Why Taylor Swift skipped Travis Kelce’s potential last game for the Chiefs…See More

Why Taylor Swift skipped Travis Kelce potential last game for the Chiefs…See More

As the Kansas City Chiefs closed the curtain on a turbulent 2025 NFL season, one familiar face was notably missing from the stands. Taylor Swift, who has become a regular presence at Travis Kelce games over the past two seasons, was not publicly spotted at Allegiant Stadium.

As the Chiefs fell to the Las Vegas Raiders in what could potentially be the final regular-season game of Kelce’s storied career, Swift was nowhere to be seen.
The absence did not go unnoticed. With retirement rumors surrounding Kelce growing louder by the week, many fans immediately wondered whether Swift’s decision to skip the road matchup hinted at inside knowledge about what comes next.

The Chiefs had already been eliminated from playoff contention weeks earlier, suffering a season-ending blow on December 14 in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, making Sunday’s game a potentially symbolic farewell.

There are, however, practical explanations. Throughout the season, Swift has reportedly limited her attendance at away games due to security concerns, choosing instead to support Kelce primarily at Arrowhead Stadium.
Her most recent appearance came on Christmas Day, when the Chiefs hosted the Denver Broncos. During that game, the Grammy-winning artist, 36, was seen nervously biting her nails in the closing moments as the contest slipped away.

Just days earlier, she had also attended the December 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, where she was photographed in a suite holding one of Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce’s daughters, a moment that quickly circulated online