Brief
Taylor Swift skips Chiefs‑Dolphins game to attend MTV VMAs
The pop star’s absence from the Hard Rock Stadium match comes as she prepares for a busy evening in L.A.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Taylor Swift was not seen at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, where the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Miami Dolphins on 27 September 2026, according to Elle. The singer, who has been a frequent supporter of Chiefs tight‑end Travis Kelce, had attended the team’s first two home games of the season but has rarely been present at away fixtures, citing security concerns.
Swift’s absence is linked to her schedule in Los Angeles that evening, where she is nominated for 11 awards at the MTV Video Music Awards and will be honoured with the inaugural Artist Director Honors award. The pop star’s busy tour commitments and the logistics of travelling to Miami from L.A. were cited as reasons for missing the game.
She has previously expressed her growing interest in football since dating Kelce, saying in an August 2025 interview on his New Heights podcast that she had “fallen in love with it” and had become “obsessed” with the sport. Kelce himself noted in a September 18 episode that Swift now “knows everything” about football, having identified plays such as defensive holds and encroachment during games.
While Swift’s presence at the Chiefs’ home games has been a talking point, her decision to skip the Dolphins match aligns with her pattern of attending only home games and balancing her touring schedule.
Key facts
- Taylor Swift was absent from the Chiefs‑Dolphins game at Hard Rock Stadium on 27 September 2026 (elle.com)
- She is scheduled to attend the MTV VMAs in Los Angeles the same evening (elle.com)
- Swift has 11 nominations at the MTV VMAs and will receive the Artist Director Honors award (elle.com)
- She has rarely attended Chiefs away games due to security risks (elle.com)
- Swift has expressed growing interest in football since dating Travis Kelce (elle.com)
Background
The Chiefs‑Dolphins game was the first away match for the Chiefs in the 2026 season, following their 2‑0 start and a record‑breaking performance by Kelce earlier in the week. Swift’s attendance at Chiefs home games has been noted in prior coverage, including her celebration of Kelce’s touchdown in September 2026.
Why it matters
The absence of a high‑profile fan like Swift highlights the intersection of pop culture and sports and may influence fan engagement at the event.
What happens next
Swift will attend the MTV VMAs later that evening in Los Angeles.
Sources
- [1] elle.com — originally reported as “Why Taylor Swift Is Missing Travis Kelce’s Chiefs-Dolphins Game in Miami”
