Taylor Swift is not attending today’s Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game in Dallas, according to multiple sources. The singer has yet to attend an away game this season since becoming engaged to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Swift typically skips road games due to security concerns and the need for thoroughly scouted venues in advance.
🔥 Quick Facts
Swift has attended 3 confirmed Chiefs home games during the 2025 season and all three resulted in wins
The Chiefs face the Dallas Cowboys today at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas at 4:30 PM ET
She has not been to an away game since Week 11 of the 2024 season against the Buffalo Bills
Swift made a rare public comment about her relationship with Kelce, calling him engaging in a playful “man-tantrum” back in November
Taylor Swift’s Absence Pattern This Season
The music megastar has kept a remarkably low profile throughout the 2025 NFL season. While she’s confirmed to have attended three home games at Arrowhead Stadium, she has deliberately avoided traveling to away games.
Sources familiar with Swift’s decision-making process revealed that security remains her primary concern. According to Page Six, “She’s not going anywhere unless she knows the venue intimately, and it has been thoroughly scouted and secured in advance.” This policy explains her consistent absence from all road contests this year.
The singer’s attendance record shows a stark contrast: the Chiefs have won all three home games she attended during weeks 6-8 of the 2025 season, while posting a 2-5 record in games where she was not confirmed in attendance.
Kelce’s Performance Split: Home vs. Away Without Swift
Category
2025 Season Record
Kelce Average Yards
Games with Swift (Home)
3-0 (Weeks 6-8)
77 yards per game
Games without Swift confirmation
2-5
Mixed performance
The statistics reveal a compelling story: when Swift attends games, Kelce produces at an elevated level. During the three confirmed 2025 appearances, he averaged 77 receiving yards while the team remained undefeated.
Historically, the Chiefs are 19-4 all-time when Swift is in the crowd, dating back to 2023 when their relationship began. That includes a Super Bowl victory in February 2024 where she witnessed her fiancé catch nine passes for 93 yards.
Why She’s Skipping Dallas for Thanksgiving
Dallas presents several complications for Swift’s attendance. AT&T Stadium in Arlington is an away venue, making security coordination significantly more challenging than home games at the Kansas City venue where staff and infrastructure are familiar.
Additionally, Swift is currently focused on promoting her recent documentary content. “The End of an Era” docuseries is set to premiere on Disney+ on December 12, 2025, marking a significant shift in her focus from live game attendance to multimedia projects.
While she remains deeply invested in supporting the Kansas City organization, Swift has proven she prioritizes security protocols over attendance at road games, making a surprise Dallas appearance highly unlikely despite the holiday significance.
What Swift Said About Her Chiefs Fandom
“Oh my god, I fell in love with it. I became obsessed with it. I became a person who was running through the halls of my house screaming, ‘We drafted Xavier Worthy!’ And my friends were like, ‘Who body-snatched you? What do you mean “we” drafted Xavier Worthy?’”
— Taylor Swift, during appearance on Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast
Swift opened up about her genuine passion for football in a candid interview on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Her enthusiastic quotes about the sport demonstrate her authentic engagement with the team, despite her selective attendance approach.
The singer expressed profound respect for the pressure professional athletes face, saying she’s been impressed by everyone on the Chiefs roster since meeting them personally. Her commitment to the organization appears steadfast, however her security-first approach to road games remains unchanged.
Will This Pattern Continue Into Next Week’s Games?
Swift’s long-term attendance strategy suggests she’ll maintain her current approach through the remainder of the 2025 season. Unless a Chiefs playoff game reaches a venue she considers secure, or unless major circumstances change, road game appearances remain unlikely.
The NFL’s playoff structure will ultimately determine if Swift faces any future away-game scenarios where security can be properly arranged. For now, fans watching the Thanksgiving matchup in Dallas won’t glimpse the music superstar in the luxury boxes, though she’ll undoubtedly be watching and supporting from wherever she’s spending the holiday.
Sources
Town & Country – Taylor Swift engagement and attendance patterns analysis
USA TODAY – Complete statistical breakdown of Chiefs performance with/without Swift
Variety/Entertainment Press – Swift’s documentary and public commentary
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