Romcom ending: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s big night at the Super Bowl (2024)

Taylor Swift, firmly in her WAG era, ended weeks of speculation over her Super Bowl attendance on Sunday night. She successfully managed to jet from a Tokyo arena show to Las Vegas to watch her boyfriend, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, play in the Super Bowl.

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In typical Swift style, the appearance was a tightly choreographed affair that reportedly involved two private jets (one on standby, just in case) to ensure that she arrived in Sin City in time. When Swift hit Allegiant Stadium, the entourage included Blake Lively, Ice Spice and Kelce’s sister-in-law Kylie.

Kelce, an already popular and decorated football player in his own right, has enjoyed an unprecedented PR boost from dating one of America’s biggest pop stars. He, too, showed up in style ahead of the game, wearing a custom bedazzled Amiri combination of a bouclé shirt and matching shimmering trousers. Kelce also toted a Louis Vuitton bag for good measure. The New York Post estimated that this ensemble cost more than $3,000.

#TaylorSwift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, stepped his fashion game up for #SuperBowl LVIII from #LasVegas. 👏 👏 Via @NFL. pic.twitter.com/jE19Aq0V8M

— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) February 11, 2024

It was a look no doubt coordinated to complement Swift’s outfit: $695 crystal jeans from Area, cropped corset and a bomber jacket blazed with the Chiefs’ logo. Lest we forget the reason why she was there, Swift also wore a custom necklace and a football-shaped clutch sporting 87 – Kelce’s jersey number.

Since Swift and Kelce debuted their relationship early in the season, certain (curmudgeonly) NFL fans grumbled over the numerous camera shots of the singer’s private box. But during the Super Bowl, there were few cutaways, maybe surprisingly so for the fans hoping for more. Eras Tour: Part II this was not.

Those watching the game for Swift alone had to hit up social media for an endless stream of content. During a pregame performance by Post Malone, Swift and Lively cuddled each other while swaying to the music.

Later, Swift greeted her fellow pop star Lana Del Rey, leaning down from her elevated perch to hug the star, not unlike the way a princess might greet a peasant. (Lana later joined her in the box.)

Taylor Swift & Lana Del Ray at the #SuperBowlLVIII pic.twitter.com/lWdkLXiIOY

— Chicks in the Office (@ChicksInTheOff) February 11, 2024

Another highlight: Swift chugging beers with her longtime friend Nashville stylist Ashley Avignone, as caught on the stadium jumbotron. Well, something has to lift your spirit when your boyfriend’s team is down 10-3 at half-time.

A photo of Swift introducing Ice Spice to Kelce’s brother Jason also made the rounds online, highlighting the improbability of their odd coupling. While Swift may have had all the attention, Ice’s presence was particularly delightful.

Like many viewers watching for everything but the game, she seemed to have no clue what was going on, presumably requiring a full explanation of how football works from Avignone at one point.

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— tortured poet faith⸆⸉ (@outhewoodsyet) February 11, 2024

Cameras caught Kelce yelling at the Chiefs’ head coach, Andy Reid, in an undeniably uncomfortable moment. But some online commentators bizarrely took it one very weird step further, latching on to the scene as evidence of the player’s anger issues.

“These are very disturbing images from Travis Kelce. Are we sure Taylor is safe around this man?” asked one sports account. “If Travis Kelce is this violent with the cameras on him, what about when Taylor Swift is alone with him?” echoed another X (formerly Twitter) user.

Kelce’s visible frustration during the moment might have been incongruous with his desired reputation as a golden retriever boyfriend. But it’s still quite a stretch to call him an abuser just for getting in a ref’s face. The clip gives ammunition to hard-right conservatives who have repeatedly come after the famous couple for what they perceive as liberal leanings.

Kelce advocated for Covid vaccines and supported Black Lives Matter. While Swift typically stays diplomatic and apolitical, she endorsed Biden in 2020, and many – including a livid Donald Trump –believe another endorsem*nt in 2024 is in the works. Apparently, the lovers couldn’t become the hottest pop culture crossover couple without igniting a few uncomfortable conspiracy theories.

After a relatively boring game – at least for Swift fans expecting more from a relatively sleepy Kansas City performance –things perked up near the end of the third quarter. When the Chiefs earned a touchdown, taking over the scoreboard and winning a lead over the San Francisco 49ers, a jubilant Swift and Co jumped around in the private box.

With Swift, Spice, Lively and Avignone hugging each other, it was a picture-perfect visual summery of Swift’s brand: manufactured empowerment, a celebration of pop feminist girl power.

