CHICAGO (WLS) — Puppy Bowl, the original and longest-running call-to-adoption television event, returns for a 20th year on Sunday, February 11.
The three-hour television matchup will be the biggest yet, featuring 131 puppies, 73 shelters and rescues across 36 states and territories – including two Chicago-area puppies, Arthur and Goose, aka Guy Fureri.
Goose was adopted by his foster mom’s daughter and Arthur has a big family and loves to be the center of attention.
A local watch party of the Puppy Bowl will begin at noon at Park & Field: 3509 W Fullerton Ave Chicago, IL 60647. Admission is $20 for humans and $10 for pets. You can purchase tickets online at onetail.org.
For the first time ever, puppies are taking over the show’s production by operating the cameras and lighting, directing from the control room, stage managing on the studio floor and even coaching Team Ruff and Team Fluff. Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner returns for his 13th year and for the first time, will have a puppy assistant coach, Whistle, who helps him call the plays and fumbles.
Puppy Bowl XX begins with the annual pre-game show at 12 p.m. on Animal Planet, going behind-the-scenes on the Puppy Bowl draft with exclusive interviews with coaches and players. Puppy Bowl fans will also learn more about each player’s breed mix and other unique traits from the Wisdom PanelTM pet DNA test that could help determine who will have a furry leg-up on the field.
Keep checking PuppyBowl.com for more information on the participating pups, the full photo gallery, and to vote on which pup you want to win the Pupularity Playoffs. Enjoy the spirit of Puppy Bowl at home with the official Puppy Bowl XX Collection, a curated assortment of apparel and accessories for you and your dog, available at PuppyBowl.com/shop.
“The attention’s there because the audience wants to see it. If people didn’t want to see it, they wouldn’t be showing it, I know that,” Jason, 36, joked during an interview with Cincinnati’s ABC affiliate WCPO 9 on Friday, February 2. “She’s a world star and the quintessential artist right now in the world.”
Jason continued, “[She’s] immensely talented, an unbelievable role model for young women across the globe, so I think that the NFL would probably be foolish not to show her and show her be a role model for all the young girls out there.”
Swift, 34, has been dating Jason’s younger brother, Travis, since summer 2023. Swift and Travis, also 34, took their romance public the following September when she went to her first football game.
Getty Images (3) Many professional athletes do not agree with the “dads, Brads and Chads” hating on Taylor Swift’s attendance at NFL games. Swift has been a fixture at boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs games since September 2023, with the NFL occasionally showing her on the Jumbotron and on the broadcast when Kelce has […]
During the NFL broadcasts, Swift has occasionally been shown on camera celebrating Travis’ touchdown and big plays. The coverage outraged several diehard football fans, claiming Swift is prioritized onscreen over the actual game. Swift hasn’t let the criticism overshadow her game day attendance.
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“I don’t know how they know what suite I’m in. There’s a camera, like, a half-mile away, and you don’t know where it is, and you have no idea when the camera is putting you in the broadcast, so I don’t know if I’m being shown 17 times or once,” she told TIME in a December 2023 profile. “I’m just there to support Travis. I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads and Chads.”
Swift has attended 12 of Travis’ NFL games during the regular season and the playoffs, several of which she’s joined his family in a private suite. Swift met Jason and his wife, Kylie Kelce, at the January divisional playoffs against the Buffalo Bills.
“Everybody knows how close Travis is with his family. So it really means everything to him how seamlessly Taylor blends in with all of them,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly of Swift watching the game alongside Jason and the brothers’ parents, Donna and Ed Kelce. “She is really is super down to earth and gets along with everybody.”
If Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are indeed endgame, she’s seemingly already won over her in-laws. The Grammy winner and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end began dating during summer 2023. That September, Swift started attending Chiefs games, sitting with the athlete’s mother, Donna Kelce, for the first time on October 1, 2024. That same […]
The insider added, “His family is all about just hanging out, joking, and having a great time. It’s almost like she’s known his family forever, and he loves that about her.”
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Swift reunited with the Kelces at the NFC Championship on January 28, where she was spotted hugging Kylie, 31, after the Chiefs won the game. Swift later joined Ed and Donna on the field to greet Travis and celebrate his team’s victory. (Travis notably called her “sweetie” and they shared a postgame kiss in front of cameras.)
