broadcast would focus too much on her reactions rather than the game. “Not watching,” one user wrote bluntly. “They will be cutting to Taylor Swift’s reaction every 39 seconds.” Another fan chimed in, saying, “The Taylor effect has really ruined it.”
The criticism didn’t stop there. Some viewers speculated that the game’s outcome was already set in stone, with one person claiming they knew the Chiefs would win long before the playoffs even started. Another fan lamented how commercialized the NFL had become, arguing that the focus had shifted from football to manufactured narratives—including the high-profile romance between Swift and Kelce.
Among those who remain indifferent to the controversy, some are choosing to skip the game entirely. “I’d rather watch the Puppy Bowl,” one person quipped, while another dismissed the event as an “easy skip” because they weren’t invested in either team.
Yet, not all fans are opposed to Swift’s presence. Her relationship with Travis Kelce has captivated both sports and entertainment audiences, with many embracing the crossover appeal between pop culture and professional football. Swift first turned heads in the NFL world when she attended her first Chiefs game in September 2023, sitting in a VIP suite with Travis’ mother, Donna Kelce. Since then, she’s been a regular presence at Chiefs games, cheering on her boyfriend from the stands.
She was most recently spotted at the AFC Championship Game, where the Chiefs edged out the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling 32-29 victory. As confetti rained down on the field, Swift made her way to Travis, embracing him with a hug and exchanging heartfelt “I love yous” as the stadium roared in celebration.
With this latest Super Bowl appearance, the Chiefs have the opportunity to make NFL history. If they defeat the Eagles, they will become the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls, cementing their legacy as one of the league’s most dominant dynasties.
One of last year’s most talked-about Super Bowl moments was Swift and Kelce’s post-game celebration, where the singer kissed her boyfriend as cameras flashed around them. Now, many are expecting another viral moment if the Chiefs secure the championship once again.
While some viewers are focused on the football, others can’t help but speculate about Swift and Kelce’s future. Rumors continue to swirl about whether the tight end might propose after the Super Bowl, though Kelce himself has played coy when asked about it.
Swift’s presence at the Super Bowl also comes just a week after her appearance at the Grammys, where she stunned in a bold red dress—perhaps a subtle nod to the Chiefs’ signature color. Their love story has been one of the most talked-about topics in sports and entertainment, ever since Kelce revealed that he had tried (and failed) to give Swift a friendship bracelet with his number on it during one of her Eras Tour concerts.
What began as a lighthearted moment has since turned into a high-profile romance, drawing attention from both football diehards and Swifties alike. As the Chiefs prepare for their biggest game of the season, one thing is clear—whether you love it or hate it, Taylor Swift’s presence at the Super Bowl will be one of the night’s biggest talking points.