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Taylor Swift attends Chiefs‑Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium

Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium to support her husband, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, after performing at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

By Published · 11:31 AM · Updated · 1 min read
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs‑Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium

Key points

  • Swift attended the Chiefs‑Chargers game on Oct. 18, her first Chiefs game since Sept. 20.
  • She was in the suite with friends Este Haim and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
  • The appearance followed her live performance at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
  • She performed a medley that included new songs and a Toy Story 5 track.
  • The event was highlighted by comedian Conan O’Brien and museum director Amy Homma.

Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs' home game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, October 18. The singer was present to support her husband, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, marking her first attendance at a Chiefs game since September 20.

Swift was spotted in the suite with friends Este Haim and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Clark, who grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, has previously described the Chiefs as her closest NFL team due to her family connections in Kansas City.

The appearance came just hours after Swift performed at the Academy Museum Gala 2026 in Los Angeles. At the event, she delivered a medley of hits, including the first-ever live performance of “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Blank Space,” and “Love Story.” She also performed “I Knew It, I Knew You,” a song she wrote and recorded for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.

Comedian Conan O’Brien introduced Swift’s performance, calling it an “insane, unprecedented honor” and comparing her talent to the Beatles. Amy Homma, Director and President of the Academy Museum and Academy Collection, stated that Swift is an “extraordinary talent whose work resonates around the world.”

Swift wore a blue Dior ballgown and platinum 32-carat diamond earrings to the gala. Her return to Arrowhead Stadium drew attention following her previous appearance on September 20, when the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts in overtime.

Your questions, answered

Why did Taylor Swift attend the Chiefs‑Chargers game?

She was there to support her husband, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

What did Taylor Swift perform at the Academy Museum Gala?

She performed a medley of hits, including a first‑ever live performance of “The Fate of Ophelia,” “Blank Space,” and “Love Story,” and a Toy Story 5 song.

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