Taylor Swift has been dominating headlines lately — from her engagement to Travis Kelce, to her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl, and its special release party film coming to theatres October 3–5, 2025. But while Swifties had been enjoying catching glimpses of her at NFL games, her absence from Travis Kelce’s latest matchup has sparked new speculation.
Taylor Swift skips Chiefs vs. Giants at MetLife Stadium
Taylor was last spotted at Travis’ home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, though she kept her appearance discreet. However, she was noticeably absent from the Kansas City Chiefs’ away game against the New York Giants on September 22, 2025, at MetLife Stadium. Swift owns property in nearby New York City, so fans expected to see her cheering from the stands. Instead, she stayed out of the spotlight, focusing on preparations for her album and film launch.
Still, her absence is not entirely unusual. Sources have previously explained that Taylor only attends games at Arrowhead Stadium due to security concerns. As one insider told Page Six:
“She’s not going anywhere unless she knows the venue intimately, and it has been thoroughly scouted and secured in advance.”
Extra precautions amid heightened security worries
Even when Taylor did attend Kelce’s September 14 home game, she reportedly moved through the stadium under a bulletproof divider carried by her team. At first, fans speculated this was an effort to hide a potential pregnancy, but reports later confirmed it was an added security measure.
The timing has raised questions about whether the precautions — and her absence at MetLife — are tied to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s recent murder. While no direct link has been confirmed, sources told The Daily Mail that her team is taking “no chances” with her safety in the current climate.
Balancing love, music, and security
Despite the tighter security and missed appearances, Taylor is still very supportive of Travis’ NFL season. A source previously told People:
“Her schedule is much more open now that the Eras Tour is wrapped, and she’s genuinely excited to have the time and flexibility to show up for Travis more consistently. Taylor plans to be at as many of his games as possible.”
With her album release and film premiere just days away, Taylor’s absence at MetLife may have been more about timing and security than distance from the football field. Fans are hopeful she’ll be back in the stands soon — albeit under stricter protection than ever before.
