Taylor Swift’s AFC Championship Appearance Sparks Debate

Photos and videos of Taylor Swift at a football game caused mixed reactions online, as some fans noticed she didn’t seem very cheerful.

Taylor attended the AFC Championship Game on January 26 in Kansas City, Missouri, to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

The 35-year-old singer arrived wearing a black Louis Vuitton jacket with a brown pattern, a black beanie, a black skirt, and red tights. She added gold jewelry and finished the look with her bold red lipstick and winged eyeliner.

While her outfit got attention, some people focused on her serious expression.

Reactions online varied. Some were concerned, commenting, “She looks uncomfortable,” and “She doesn’t look very happy.” Others were more critical, calling her a “distraction” and saying, “Praying this is her last game!”

On the other hand, Swift’s fans supported her, with one saying, “I love hearing about her, Go Chiefs!” Another fan asked why people were upset about her supporting her boyfriend.

After arriving, Taylor watched the game from a suite with Travis’s mom, Donna Kelce. Fans shared videos on TikTok showing Taylor looking focused and serious.

In the videos, she swayed gently with her hands clasped, which some thought showed nervousness. At one point, she sipped from a cup while watching the game closely, surrounded by fans in bright Chiefs gear.

Taylor’s stylish outfit added glamour to the casual game-day setting. Her expression during the game kept people guessing about her mood.

This wasn’t Taylor’s first AFC Championship Game. In January 2024, she attended a game at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium with Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes’s wife, to watch the Chiefs.

After the Chiefs won 17–10, Taylor celebrated with Travis’s family on the field. Her appearances at these games show her growing involvement in Travis’s football career.

Before the game, Baltimore’s mayor welcomed her on social media, acknowledging her role as Travis’s partner.

Chiefs fans have embraced Taylor throughout the season, often holding signs referencing her music and relationship. Her NFL journey started in September 2023, when she attended her first Chiefs game.

In her Time Person of the Year interview, Taylor said discovering football has been an “awesome” experience, as she didn’t follow it before.

Travis Kelce has praised Taylor’s support at his games and in his life. In a June 2024 interview, he said, “She’s very self-aware and handles public attention so well.”

He shared how her genuine nature made him fall for her, saying, “She keeps it so chill and so cool.”

Travis fondly recalled Taylor’s first game, where she walked in without special treatment, wanting to enjoy the experience with everyone else.

In addition to supporting his games, Travis admired her career, saying her concerts were “electric” and full of energy.

Despite the online chatter about her appearances, Taylor continues to embrace football and her relationship with Travis.