Swift Sidelines Chiefs’ Home Opener, Stays Away from Arrowhead Stadium

Lead: Pop superstar Taylor Swift, newly engaged to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, did not attend Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. ET home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Fans had speculated she’d return after skipping the season opener in São Paulo, Brazil, nine days earlier.

Nut Graf: Swift’s absence from both the Chiefs’ international opener and the home opener underscores the logistical and security challenges of following an NFL season as a high-profile celebrity. Her attendance-or lack thereof-continues to generate buzz as much as Kelce’s on-field performance, highlighting the crossover appeal between music and sports.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
  • Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Swift’s Season So Far

  • Skipped Week 1 opener vs. Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 5
  • Absent from all preseason games and the home opener on September 14

Celebrity Impact on NFL Viewership

Swift’s appearances at Chiefs games in past seasons correlated with spikes in social media engagement and television ratings, as fans tuned in hoping for a glimpse of the singer in the suite. Her absence this weekend may temper those spikes but leaves open the possibility of future appearances as the NFL season progresses.

What’s Next for the Chiefs

Following Sunday’s game, Kansas City’s schedule includes:

  • Sept. 21 at New York Giants (MetLife Stadium)
  • Sept. 28 vs. Baltimore Ravens (Arrowhead Stadium)
  • Oct. 6 at Jacksonville Jaguars (EverBank Field)
  • Oct. 12 vs. Detroit Lions (Arrowhead Stadium)

Fans will continue to watch not only the Chiefs’ pursuit of a turnaround after falling 0-2 but also whether Swift will make her highly anticipated Arrowhead debut of the 2025-26 season at a future home matchup.