Taylor Swift skips Travis Kelce’s Thanksgiving game as couple focuses on family-centered holiday plans

Taylor Swift did not attend the Kansas City Chiefs’ Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The singer, 35, was noticeably absent from the November 27 game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, while her fiancé, Travis Kelce, 36, played on the field.

Swift had been present earlier in the week, supporting Kelce during the Chiefs’ November 23 home victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium. She has been a frequent attendee at Kelce’s home games this season, though she has preferred a more private entrance due to concerns that the attention on her had become “too excessive,” according to sources cited by US Weekly. She has not traveled for any away games this season.

The couple is celebrating their first holiday season as an engaged pair following Kelce’s August proposal. A source told Us Weekly in October that their holiday plans would remain “low-key” and centered around family, especially with Kansas City scheduled to play on both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Another insider shared that their families blend well, with Swift and Kelce regularly making efforts to spend time with both sides.

Last year, the couple also spent the Thanksgiving period together following Swift’s Eras Tour dates in South America. Her family reportedly hosted the Kelces in Nashville in 2024 before everyone traveled to Kansas City for a Chiefs game the following day.

Regarding Christmas traditions, Swift supported Kelce during his Christmas Day game in 2023 but missed the 2024 away matchup. This year, she is expected to be at Arrowhead Stadium when the Chiefs face the Denver Broncos at home.

As Us Weekly further reported, the couple has settled into a comfortable routine at home while planning their upcoming wedding. Sources told the outlet that their relationship feels “simple” and “normal” despite their high-profile careers, with the pair often spending quiet nights cooking and watching shows. Wedding preparations are progressing, with both actively involved, and Swift finding it endearing that Kelce wants to participate. They are aiming for a summer wedding, potentially at Swift’s Rhode Island property, and hope to start a family soon, according to Us Weekly’s sources.