Before Taylor Swift declared that “Karma” was the guy on the Chiefs, she bled green.
Although the 14-time Grammy winner will undoubtedly don red to support boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl Feb. 9, she has a history of pride for his opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles. After all, the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIX rival was once her hometown team.
Indeed, Taylor hails from Reading, Pennsylvania, a city just an hour outside of the Eagles’ turf of Philadelphia. And while the 35-year-old and her family—including parents Scott Swift and Andrea Swift and brother Austin Swift—moved to Nashville, Tennessee, when she was just 13, she has proven to look back fondly at her time as a Pennsylvania.
In fact, she name-dropped the Quaker State into a host of her songs, even including a nod to its NFL team—which previously boasted Travis’ brother Jason Kelce before his 2024 retirement—on the evermore track “gold rush.”
Ironically, Taylor chooses love over allegiance for her favorite football team on the track, where she sings, “I see me padding 'cross your wooden floors / With my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door.”
At the time it was released, many fans speculated over whether the "gold rush" lyric referred to the football team or the “Hotel California”-singing rock band. However, the “Fortnight” singer clarified its meaning during her stop in Philadelphia in 2023, just months before she started dating Travis.
“I did see the debate about how a lyric that says ‘with my Eagles T-shirt hanging from the door’ I saw some people wondering if it was the band Eagles or the team the Eagles,” Taylor said during a May 12 Eras Tour show. “And I love the band the Eagles, but guys, like come on. I’m from Philly. Of course it’s the team.”
A month later, Taylor confirmed her allegiance to the Birds once more, donning a green baseball cap and Eagles sweatshirt on her way into Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
Of course, Taylor inherited her love for the Philly-based team from her dad—and he began singing a different tune once his daughter’s relationship with the Chiefs tight end went public.
“I’m a football fan—of all teams,” Scott diplomatically told a paparazzo at LAX before last year’s Super Bowl per Page Six, cheekily adding of the Chiefs’ head coach, “Andy Reid used to coach the Eagles.”
As for this year? Travis is sure of his girlfriend’s support, but the jury is still out on Scott.
“I don’t know her to have the [Eagles] fandom, I know her father as an Eagles fan,” Travis told a reporter at a press conference Feb. 3. “She’ll be all for the Chiefs this time for sure. I’ll have to ask Scott himself. We haven’t had that conversation yet, but I think he’ll be wearing red.”
Taylor has voiced her loyalty for the Eagles a few times, but she has made it clear only one football player continually has her feeling so high school. Ahead of Sunday’s big game, keep reading for a look back on Taylor’s—burning red—game day style….
NFL Debut
While supporting Travis Kelce as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 24, 2023, her first-ever NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium, Taylor Swift sported DÔEN's white Lois Tank and Ksubi's distressed denim shorts, which she paired with a Chiefs windbreaker and matching New Balance sneakers.
Welcome to New Jersey
For the Chiefs' Oct. 1, 2023 game against the New York Jets, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Taylor wore Area's denim shorts, which quickly sold out. The singer completed the look with Christian Louboutin boots and Gant's relaxed leather shirt.
Classic Swift
And Taylor couldn't forget her signature red lip for the star-studded game.
Erin Andrews Assist
For the Chiefs' Oct. 12, 2023 game, where she spent time with Travis' dad Ed Kelce, Taylor wore a Chiefs jacket from WEAR, a line by Erin Andrews (who Travis has credited for connecting him with Taylor).
Suite Style
Taylor, who also spent time with quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany Mahomes at the game, sported a Balenciaga corset top underneath the Chiefs jacket.
She's Got His Number
Taylor had an extra special accessory on her wrist for the Chiefs' Oct. 22, 2023 game: An Erimish bracelet with Travis' jersey number on it.
Are You Ready For It?
...we can't calm down.
Red Hot
On Dec. 3, 2023, Taylor sported a long red fleece jacket over a black high neck top, paired with her signature red lip.
Crimson Chic
The singer was all smiles as she watched the game with Brittany.
Christmas Cheer
In honor of Christmas, Taylor donned a Santa hat with Travis' jersey number during the Chiefs' Dec. 25, 2023 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
New Year's Eve Varsity Style
For her ninth Chiefs game on Dec. 31, 2023, Taylor sported a cream varsity jacket bearing the team's logo and a patch that read "Tay-Tay."
Game No. 10
During a January 2024 freezing Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins game in Kansas City, Mo., Taylor cheered on her boyfriend and his team while wearing a custom-made puffer coat made to look like a Kelce Chiefs jersey, designed by Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.
Cozy Couple
The Grammy winner looked comfy and cozy in her Guest in Residence sweater as she snuggled up to Travis following the Chiefs' AFC Championship win on Jan. 28, 2023.
Super Bowl Stunner
Taylor wore a black Dion Lee crochet corset and AREA crystal-slit jeans to the 2024 Super Bowl, where she watched Travis and the Chiefs beat out the San Francisco 49ers in a 25-22 game.
Denim Darling
For the Chiefs' first home game since their Super Bowl win, Taylor rocked a with a Versace denim corset top, GRLFRND jean shorts from Revolve and thigh-high red latex boots. She completed the look with a Louis Vuitton handbag.
Go Big or Go Home
Taylor wore an oversized tee as a dress with thigh-high boots during the Chiefs' Sept. 15, 2024 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Playing With Plaid
On Oct. 7, 2024, Taylor stepped out to Chiefs' home game against the New Orleans Saints in a black-and-white plaid set from Vivienne Westwood and knee-high platform boots.
Terrific in Tweed
On Nov. 10, 2024, Taylor attended the Chiefs' home game against the Denver Broncos wearing a red and black tweed Versace blazer, paired with a matching mini skirt, a black Victoria’s Secret silk corset top, a small, black Versace Medusa 95 purse and black leather, knee-high Versace Medusa 95 boots.