The Kansas City Chiefs are set for a Christmas Day matchup against the division-leading Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
With the Chiefs already eliminated from playoff contention and playing without their injured franchise quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, the spotlight is less on the game's stakes and more on the personal implications for tight end Travis Kelce. This home game is widely speculated to be the final Arrowhead appearance of Kelce’s career as retirement rumors swirl, raising the million-dollar holiday question: Will his fiancée, Taylor Swift, be in attendance to watch him play on Christmas?
Swift has made it a clear pattern this season to only attend Chiefs home games, citing security concerns and logistical ease for skipping road trips. The Christmas Day game, therefore, presents her last highly-likely opportunity to cheer Kelce on from his family’s suite this season. While the "stress and holiday shopping traffic" referenced in her song's lyrics have been replaced by the very real drama of a possible retirement and a lost season for Kansas City, the promise of family and love remains central to the holiday gathering.
With the Broncos looking to officially clinch the AFC West and end the Chiefs' nearly decade-long reign of dominance, this game is a collision of on-field reality and off-field sentiment. All eyes will be on the sidelines to see if the pop icon uses her one remaining chance to deliver a festive, high-profile show of support for Kelce and create a final, meaningful holiday memory at his home stadium.
Check out whether Swift will make an appearance below.
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Is Taylor Swift at Chiefs vs. Broncos?
Swift's attendance has not been confirmed, but it is highly anticipated because she generally only attends Chiefs home games for security and logistical reasons. Since this is the final home game of the season, it is considered the most likely remaining opportunity for her to watch her fiancé, Kelce, play in person.
This section will be updated closer to kickoff.
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Who is with Taylor Swift at Chiefs-Broncos?
This section will be updated if Swift is in attendance.
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Is Travis Kelce retiring?
Kelce has not officially announced his decision to retire, though rumors are swirling.
Kelce, who is 36 years old and in his 13th NFL season, has stated that he plans to make a decision on his future after the 2025 season ends and before the start of free agency in March 2026. He has avoided addressing retirement directly during the final weeks of the season, saying he prefers to keep the focus on finishing the remaining games with his team.
Factors fueling the speculation include the Chiefs missing the playoffs for the first time in his career, a season-ending injury to Patrick Mahomes, and Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, advising him to take time away from the game before making a life-changing decision.
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Chiefs schedule 2025
Kansas City has two more games left in its season.
| Date | Opponent | Time | Channel |
| 12/25 | vs Broncos | 8:15 p.m. ET | Prime Video |
| TBD | at Raiders | TBD | TBD |
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