Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl on Sunday to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his Kansas City Chiefs as they took on the Philadelphia Eagles. But unlike last year’s warm reception, Swift was met with boos from the heavily pro-Eagles crowd inside the Superdome during a break in the first quarter.
Swift’s Reaction to the Boos
Swift, sitting next to rapper Ice Spice, initially smiled when shown on the stadium’s video boards but quickly gave a side-eye and wrinkled her nose when she realized the crowd’s reaction was directed at her. Despite the boos, the 14-time Grammy winner remained composed and continued enjoying the game.
Swift and Kelce: The Sports-Entertainment Power Couple
Swift and Kelce’s highly publicized relationship began early last season after the four-time All-Pro tight end invited Swift to watch him play against the Bears. Kelce had famously tried to give her a friendship bracelet during her Eras Tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium, though the plan fell through.
Their relationship gained momentum as the Chiefs pursued their second consecutive Super Bowl victory last year. Swift was present for the on-field celebration after the Chiefs clinched the AFC Championship against the Ravens in Baltimore, sharing in the team’s joy on a cold January night.
Flashback to Last Year’s Super Bowl Celebration
At last year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Swift made headlines for her grand arrival. She had flown in from Tokyo, where she had performed as part of her Eras Tour, and was seen partying with celebrity friends including Blake Lively and Lana Del Rey. Inside Allegiant Stadium, she even won a beer-chugging contest before joining the Chiefs’ post-game celebration on the field.
Swift and Kelce famously locked lips amid the falling red and gold confetti after the Chiefs’ victory over the 49ers.
This Year’s Low-Key Arrival
Unlike last year’s whirlwind travel adventure, Swift arrived in New Orleans with plenty of time to spare. She joined Kelce for a double date with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes on Friday night. The couples dined at Lilette, a popular French restaurant in the Garden District.
On Saturday, Swift was spotted at Gianna Restaurant with her close friends, musicians Danielle and Alana Haim.
Speculation on Kelce’s Future
As the Chiefs aimed for their third straight Super Bowl title and Kelce’s fourth overall, questions swirled about the 35-year-old tight end’s future. Kelce has been noncommittal about returning next season, and some within the Chiefs organization are bracing for his possible retirement.
Kelce has been actively laying the groundwork for his post-NFL career:
- Co-hosting the popular “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason Kelce
- Appearing on “Saturday Night Live” and other TV programs
Could a Super Bowl Victory Lead to a Proposal?
Rumors of a possible engagement between Kelce and Swift have been buzzing, with betting platforms like BetMGM offering 8/1 odds that Kelce would propose to Swift after a Chiefs victory.
The odds seem promising for the couple, as the Chiefs are 19-3 when Swift is in attendance, including 9-0 this season. Swift has never seen the Chiefs lose a playoff game when she’s in the crowd, adding to the superstition around her presence.
Whether or not Travis Kelce decides to hang up his cleats or pop the question to Taylor Swift, their relationship continues to captivate fans of both sports and music. As Swift supports Kelce through another successful season, their love story remains a major part of the Chiefs’ ongoing success.
