Taylor Swift chats with Travis Kelce’s dad in suite as Chiefs kick off NFL season against Ravens
Taylor Swift is back in her “Red” era.
The pop star was seen chatting with Travis Kelce’s dad, Ed Kelce, in their private suite at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday.
Swift, who held on to a drink, and Ed sat next to each other as they discussed what was going on in the field ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens kicking off the 2024-2025 NFL season.
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Taylor Swift was seen chatting with Ed Kelce on Thursday night.
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The two sat together as they showed Travis Kelce support on the Kansas City Chiefs first game of the NFL season on Thursday.
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Swift sipped on a cocktail ahead of the game.
Swift made sure to show her support for her boyfriend by rocking red over-the-knee leather boots, which she then paired with a denim corset and jean shorts.
The “Fortnight” singer, 34, styled her hair in light waves and, per usual, completed the look with her signature red lip.
Earlier in the day, Swift’s private jet was seen landing in Kansas City before she made her way to the stadium. She was then spotted climbing into a golf cart and walking through stadium tunnels towards the suite.
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Taylor Swift arrived at the Kansas City Chiefs game in style on Thursday. Getty Images
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The “Lover” songstress wore a denim corset, jean shorts and red leather boots. Getty Images
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Her presence at the game didn’t come as a surprise as the New York Times confirmed she would be in the stands earlier in the day.
The stadium reportedly made security arrangements for the 14-time Grammy winner to attend the Week 1 game, citing anonymous security personnel.
Just before Swift, Kelce arrived at the stadium, sporting a white and tan jacket with matching pants, a white tank top and white sneakers. He accessorized with a gold chain necklace, sunglasses and a hat.
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Travis Kelce arrived at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Getty Images
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He wore a white and tan outfit. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
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The athlete accessorized with sunglasses, a hat and a gold chain necklace. Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Swift is no stranger to the bright lights of Arrowhead Stadium as she attended 13 of her beau’s games last season.
The “You Belong With Me” singer also played several sold-out shows at the open-air stadium last year, which the tight end recently commemorated with a special gift to Swift.
During the off-season, the three-time Super Bowl champion, 34, hung a photo of Swift onstage in Kansas City inside his private suite, where she watches each game. The Eras Tour snap was hung alongside a poster of the NFL star in uniform.
Although some NFL fans have complained about Swift’s screen time at the games, Chiefs president Mark Donovan insisted that the organization is “not trying to capitalize” on their relationship.
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The New York Times reported that Swift was attending the game earlier in the day. Getty Images
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Swift had to set up specific security plans at the stadium. Getty Images
“We’re trying to celebrate it, but it’s not about doing too much or showing her every touchdown,” he said on “Front Office Sports” Thursday. “She never appeared on our big board.”
While Donovan said he and his colleagues made a “conscious decision to respect the relationship,” he can’t deny the positive impact it’s had on the Chiefs and the league as a whole.
The “All Too Well” singer reportedly generated more than $330 million in revenue for the Missouri-based team.
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Swift and Kelce began dating last summer. Getty Images
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Her presence at NFL games caused a drastic spike in viewership. Getty Images
With help from the Swifties, the NFL saw its highest regular-season female viewership numbers in over two decades.
There was a reported “53% spike among teenage girls, a 24% increase among women aged 18-24, and a 34% rise among women aged 35 and above,” per IDX.
Swift and Kelce went public with their relationship at one of his games last September. However, their romance reportedly began months earlier.
