Taylor Swift is set to continue her highly successful Eras Tour this weekend with three consecutive shows at an NFL stadium, but not everyone is thrilled about it. The pop icon will be performing at the Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, from Friday through Sunday, marking yet another stop in her record-breaking tour.
In a bid to welcome Swift and show their support, the Superdome’s grounds crew created an elaborate display — a massive friendship bracelet stretching across the stadium. The gesture, clearly inspired by a Swift fan tradition, was revealed on Thursday morning when the official Saints X (formerly Twitter) account posted a picture of the setup with the caption, “A welcome for Taylor.”
While the decoration was intended to celebrate Swift’s arrival, many Saints fans have expressed frustration, and the timing of the tribute seems to have struck a nerve. The Saints are in the midst of a rough season, currently sitting at 2-5 and on a five-game losing streak. With the team’s struggles on the field, some fans feel the franchise should be focused on football, not a pop concert.
“We’re not even a month removed from the Week 5 loss to the Chiefs… This is horrible,” one fan tweeted in response to the post.
Another fan voiced their disbelief, saying, “You gotta be joking.”
One particularly frustrated fan criticized the Saints organization more directly: “I’m actually dumbfounded that the Saints would post some [expletive] like this! You can’t win a game, your head coach for the past couple years CAN’T WIN! Yet we have enough time and money to hang this up??? How embarrassing.”
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The discontent among Saints supporters has even led to calls for the banner and other decorations related to Swift’s visit to be taken down before her concerts begin. While these demands have gained some attention online, it’s clear that the Superdome’s management has no plans to remove the setup.
They’re eager to make Swift feel welcomed during her stop in New Orleans, and the pop star’s massive influence has undoubtedly driven ticket sales and brought significant attention to the stadium.
As much as Saints fans may be frustrated, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is a cultural phenomenon that has left a lasting impact across every city she visits. Her three-night stint in New Orleans is expected to draw massive crowds and contribute to the local economy.
Meanwhile, the Saints will be looking to turn their season around. With the team’s playoff hopes dimming, they will try to break their losing streak this Sunday in a crucial matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
As for Swift, she’s gearing up for her performances at the Caesars Superdome, where fans from all over will gather to see her light up the stage on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Despite the frustrations of some Saints supporters, the stadium will likely be filled with a sea of Swifties, friendship bracelets, and excitement for the next leg of the Eras Tour.
