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Chiefs vs. Panthers: Will Taylor Swift come to Charlotte to cheer on Travis Kelce?

Singer Taylor Swift, right, sits with Donna Kelce watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 24.
Singer Taylor Swift, right, sits with Donna Kelce watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 24. USA TODAY Sports

“Karma is the guy on the Chiefs” coming to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers soon … so does that mean there is a chance Taylor Swift will be in town for the game?

Since the beginning of her “Love Story” with NFL tight end Travis Kelce, she has become a familiar face at Kansas City home games — all while performing sell-out shows for the record-breaking Eras Tour.

Even having four shows across the world didn’t stop her from flying from Tokyo to the Midwest to cheer him on during his Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers.

Ahead of the Chiefs’ game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24, some can’t help but wonder if she’ll be spending time off to support the team.

Oct 22, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes cheer during the second half between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes cheer during the second half between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Jay Biggerstaff Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

The Grammy award-winning superstar is wrapping up the last legs of her worldwide tour in Canada and will be performing three back-to-back shows alongside opener Gracie Abrams. The last Toronto show will be Nov. 23, just one day before the big game and her last one for about two weeks before the tour officially ends.

With no time difference between the two cities, Swift could hypothetically give a killer 3+ hour performance Saturday night and have plenty of time to make it back for kick off Sunday at 1 p.m.

Taylor Swift preforms “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince” and “Cruel Summer” during a stop on The Eras Tour at the Cesars Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Taylor Swift preforms “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince” and “Cruel Summer” during a stop on The Eras Tour at the Cesars Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald

On the off chance she wouldn’t be able to use her private jet for the roughly two-hour trip and leave immediately after the show, there are multiple flights from Toronto to Charlotte.

Based on Google flights results, her best bet would be to take the American Airlines flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport at 6 a.m. arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport at 8:25 a.m. Even with airport construction and uptown traffic, she’d be able to comfortably make it in time in another chic Chiefs-themed game day outfit.

In a recent TODAY interview, Donna Kelce said didn’t think Swift would be spending Thanksgiving with them the following week, so this could be an opportunity to see him during such a busy season for them both.

“She’s kind of busy right now. She still has her tour to do,” Donna Kelce said during the live show.

“I can tell you this,” she said. “He’s happier than I’ve seen him in a long time ... God bless him, he shot for the stars!”

Taylor Swift (center) walks off the field after the Kansas City Chiefs won the Jan. 28, 2024 AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Taylor Swift (center) walks off the field after the Kansas City Chiefs won the Jan. 28, 2024 AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Tommy Gilligan Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

For the very, very, very optimistic Swifties like myself, whose “Wildest Dreams” are that she’ll make a small appearance in the Queen City, it’s not impossible.

After North Carolina was skipped on the extended leg of the Eras Tour and fan theories that she was going to make a surprise appearance at Lovin’ Life Music Fest, we know “All Too Well” how badly local fans want her to come to Charlotte — especially since it’s been almost a decade since her last performance here.

But we’ll just have to wait and see how this “End Game” plays out.

Chyna Blackmon
The Charlotte Observer
Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription
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