On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, played his first NFL game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fans were pumped to see Kelce play especially after he just announced his engagement to pop idol Taylor Swift a few weeks before. However, Taylor Swift was absent from the stands to support her man. But why was she missing this important game?
Why Taylor Swift missed Travis Kelce’s first NFL game in Brazil
Taylor Swift did not attend Travis Kelce’s first game of the season in the 2025 NFL season because of logistics concerns. The game was played in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of the NFL’s efforts to involve international audiences. A long trip, in a private jet, consumes time and is expensive. Moreover, bringing in Taylor’s security would have needed to happen days prior, incurring additional expense and complexity.A source close to the situation explained, “She would have wanted her security team there a few days ahead to make sure everything was okay. So, with all that combined, it would have been a tremendous cost for only a few hours to be in the city”.It wasn’t just Taylor Swift who stayed home. Reports indicate that no other wives or girlfriends of the Chiefs players traveled to Brazil for the game, suggesting that the long journey and associated costs were a significant deterrent for many.
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Taylor Swift absence surprises Brazilian fans at Travis Kelce’s first game
Though Taylor Swift did not show up to be a part of this Brazilian love fest, the fans were still buzzing. It was widely assumed she would be attending the game since almost every local media outlet reported that she took a flight to Brazil at the beginning of the day. Just a couple of hours before the kick-off, however, hundreds of fans turned up at the stadium in Brazil, not to attend the game, but to demonstrate their wish to see the pop artist. A few dedicated fans who were interested in the “Swift” cause reported to the stadium wearing Taylor Swift jerseys and sang songs in support of the pop star.While some may be disappointed that Taylor Swift was not in attendance, her dedication to supporting Travis Kelce is evident. She is likely to attend numerous games throughout the season, subject to her schedule, and fans will be hopeful to see her in the end zones throughout the season.
