Taylor Swift was never expected to attend every Chiefs game: Travis Kelce set this record years ago

Only the Internet will provide you with next-level gossip that will change the narrative about a couple’s relationship status in a matter of days. In the days leading up to the opening of the 2025 NFL season, the rumor mill has convinced everyone that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce see a future together and are ready to start a new chapter in their lives with wedding bells potentially ringing next year. A few games later, the pop star’s noticeable absence from Kansas City Chiefs games was all there was to talk about, quashing marriage speculation and giving way to an alleged breakup scandal.

Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift celebrates after a Kansas City Chiefs touchdown in the second half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)

According to a recently shared video from 2016, the NFL star debunked the belief that his girlfriend had to be in the stands at all of his games. His only expectation from his significant others was that they would be his biggest fan in the stadium if he was present. The old interview, in which top players talk candidly about romance and sports, is gaining popularity again amid Swift’s continued absences this season.

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In the leaked recording, Travis Kelce talks honestly about what he expects from his football player girlfriend

At the time, Kelce was dating reality star Maya Benberry.

While promoting her dating series “Catching Kelce,” the NFL star told WhoSay, “If you’re dating a professional athlete, at least in my opinion, you don’t have to go to all the games.” The Chiefs athlete’s statement was made as a general comment rather than singling out his then-girlfriend.

He added: “I mean eight home games, eight away games and the play-offs. I don’t even expect my parents and friends to make every game.

“I want her to cheer when we do great, just to make sure everyone sees that look.” This sentiment won’t change until 2024, when Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has become a major storyline in itself. The “Love Story” singer returned the one demand made by the sports star years before they even started dating, and the soccer gal is still the loudest cheerleader for her beau whenever he’s around.

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Possible reasons for Taylor Swift’s absence from Kelce’s matches

Despite making headlines for supporting her boyfriend in the crowd, the 34-year-old Grammy winner recently became the target of speculative debate due to her absences from two previous Chiefs games in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Sources have also tried to silence any criticism, claiming that Swift is back in action and preparing to resume her Eras Tour in Miami on October 18.

Page Six’s report also states that the “Lover” artist likely has second thoughts about attending games in places other than the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City due to safety concerns. “She has worked with Arrowhead so many times that they feel at ease and comfortable. When going to different stadiums, you have to send the team in advance,” the informant revealed.