Taylor and friends celebrating the #CHIEFS TOUCHDOWN!!! 🏈🫶🏆 #SuperBowl2024 pic.twitter.com/vrRjhI7jyr

— Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) February 12, 2024


The drama of the game continued well into the fourth quarter, when Kansas City caught up with the 49ers to tie the game right toward the end, leading to overtime. Though the Chiefs eventually took the title, it was a close call the entire way through – as photographs of Swift’s box show, the singer chewed on her nails during the closest calls. If the Swift/Kelce pairing is a government psyop, as conservatives want to believe, the CIA sure knows how to stage damn good football.

The hours-long extravaganza ended the way many fans hoped it would – Swift and Kelce, winners, sharing a kiss on the field. (We do not speak of that Viva Las Vegas performance.) A real-life romcom played out on screen.

Romcom ending: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s big night at the Super Bowl (2024)

FAQs

What did Travis and Taylor do after the Super Bowl game? ›

What did Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift say after Super Bowl win? After a kiss, Kelce thanks Swift for being there to watch the game after she traveled from her Eras Tour concert in Tokyo just the day before.

What happened to Taylor Swift performing at the Super Bowl? ›

Swift declined, however, purportedly because she was in the thick of rerecording the albums she made for Big Machine Records, her response to Scooter Braun acquiring the rights to her back catalogue when his company Ithaca Holdings bought the label in 2019.

Who was in Taylor Swift's box at the Super Bowl? ›

Seen in the celebrity-packed box next to Taylor Swift at the Superbowl, was stylist and designer Ashley Avignon, who grew up in Arizona.

How long have Taylor and Kelce been together? ›

Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating since at least September 2023, when the "Anti-Hero" singer first popped up at a Kansas City Chiefs game to cheer on the tight end. The appearance broke the internet and came after months of dating rumors.

What did Travis Kelce say to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl? ›

“Come here, girl,” Kelce says when he first saw the 14-time Grammy winner on the field, quickly wrapping her up in a kiss. “Oh my god,” she responds, hugging him tightly. “I cannot believe that. I can't believe you.

What did Taylor whisper to Travis? ›

As the pop star clung to the Chiefs tight end, she was even spotted telling him she loves him in between hugs and kisses. “I've never see you like that,” she can be heard telling him in footage from the post-game celebration. “That was insane. I can't believe it.

Is Taylor Swift a billionaire? ›

The financial news outlet said she is the first artist to achieve billionaire status solely on the basis of her music, and estimated she has a $1.1 billion fortune.

Did Taylor Swift have to pay to go to the Super Bowl? ›

Since Swift attended the game for free, her appearance was a bargain for the NFL and CBS. Companies and brands that want to partner with a celebrity for added star power have shelled out big bucks in the past.

How many boyfriends has Taylor Swift had? ›

Taylor Swift has 12 publicly known exes. Who was the first famous person Taylor Swift dated? Reportedly, Joe Jonas.

Who was sitting with Taylor at the Super Bowl? ›

Taylor Swift made it to the Super Bowl, and she didn't come to her boyfriend Travis Kelce's big game alone. Swift had friends with her in the suite that Kelce got for his family and Swift's. Joining Swift notably was Ice Spice, Blake Lively, and her friend Ashley Avignone (the blonde in the black dress).

Who is Brittany Mahomes sitting with at the Super Bowl? ›

Brittany Mahomes Sits With Jackson Mahomes at Super Bowl 2024 After Appearing to Shade Him at Concert - IMDb. There doesn't seem to be any bad blood between Brittany Mahomes and Jackson Mahomes! If you missed it, a video from a Future concert went viral on Saturday night (February 10).

Who paid for Taylor's Super Bowl suite? ›

Travis' group includes parents, Ed Kelce and Donna Kelce, his brother Jason Kelce, and Jason's wife, Kylie Kelce. TMZ said, along with the families, Swift is bringing along some friends. Instead of billionaire Taylor Swift taking the bill, Travis Kelce is reportedly paying for the pricey suite.

Do Travis and Taylor live together? ›

The outlet learned that Swift and Kelce are talking about “living together full-time.” They would split their time between Swift's New York City and Los Angeles homes. During Kelce's football season, they would live at his house in Kansas City, Missouri.

Is Travis Kelce older than Taylor Swift? ›

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce age difference

For Swift and Kelce are mere months away from the same age.

How did Travis Kelce start talking to Taylor Swift? ›

Thanks to their “Cupid,” Swift did end up reaching out to Kelce and things took off from there. “She told me exactly what was going on and how I got lucky enough to get her to reach out," Kelce recalled to WSJ. Magazine about their first exchange. After talking back and forth, the two met in person in New York.

What did Kelce's mom do? ›

What did Jason Kelce's wife have? ›

Did Travis Kelce fly to Singapore? ›

Trav and his crew traveled to Singapore, first by traveling to Dubai, then on to Singapore. Fans are sure Kelce is now in Singapore, and well, one of Kelce's managers, André Eanes, told a coach in Cleveland that the Chiefs star was heading to Singapore.

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