ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Defends Taylor Swift's NFL Game Attendance

Swift's presence at boyfriend Travis Kelce's games is not a distraction, argues Smith, as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praises their relationship.

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has defended pop star Taylor Swift against criticisms that her presence at NFL games is a distraction for her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Smith argued that Swift's attendance at the games, which are frequently broadcasted, is not her fault and that she did not use the games to promote her record-breaking Eras Tour.
Swift has attended nine of Kelce's games since they went public with their relationship in September 2023.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has praised Swift and Kelce's relationship, stating that it has connected more fans of both Swift and the NFL.
Swift herself has addressed the attention she receives at Chiefs games, stating that she is there to support Kelce and has no control over how often she is shown on broadcast.