I never thought I’d care about the Taylor Swift Super Bowl 2025 buzz—until this year, when something unexpected pulled me in.
The Super Bowl 2025 felt like a new experience for me. For the first time ever, I not only planned to watch the game and cheer my heart out, I bought my first “jersey.” A thin white, knock-off T-shirt that says “Go Taylor’s Boyfriend” on the front and the number “87” on the back.
The number has special significance to me because I was born in 1987. It feels like all the signs are pointing me here, cheering for a team I’ve been following for almost two seasons now.
How Taylor Swift Got Me Into Football (Kind Of)
And yes, I started following football because Mother started dating number 87 and showing up to games.
Now, I’m not usually quick to jump on the bandwagon of fads, even when Taylor Swift is involved. I had no intention of watching the big game last year or caring about who won—although I did enjoy any cutaways they did to Taylor.
But by the end of the game, something started to shift. And then, the Chiefs won, and Taylor wrapped her arms around the man on the field. I felt proud—like a proud parent—or maybe more like an old friend who just feels so proud and happy for the girl on the screen.
Still, I felt like I missed out—watching through cutaways and then catching all the videos and commentary later. I missed the build-up to the big game.
Learning the Game, One Question at a Time
While I followed TS closely, knew every game she attended, and marveled at her outfits, I wasn’t in my living room watching the games in real time.
It’s like a community I could have access to, but I didn’t want to walk into the building. Football didn’t feel like it was for me.
I wanted to feel excited for the big game for the sake of the game. But to be honest, the food and commercials get old. I can eat great food with friends any time.
As for the commercials, networks would replay all the best ones. Although it’s still fun to watch them in real time. Why? Because that’s what I was interested in.
I had no vested interest in football. As much as I wanted to be interested in the game and understand it, I found no reason to care. And this concept fascinates me.
Finding My Own Team
Because along comes TS, who starts dating a player on a team, and my interest starts growing. Not right away. In fact, this season I missed more games than I watched.
The difference, though, is my effort. I had never followed football or cared to.
There’s a lot to learn—a lot of game days to decipher—to ensure I’m watching the game I want.
Mr. Sexy, Penalties, and Too Many Questions
I like having people to cheer for. And that’s what TS gave me by showing up to her boyfriend’s games.
Then my interest gave way for Mr. Sexy to enjoy sharing his knowledge —mainly me, with all my questions.
For instance, any time a flag gets thrown, I immediately turn to Mr. Sexy to explain. I still ask most of the same questions even after this season!
I suspect I will get it all figured out in the next few years as I continue to follow the sport. Or rather, the players.
It’s Always About the Stories
That’s what does it for me. The people, the players, their personal stories—those are what make sports most interesting to me.
It’s why I love movies like Remember the Titans and The Blind Side. Those movies often inspire me to dive into the sport in real time.
But in real time, I feel so disconnected from sports if I don’t have any people to root for. Worse—I don’t have a team.
So what’s the point?
Taylor Swift Super Bowl 2025 and a Team That Feels Like Home
Taylor Swift Super Bowl 2025 coverage may have pulled me in, but Taylor and Travis gave me a place to root for—a team that’s starting to feel a little bit like home.
Or my team.
I now know more about the game of football—including the penalties—more than ever.
I am truly part of the stats of women who now watch the sport and contribute with my time and money.
So, What Happens Next Season?
Now, at this point, I’m not sure what happens if Kelce decides to hang up his jersey.
Would Taylor still attend games? Probably not. Why would she after facing such poor treatment and misogyny—including from our really distorted so-called “president”?
I just want to applaud the heck out of her for showing up for her man in the face of so much hatred.
I can’t even imagine.
But then again, being hated isn’t a new feeling for Taylor.
Even so, I can’t imagine that’s a good feeling.
Maybe Next Season…
I do feel disappointed—not only at how the Chiefs lost— but that it’s over. Because I’m excited to see what happens next season.
And hopefully, I will have someone to root for.
So, maybe next season, I’ll be tuning in—not just for Taylor, not just for Travis—but for the game, the players, and the stories that pulled me in.
And if Taylor Swift Super Bowl 2025 coverage was what brought me here, then I guess I owe the hype some credit.
