Taylor Swift is not joining in on the pep talks given to her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as he prepares for the Super Bowl.
Speaking at a press conference on February 7, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end addressed reporters ahead of the Super Bowl showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. During his interaction with the press, the NFL star mentioned that Swift is currently busy with her ongoing world tour and is unable to provide him with motivational speeches.
"No, no, she hasn't. She's focused on entertaining the crowd (on her tour)," he chuckled in reply to a question about receiving a pep talk from her for the big game. Kelce then elaborated that Swift is presently occupied overseas. Over the next few days, the pop star will be in Tokyo for her "Eras Tour."
"She's just concentrating on entertaining her fans, ensuring she's prepared for her performances and all," he added. "But we'll think about the Super Bowl if she's able to make it."
Swift has attended over 10 Chiefs games this season, including their AFC championship victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
The Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 11 in Las Vegas, while Swift is set to perform in Tokyo on Feb. 10.
Considering the availability of a private jet and the time difference between Tokyo and Las Vegas, it's indeed feasible for Swift to board a 12-hour flight after her show and arrive in Las Vegas well before the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
The Embassy of Japan recently expressed confidence in addressing this matter.
"If she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins," the embassy stated in a statement brimming with puns inspired by Swift's discography, shared to Instagram on Feb. 2.
"We wanted to confirm that anyone concerned can be Fearless in knowing that this talented performer can wow Japanese audiences and still make it to Las Vegas to support the Chiefs when they take the field for the Super Bowl wearing Red," the statement concluded.
Swift has previously mentioned that her attendance at Chiefs games is solely to support her boyfriend.
“I’m just there to support Travis,” she stated in an interview with Time for her 2023 Person of the Year honor. “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”
The possibility of Swift cheering at the Super Bowl arose on Sept. 24 when the singer publicly debuted her relationship with Kelce by attending her first Kansas City Chiefs game. During the game against the Chicago Bears, the pop star was seated next to Kelce’s mom, Donna, in an Arrowhead Stadium suite, sporting her signature red lip and a matching red and white jacket. Swift and Kelce were later seen leaving together after the game and driving off to an afterparty in a convertible.
Following her initial appearance, Swift was observed at the Chiefs-Jets game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Oct. 1. Accompanied by friends including Sabrina Carpenter, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Hugh Jackman, and others, the singer enjoyed the game from the suite.
During breaks in her "Eras Tour," Swift became a regular presence at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, attending multiple consecutive games including the Chiefs-Broncos and Chiefs-Chargers home games in October.
Additionally, she has traveled to games in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Foxborough, Massachusetts; and Buffalo, New York.
Along the way, she has watched games alongside Brittany Mahomes, quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife, as well as Kelce's family, including brother Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie Kelce.
Who is going to the Super Bowl?
On Sunday, Jan. 28, the Kansas City Chiefs secured their spot in Super Bowl 58 by defeating the Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship. They will be facing the San Francisco 49ers, who secured their place in the championship game by defeating the Detroit Lions 34-31 in the NFC championship.
Taylor Swift concert dates
Swift resumed the international leg of her "Eras Tour" on Feb. 7 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Here are her upcoming international tour dates:
- Feb. 8: Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo Dome
- Feb. 9: Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo Dome
- Feb. 10: Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo Dome
- Feb. 16: Melbourne, Australia — MCG
- Feb. 17: Melbourne, Australia — MCG
- Feb. 18: Melbourne, Australia — MCG
- Feb. 23: Sydney, Australia — Accor Stadium
- Feb. 24: Sydney, Australia — Accor Stadium
- Feb. 25: Sydney, Australia — Accor Stadium
- Feb. 26: Sydney, Australia — Accor Stadium
- March 2: Singapore — National Stadium
- March 3: Singapore — National Stadium
- March 4: Singapore — National Stadium
- March 7: Singapore — National Stadium
- March 8: Singapore — National Stadium
- March 9: Singapore — National Stadium
- May 9: Paris, France — Paris La Défense Arena
- May 10: Paris, France — Paris La Défense Arena
- May 11: Paris, France — Paris La Défense Arena
- May 12: Paris, France — Paris La Défense Arena
- May 17: Stockholm, Sweden — Friends Arena
- May 18: Stockholm, Sweden — Friends Arena
- May 19: Stockholm, Sweden — Friends Arena
- May 24: Lisbon, Portugal — Estádio Da Luz
- May 25: Lisbon, Portugal — Estádio Da Luz
- May 30: Madrid, Spain — Estádio Santiago Bernabéu
- June 2: Lyon, France — Groupama Stadium
- June 3: Lyon, France — Groupama Stadium
- June 7: Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
- June 8: Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
- June 9: Edinburgh, United Kingdom — Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
- June 13: Liverpool, United Kingdom — Anfield Stadium
- June 14: Liverpool, United Kingdom — Anfield Stadium
- June 15: Liverpool, United Kingdom — Anfield Stadium
- June 18: Cardiff, United Kingdom — Principality Stadium
- June 21: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
- June 22: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
- June 23: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
- June 28: Dublin, Ireland — Aviva Stadium
- June 29: Dublin, Ireland — Aviva Stadium
- June 30: Dublin, Ireland — Aviva Stadium
- July 4: Amsterdam, Netherlands — Johan Cruijff Arena
- July 5: Amsterdam, Netherlands — Johan Cruijff Arena
- July 6: Amsterdam, Netherlands — Johan Cruijff Arena
- July 9: Zurich, Switzerland — Stadion Letzigrund Zurich
- July 10: Zurich, Switzerland — Stadion Letzigrund Zurich
- July 13: Milan, Italy — San Siro Stadium
- July 14: Milan, Italy — San Siro Stadium
- July 17: Gelsenkirchen, Germany — Veltins-Arena
- July 18: Gelsenkirchen, Germany — Veltins-Arena
- July 19: Gelsenkirchen, Germany — Veltins-Arena
- July 23: Hamburg, Germany — Volksparkstadion
- July 24: Hamburg, Germany — Volksparkstadion
- July 27: Munich, Germany — Olympiastadion
- July 28: Munich, Germany — Olympiastadion
- Aug. 1: Warsaw, Poland — PGE Narodowy
- Aug. 2: Warsaw, Poland — PGE Narodowy
- Aug. 3: Warsaw, Poland — PGE Narodowy
- Aug. 8: Vienna, Austria — Ernst-Happel-Stadion
- Aug. 9: Vienna, Austria — Ernst-Happel-Stadion
- Aug. 10: Vienna, Austria — Ernst-Happel-Stadion
- Aug. 15: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
- Aug. 16: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
- Aug. 17: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
- Aug. 19: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
- Aug. 20: London, United Kingdom — Wembley Stadium
Swift also has additional tour stops in the U.S. and Canada, which start in Miami on Oct. 18 and conclude in Vancouver on Dec. 8.
Has Taylor Swift performed at the Super Bowl?
No, Taylor Swift has never performed at the Super Bowl. This year, Usher will be headlining the halftime show.