A Pittsburgh Steelers fan wearing a T-shirt disparaging pop superstar Taylor Swift was reportedly thrown out of a local bar following the team’s Christmas Day defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. The incident highlights the continuing tension between Swift’s supporters and NFL fans—particularly those feeling bitter after a crushing loss.
Chiefs Dominate on Christmas
The Chiefs visited Acrisure Stadium on December 25 and secured a 29–10 victory over the Steelers, improving to an impressive 15–1 on the season. This win maintained Kansas City’s near-flawless record and extended Pittsburgh’s losing streak to three games, triggering plenty of frustration among the home crowd.
Anti-Taylor Shirts Spark Controversy
Though Swift was not in attendance—she typically only shows up for Chiefs home games—some Steelers supporters decided to direct their frustrations at her anyway. Several fans were spotted wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the words “Taylor Swift Sucks,” taking aim at the high-profile girlfriend of Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. However, one supporter’s attempt to revel in the post-game atmosphere backfired.
Reports on social media indicate that, after the game, one fan donning the anti-Swift shirt visited Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar, located close to the stadium. The individual was allegedly “drunk and combative,” prompting staff to eject them from the premises.
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Kelce’s Record-Breaking Day
On the field, it was a historic afternoon for Kelce. The star tight end recorded his 77th career receiving touchdown, surpassing Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez for the franchise record. Kelce’s milestone touchdown helped lock up the AFC’s No. 1 seed for Kansas City, guaranteeing home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
Kelce continued to add to his impressive résumé by surpassing 1,000 career receptions on the day—although he still trails both Gonzalez (1,325 receptions) and former Dallas Cowboys standout Jason Witten (1,228) on the NFL’s all-time tight end receptions list.
Swift’s Subtle Support
Despite her absence from the Steelers showdown, Swift still found a way to acknowledge her boyfriend’s success. She “liked” social media posts from the official Chiefs account and from New Heights—the podcast Kelce co-hosts with his brother and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce—congratulating Travis on his record-breaking performance.
Looking Ahead for Swift and Kelce
With Kansas City wrapping up its regular season on the road in Denver, and the top seed in the AFC already secured, Kelce may see limited playing time. That reduces the likelihood of Swift attending another away game anytime soon.
As the conference’s No. 1 seed, the Chiefs will enjoy a bye in the Wild Card round, placing the next possible home game around January 18 or 19. Fans of both Kelce and Swift will be eagerly awaiting her potential in-person support—though this time, hopefully, without any offensive T-shirts in the crowd.
