Before the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Travis Kelce was asked whether he would attend alongside his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Fans who missed the interview criticized the footballer harshly for skipping the prestigious event.
At the Grammy Awards this past weekend, one notable person was missing by Taylor Swiftâs sideâher boyfriend, football player Travis Kelce. According to sources, the athlete chose to remain focused on his team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Taylor Swift at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Kelce Misses Swiftâs Grammy Appearance
The football players are currently preparing for Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game is scheduled for February 10, 2025, in New Orleans.
Taylor Swift posing for the media at the Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
The 35-year-old tight end missed the February 2 awards ceremony because he and his team were set to arrive in New Orleans before his girlfriend appeared on the red carpet in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift posing for the media at Crypto.com Arena at the Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
Kelce and his team landed at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 4 p.m. on February 2 as they prepared for their game at Caesars Superdome.
Taylor Swift posing at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show in January 2024, Kelce addressed whether he would attend the Grammys.
Taylor Swift posing at the Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
He admitted heâd love to support his girlfriend and see her win awards at the event, but added, âI think Iâve got practice on Sunday.â
Taylor Swift at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
The athlete, who also missed the previous yearâs Grammys, wasnât sure whether the team would travel on Saturday or Sunday.
Taylor Swift posing for cameras at the Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
However, he knew that one of those days would include practice in preparation for the big game.
Taylor Swift speaking onstage at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
Pat McAfee joked that tabloids would claim Kelce was a no-show at the Grammys because he was more focused on winning the Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift speaking onstage at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
The footballerâs songstress girlfriend was nominated in six categories, including record, song, and album of the year.
Margaret Qualley and Taylor Swift at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards | Source: Getty Images
Some fans were not pleased Kelceâs absence at the awards ceremony.
Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri | Source: Getty Images
Swift and Kelce shared several public displays of affection at Missouriâs Arrowhead Stadium. While celebrating the teamâs playoff win, a lip reader revealed what the âFearlessâ singer reportedly said to the athlete after his team secured a spot in this yearâs Super Bowl.