The NFL has reportedly amassed almost $1 billion worth of publicity thanks to Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce.
Since beginning their relationship in 2023, the couple has been spotlighted in news outlets and social media, especially when Swift turns up to support her beau at his games.
Now, reports have claimed that all of the attention caused by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has been quite profitable for the NFL, which has sold more merchandise and tickets.
The Popstar’s Romance With Travis Kelce Has Boosted NFL Profits
Despite Swift and Travis Kelce being together for nearly two years, the fascination and attention surrounding their relationship have stayed as strong as ever.
Apparently, this high-profile romance has not only kept the couple in the spotlight but has also proven to be a massive win for the NFL, where Kelce shines as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
According to reports, from September 23, 2023, to January 28, 2024, Swift’s relationship with the football star generated an impressive $366,753,290 in total equivalent brand value for the NFL.
The timeline was noted to be the date of that year’s AFC Championship game, which Swift was often seen attending Kelce’s games.
In the year since the “Swift effect” has only further boosted earnings for the league. It added an estimated $634,304,163 in equivalent brand value from the day after the 2024 AFC Championship through January 27, 2025, the day after the following year’s AFC Championship.
The League Has Earned Nearly $1 Billion In Brand Value
Combined, the NFL has reaped nearly $1 billion in brand value, reportedly driven by increased merchandise sales and ticket purchases.
Beyond an increase in profits, they have enjoyed more viewership, especially across the female demographic that they had been trying to appeal to for years.
“Appealing to women and youth audiences has been a concerted, strategic focus for many years, and we saw a lot of momentum already happening, with growing fandom, perception, and engagement among these demographics,” said NFL executive Ian Trombetta in a statement, per Market Watch.
“That further accelerated last season with Taylor, especially in social media consumption among 13- [to] 24-year-old women.”
This increased interest has also translated to a rise in the league’s social media following, with female fans accounting for nearly half of its new followers on TikTok in 2024.
Taylor Swift Is ‘Proud’ Of Travis Kelce Despite Super Bowl Loss
Earlier in the month, Swift was seen attending the Super Bowl once again to support Kelce, whose team faced the Philadelphia Eagles.
The game started out with the singer being booed by some of the opposing fans, which led to her reacting with shock.
However, if the booing scenario was hurtful, more disappointment soon came after the Chiefs lost 40 – 22 to the Eagles.
In the wake of the loss, Swift has been “comforting” Kelce, as she “knows how hard” he “worked all season” to get to that moment where he could bag a historic three-peat, per Page Six.
Despite the disappointment, it has not in any way changed her feelings about him as a top player.
“Taylor knows Travis took this loss very hard, but she couldn’t be more proud of him regardless of the outcome,” an insider shared.
The Couple Is Spending Time Together After Super Bowl Loss
As for the couple’s current activities, a source close to them had earlier shared that they had plans to enjoy some “downtime” together now that they are no longer occupied by their careers.
An insider shared about the duo, “They knew that Taylor’s Eras Tour would be wrapping in December and football season would be coming to an end now so they had planned for this time to focus on some alone time to just be together.”
According to the insider, the lovebirds intend to get away from all the “distractions,” given the heavy spotlight on their relationship all through much of last year.
During this period, the couple will also spend time “relaxing” and talking “about their future.”
Travis Kelce Is Thinking About Life After The NFL
As speculation grows about his future in the NFL, Kelce remains uncertain but hopeful.
“I love doing this. I love coming into work every day. I feel like I’ve still got a lot of good football left in me. We’ll see what happens,” he said during Super Bowl Opening Night, per the New York Post.
Though he is preparing for life beyond the NFL, he emphasized his commitment to the game.
“I know I’ve been setting myself up for other opportunities in my life. That’s always been the goal, knowing that football only lasts so long,” Kelce continued.
He added, “You’ve got to find a way to get into another career and another profession. I’ve been doing that in my offseasons. But for the most part, I plan on being a Kansas City Chief and playing football.”
