Taylor Swift's Super Bowl Hesitation Has Travis Kelce Written All Over It
By Afouda Bamidele on October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM EDT

Sorry, Super Bowl! Taylor Swift has more fun in the suites than on the main stage.
The pop star has given enough reasons behind her decision to pass on the golden opportunity of belting out tunes from her ample catalog on the biggest night of football in the United States.
Taylor Swift has spilled serious gems since the media tour for her "The Life of a Showgirl" album began, including details about her stunning engagement ring from Travis Kelce and their wedding plans.
Taylor Swift Is Too Much Of A Travis Kelce Fan To Focus On NFL Halftime Rehearsals

The Grammy winner explained to Jimmy Fallon from the guest chair that she gladly passed on the chance to perform at the event because of her boyfriend, even though the discussions hadn't reached her table.
Her reason was in contrast to overwhelming speculations that the NFL would not let her own the footage, hence her rejection.
She revealed that her team and Jay Z's team have an excellent relationship, and even in the absence of an offer to confirm or deny her appearance, her people have communicated one fact to the ROC Nation team.
Swift affirmed that her team came clean to the rapper's people that it would be a conflict of interest personally for Swift to shift her attention to other things while Kelce prepared hard for the season.
The singer shared that during the season, she is very focused on everything her boyfriend is doing on the field and worrying about choreography while trying to score a crucial touchdown would be irresponsible of her.
According to TMZ, Swift, however, insisted her boyfriend had no role to play in her decision, which was entirely independent, and that he would support whichever decision she made.
The 'Shake It Off' Singer Quietly Cheered Her Beau After Selena Gomez's Wedding

Swift was not bluffing about giving her relationship a 100% when it comes to supporting Kelce. The Blast reported that on Sunday, hours after watching her friend Selena Gomez exchange vows with her sweetheart, Benny Blanco, Swift found her way to Arrowhead Stadium to support her man.
Although the public did not see Swift, sources stated that she was in the suite alongside her family members, including her father, Scott Swift, her brother, Austin Swift, and Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.
The country singer watched as her boyfriend's Super Bowl-winning team, the Kansas City Chiefs, triumphed over the Baltimore Ravens in a 37-20 match.
This appearance marks the second time Swift would choose the quiet route in attending her partner's game, as she was seen entering a previous game covered by a large bulletproof board.
Inside Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce's Wedding PlanningÂ

After leading her friend to the altar and catching all the fun with her in a gorgeous gold dress, sources are claiming that plans are also underway to make Swift's big day memorable.
While no venue has been secured yet, the star and her partner are reportedly thinking of a date around early next year. An insider noted that Swift is letting her creative side shine, and she is having a great time exploring venues and locations for the event.
As for her dress, Swift has nothing to worry about as she has a plethora of designers waiting to supply her with different shades, styles, and materials at the snap of a finger.
The experience has reportedly been thrilling and overwhelming for the award-winning recording artist so far, but a decision has yet to be made. Swift and her NFL tight end boyfriend shared the pleasant news of their engagement via a joint Instagram post on August 26.
Music Remains The VMAs Winner's End Game

The singer, during an interview with BBC Radio 2, addressed the concerning speculation that once she says "I Do" to the love of her life, her music career is over. Responding to host Scott Mills, who quipped that "The Life of a Showgirl" was the performer's last album, Swift found that speculation very annoying.
"That's a shockingly offensive thing to say. It's not why people get married so that they can quit their job," the star reaffirmed. After nearly twenty years in the music business, Swift stated that her zeal to do more has been reinvigorated.
She also spoke warmly about Kelce's support regarding her career advancement and his understanding of how making music brings her happiness. "I love the person that I am with because he loves what I do, and he loves how much I am fulfilled by making art and making music," Swift continued.
The Grammy winner reiterated that there is no point in time when her partner will ever get upset about her making music or pursuing her career to the fullest.
Taylor Swift's Project Was Safe And Secure Nearly A Year Before Release

During the discussion with Mills, the vocal powerhouse made another shocking revelation: her project had been ready for a year before its October 3rd release. As shared by The Blast, Swift explained how she could record in Sweden and create a seamless rollout process without any leaks.
The singer credited her friends and inner circle for such astounding success, noting that they may be everything but snitches and "rats." In her words:
"They know about my life, they know what's going on with me, but they do not snitch. It is phenomenal. I've got a really good circle of friends, but it takes a while to get there."
She continued that her friends had heard all the songs before the release, and especially in a world and industry defined by speculations and gossip, it was a rare opportunity to gather friends who value loyalty and exclusivity.
Hand Taylor Swift the fiancée of the year award already!