The Super Bowl is a big night for celebrity appearances. Grammy-award-winning artist and superstar Taylor Swift stole the spotlight at Super Bowl 59 as cameras captured the pop superstar in the New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome suite.
As she’s done for 22 other games since they started dating in 2023, Swift is cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who’s appearing in the fifth Super Bowl of his career.
Taylor Swift Supporting Travis Kelce, Chiefs Against at Super Bowl 59
Swift added extra star power to one of the year’s biggest sporting events. Before the game, footage of the “Anti-Hero” singer went viral on social media, and fans went wild.
The Swift-Kelce connection has been a trending topic throughout the NFL season, and her presence at Super Bowl 59 further fueled the buzz. As one of the most influential figures in pop culture, Swift’s Super Bowl appearance is sure to be remembered as a highlight of the night — both on and off the field — for Swifties worldwide.
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— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 9, 2025
Travis Kelce’s Stats With Swift at Chiefs Games
With Kelce playing a pivotal role in the Chiefs’ offense, Swift’s attendance added an emotional layer to the game, as fans speculated about how her support might inspire his performance.
While Swift performs songs in bedazzled outfits on stages worldwide, Kelce performs football moves in red and gold uniforms on fields across the United States. Does the star tight end post better stats with Swift cheering from the luxury suite?
Conference Championship, 2025 vs. Buffalo Bills
Stat line: targets (4), receptions (2), yards (19), touchdowns (0)
Result: 32-29
Divisional Round, 2025 vs. Houston Texans
Stat line: targets (8), receptions (7), yards (117), touchdowns (1)
Result: 23-14
Week 16, 2024 vs. Houston Texans
Stat line: targets (7), receptions (5), yards (30), touchdowns (0)
Result: 27-19
Week 13, 2024 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Stat line: targets (13), receptions (7), yards (68), touchdowns (0)
Result: 19-17
Week 10, 2024 vs. Denver Broncos
Stat line: targets (12), receptions (8), yards (64), touchdowns (1)
Result: 16-14
Week 9, 2024 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Stat line: targets (16), receptions (14), yards (100), touchdowns (0)
Result: 30-24
Week 5, 2024 vs. New Orleans Saints
Stat line: targets (10), receptions (9), yards (70), touchdowns (0)
Result: 26-13
Week 2, 2024 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Stat line: targets (3), receptions (1), yards (5), touchdowns (0)
Result: 26-25
Week 1, 2024 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Stat line: targets (4), receptions (3), yards (34), touchdowns (0)
Result: 27-20
Super Bowl 58 vs. San Fransisco 49ers
Stat line: targets (10), receptions (9), yards (93), touchdowns (0)
Result: 25-22
2023 AFC Championship @ Baltimore Ravens
Stat line: targets (11), receptions (11), yards (116), touchdowns (0)
Result: 17-10
2023 AFC Divisional @ Buffalo Bills
Stat line: targets (6), receptions (5), yards (75), touchdowns (2)
Result: 16-14
2023 Wild Card vs. Miami Dolphins
Stat line: targets (10), receptions (7), yards (71), touchdowns (0)
Result: 26-7
Week 17, 2023 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Stat line: targets (4), receptions (3), yards (16), touchdowns (0)
Result: 25-17
Week 16, 2023 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Stat line: targets (7), receptions (5), yards (44), touchdowns (0)
Result: 20-14 (loss)
Week 15, 2023 @ New England Patriots
Stat line: targets (7), receptions (5), yards (28), touchdowns (0)
Result: 27-17
Week 14, 2023 vs. Buffalo Bills
Stat line: targets (10), receptions (6), yards (83), touchdowns (0)
Result: 20-17 (loss)
Week 13, 2023 @ Green Bay Packers
Stat line: targets (5), receptions (4), yards (81), touchdowns (0)
Result: 27-19 (loss)
Week 7, 2023 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Stat line: targets (13), receptions (12), yards (179), touchdowns (1)
Result: 31-17
Week 6, 2023 vs. Denver Broncos
Stat line: targets (9), receptions (9), yards (124), touchdowns (0)
Result: 19-8
Week 4, 2023 @ New York Jets
Stat line: targets (9), receptions (6), yards (60), touchdowns (0)
Result: 23-20
Week 3, 2023 vs. Chicago Bears
Stat line: targets (8), receptions (7), yards (69), touchdowns (1)
Result: 41-10
Does Kelce Perform Better in Front of Swift?
Kelce was building a Hall of Fame career, playing at a high level in Kansas City for a decade before Swift came into his life. Surprisingly (or maybe not for someone with Kelce’s clutch reputation), the numbers suggest he performs better when Swift cheers him on. In the games Swift has attended, Kelce’s stats have seen an uptick compared to when she’s not around.
While Swifties believe Kelce’s pop star girlfriend motivates him, Kelce’s elite performance doesn’t need any extra inspiration — it’s just who he’s always been.
The “Taylor Swift effect” might make for fun headlines, but the data still shows Kelce is a dominant force regardless of who’s in the stands. But if having Swift there brings a little extra magic to Arrowhead Stadium, Chiefs Kingdom isn’t complaining.
Kelce’s stats in the Chiefs Conference Championship win over the Buffalo Bills were less than inspiring, which could motivate him to put on a show in what could be his final Super Bowl and last snaps of his illustrious NFL career.
The 35-year-old All-Pro is undecided on whether to play in the 2025 NFL season, and his decision could hinge on the final result of Super Sunday’s matchup against Philadelphia.
