Taylor Swift NFL’s Newest Superfan and the Rise of Celebrity Fan Culture

In just a year since Taylor Swift started attending football games regularly, the superstar singer has experienced the ultimate highs of being an NFL fan. Her newfound connection with the Kansas City Chiefs, thanks to her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce, has turned her into one of the league’s most famous supporters.

With the Chiefs back in the Super Bowl for the third consecutive year, Swift is expected to be front and center cheering on Kelce, further solidifying her status as an iconic NFL fan.

Swift’s influence has transcended music, as many of her dedicated “Swifties,” who had no previous interest in football, have now tuned into games. Kelce’s jersey sales have skyrocketed, game viewership has increased, and posts of the couple are flooding social media. Taylor Swift may just be the most influential celebrity fan the NFL has ever had.

But Taylor Swift is far from the first A-list celebrity to make their mark as a passionate NFL supporter. Throughout the years, the cameras have captured many other famous faces attending games, with the likes of rapper Eminem at Detroit Lions playoff games, actor Paul Rudd at Chiefs games, and Jon Bon Jovi at New England Patriots games with owner Robert Kraft.

Here’s a look at some of the most notable celebrity fans of each NFL team:

Arizona Cardinals

• Blake Shelton (Singer)
• Jordin Sparks (Singer)

Atlanta Falcons

• Samuel L. Jackson (Actor)
• Usher (Singer)
• Former President Jimmy Carter

Baltimore Ravens

• Michael Phelps (Olympian)
• Stavros Halkias (Comedian)
• Carmelo Anthony (NBA Player)

Buffalo Bills

• Abby Wambach (Soccer Star)
• Christine Baranski (Actress)
• Chad Michael Murray (Actor)

Carolina Panthers

• Stephen Curry (NBA Player)
• Luke Combs (Singer)
• Brooklyn Decker (Model/Actress)

Chicago Bears

• Barack Obama (President)
• Jake Johnson (Actor)
• Bill Murray (Actor)
• Ashton Kutcher (Actor)

Cincinnati Bengals

• George Clooney (Actor)
• Nick Lachey (Singer)
• Carmen Electra (Model/Actress)

Cleveland Browns

• Condoleezza Rice (Former Secretary of State)
• Drew Carey (Comedian)
• Machine Gun Kelly (Singer/Rapper)
• Steve Harvey (Comedian)

Dallas Cowboys

• LeBron James (NBA Legend)
• Selena Gomez (Actress/Singer)
• Denzel Washington (Actor)
• Jay-Z (Rapper/Businessman)

Denver Broncos

• Lindsey Vonn (Olympian)
• Holly Holm (UFC Fighter)
• Jessica Biel (Actress)
• Kate Hudson (Actress)

Detroit Lions

• Eminem (Rapper)
• Tim Robinson (Actor)
• Taylor Lautner (Actor)

Green Bay Packers

• Simone Biles (Olympian)
• Lil Wayne (Rapper)
• Harry Styles (Singer)
• Jodie Foster (Actress)

Houston Texans

• Dennis Quaid (Actor)
• George Foreman (Heavyweight Champion)
• Booker T (WWE Hall of Famer)

Indianapolis Colts

• Rob Lowe (Actor)
• David Letterman (Comedian)

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Bill Murray (Actor)
• Lil Duval (Actor/Comedian)

Kansas City Chiefs

• Taylor Swift (Singer)
• Paul Rudd (Actor)
• Eric Stonestreet (Actor)
• Melissa Etheridge (Singer)

Las Vegas Raiders

• Ice Cube (Rapper)
• 50 Cent (Rapper)
• MC Hammer (Rapper)
• Axl Rose (Singer)

Los Angeles Chargers

• Phil Mickelson (Golfer)
• Arnold Schwarzenegger (Former Governor/Actor)
• Mario Lopez (Actor)

Los Angeles Rams

• Ty Burrell (Actor)
• Jessica Alba (Actress)
• Kendrick Lamar (Rapper)
• Magic Johnson (NBA Legend)

Miami Dolphins

• Warren Buffet (Businessman)
• Johnny Depp (Actor)
• Daniel Tosh (Comedian)

Minnesota Vikings

• Brad Pitt (Actor)
• Nick Swardson (Comedian)
• Josh Duhamel (Actor)

New England Patriots

• Mark Wahlburg (Actor)
• Jon Bon Jovi (Singer)
• Chris Evans (Actor)
• John Krasinski (Actor)

New Orleans Saints

• Harry Connick Jr. (Singer)
• Jimmy Buffett (Singer)
• Emeril Lagasse (Chef)

New York Giants

• Tracy Morgan (Actor)
• Lady Gaga (Singer)
• Spike Lee (Director)
• Jonas Brothers (Boy Band)

New York Jets

• Adam Sandler (Actor)
• Larry David (Writer)
• Ray Romano (Comedian)
• Kevin James (Actor)

Philadelphia Eagles

• Kobe Bryant (NBA Legend)
• Bradley Cooper (Actor)
• Will Smith (Actor)
• Taylor Swift (Before Travis Kelce)

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Snoop Dogg (Rapper)
• Seth Meyers (Comedian)
• Arnold Palmer (Golf Legend)

San Francisco 49ers

• E-40 (Rapper)
• Saweetie (Rapper)
• Luis Fonsi (Singer)

Seattle Seahawks

• Rainn Wilson (Actor)
• Ariana Grande (Singer)
• Bill Gates (Businessman)
• Dave Matthews (Singer)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Nick Carter (Singer)
• Hulk Hogan (WWE Hall of Famer)
• Brittany Snow (Actress)

Tennessee Titans

• Tim McGraw (Singer)
• Faith Hill (Singer)
• Klay Thompson (NBA Star)
• Britney Spears (Singer)

Washington Commanders

• Matthew McConaughey (Actor)
• Taraji P. Henson (Actress)
• Kevin Durant (NBA Player)