Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has opened up about the positive impact of Taylor Swift’s presence at NFL games, particularly on his young daughter, Sterling. The superstar singer, who has been regularly attending Chiefs games to support her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce, has played a surprising role in fostering a newfound appreciation for football among young fans including Mahomes’ daughter.
In a recent interview, Mahomes expressed his admiration for Swift’s influence, noting how her presence has made a spotlight on the sport in an entirely new way. “I think Taylor being at all the games has been awesome,” Mahomes said. “It’s been great to see her bring attention to the sport that I love and get little girls, like my daughter, interested in it.”
Since Swift began attending games over a year ago, Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, have developed a strong friendship with the global pop star. He highlighted how sports has a unique ability to bring people together from all walks of life, saying that they’ve built a great friendship with her, his wife and Taylor have built a friendship as well. It’s just cool to see people get united.
Swift’s appearances at Chiefs games have been a major talking point throughout the NFL season, with fans and commentators discussing the pop icon’s growing connection to the sport. Her enthusiastic support for Kelce has not only captured headlines but has also reportedly helped boost viewership, ticket sales and merchandise related to the Chiefs.
Mahomes’ comments come ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 Super Bowl, set to take place on February 9. The Chiefs will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles, marking another high-stakes moment for the team. This will also be the second time Swift will be in attendance at the Super Bowl, after cheering on Kelce in last year’s victorious game against the San Francisco.
With Mahomes acknowledging the positive energy Swift has brought to the game, it’s clear that her presence extends beyond just being a supportive girlfriend—it’s inspiring a new generation of young fans, including his own daughter. As the Super Bowl approaches, all eyes will be on both the Chiefs and their star-studded supporters’ section.
