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On Sunday, October 27, Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end Travis Kelce celebrated a close 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders with a crowd full of enthusiastic fans — including several dressed as “Taylor Swift.” The Chiefs' victory at Allegiant Stadium sparked a fun moment as Kelce spotted fans in blonde wigs, heart-shaped sunglasses, and classic Taylor Swift-inspired outfits, waving and cheering him on from the sidelines.
One fan in particular stole the spotlight by holding a sign that read, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs. Tight End 87,” referencing Swift’s recent playful shoutout to Kelce. Following the game, the Chiefs shared an Instagram video showing Kelce, 35, laughing and high-fiving his Swift-inspired supporters. Even though Taylor Swift couldn’t attend the game due to her ongoing Eras Tour stop in New Orleans, fans ensured her presence was felt throughout the stadium.
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Taylor Swift's Shoutout to Travis Kelce and Fan Reactions
Swifties are embracing the connection between the pop icon and the NFL star. During a recent concert, Swift delighted fans by altering the lyrics in her song Karma to sing, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me,” a special nod to Kelce. On October 27, fans speculated she sent a subtle on-stage hand signal during her New Orleans performance, fueling more excitement about her relationship with Kelce.
Swift and Kelce: Creating a New Game-Day Tradition
As the Swift-Kelce public romance continues to make headlines, fans are bringing a new tradition to Chiefs games across the country by dressing up as both stars. Adding to the spectacle, Swift ended her three-day New Orleans concert series with singer Sabrina Carpenter, surprising fans with a mashup of Carpenter’s songs “Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please,” along with her own track, “Is It Over Now?”
With Swifties and Chiefs fans joining forces at stadiums, this unique pop culture crossover between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is only growing. Whether through song lyrics, fan outfits, or stadium cheers, the excitement around Swift and Kelce has turned game day into a fan-driven spectacle that shows no signs of slowing down.