The Chiefs will compete in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 11, and it is rumored that Swift will attend despite playing a concert in Tokyo, Japan, the night before. The Japanese embassy confirmed on Friday that there is plenty of time for Swift to make kickoff with the time difference.
On Real Time, Bill Maher took apart the insanity of Fox News and the right’s Taylor Swift Super Bowl conspiracy.
Maher said:
They have a conspiracy theory now: that this whole game, the whole thing, is rigged. That the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce was engineered by the Pentagon to be a psycho-op operation. Psycho-op is exactly what it is- a psycho-op operation. And the NFL is in on it. The whole season is rigged so that they could be in the Super Bowl.
And then at the Super Bowl, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at halftime will endorse Biden. So, all I have to say about this is, abort! They’re on to us!
Really? That’s what it is? That this whole romance was engineered to throw an election?
Or maybe just the popular girl is dating the football player. You know, and look, I think Taylor Swift is great, all respect for what she’s achieved, but this is so high school, is it not?
Just, my boyfriend’s a football player and I wear his jacket with his number to the game and he’s gonna be prom king and we’re gonna make fetch happen again. But it has driven them. It has driven the right wing. Fox News, they have it outdone themselves. Fox News. These guys amaze me. Everything with them is always a plot.
So, it’s always a, it’s always a conspiracy, yeah, except the time people actually stormed the Capitol on the very day they were certifying the votes, that was just spontaneous fun.
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The conspiracy is bonkers, but maybe when you support a party that is being led by a guy in cognitive decline who punishes anything that he views as less than absolute worship, and you live in a closed-off bubble from facts and reality, things can get a little weird.
There have always been Super Bowl conspiracies mostly surrounding the idea that the game is rigged, but the idea that the Super Bowl itself is a conspiracy to get Joe Biden reelected takes things to a whole new level.
The right has lost its mind, and they are trying to elect one of their own as president.
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The world’s most famous Kansas City Chiefs fan will make it to see beau Travis Kelce play in Super Bowl LVIII, even though she is performing in Tokyo the night before, Japan’s U.S. embassy said Friday.
Angsty fans have been speculating for days over how pop music icon Taylor Swift could do it all next weekend: perform a concert as part of her record-smashing Eras Tour in Tokyo, and a day later support star tight end Kelce as the Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas.
But the Japanese embassy in Washington moved decisively to reassure the public, while revealing its staff are also fans who are not above punning on Swift songs in public statements.
“Despite the 12-hour flight and 17-hour time difference, the Embassy can confidently Speak Now to say that if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins,” a post on the embassy’s social media account read.
“We know that many people in Japan are excited to experience Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, so we wanted to confirm that anyone concerned can be Fearless in knowing that this talented performer can wow Japanese audiences and still make it to Las Vegas to support the Chiefs when they take the field for the Super Bowl wearing Red.”
The post was met with both excitement and bemusement by social media users.
“Somewhere in Japan’s U.S. embassy, there’s a Swiftie working in comms who had the best day at the office they’ve ever had,” commented one.
Taylor Swift walks off the field after the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium on Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The singer has concerts scheduled in Tokyo on Feb. 7, 8, 9 and 10. Her concert at the Tokyo Dome on Feb. 10 is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time, which is 1 a.m. Vegas time. Shows on her Eras Tour tend to last about four hours. Assuming she departed Japan immediately after her show, she could arrive back in the U.S. on the night of Saturday, Feb. 10, with plenty of time before the game the following afternoon for its scheduled kickoff of 3:30 p.m. local time.
Swift has smashed industry records this year with her tour that is estimated to bring in almost $2 billion, along with a film of the musical cavalcade. On Sunday she could break the record for most Album of the Year wins at the Grammys.
Amid her blossoming romance with Kelce, she has also attended a string of NFL games, drawing in a new wave of NFL fans as her hundreds of millions of social media followers trace her every move.
Fascination peaked this weekend when the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens to book their berth in the Super Bowl and, in the midst of celebrations, Swift descended onto the field to embrace Kelce, fresh from playing one of the best games of his life.
As you’ve probably heard by now, right-wing heads have been collectively exploding since the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens to secure their place in the Super Bowl, which is apparently proof positive that:
The Super Bowl is rigged
…as part of a Pentagon plot to reelect Joe Biden
…the groundwork for which was laid four years ago
…when Taylor Swift was recruited for a government “psyop” project
…which involved her starting a relationship with Travis Kelce to boost both their profiles
…in anticipation of her announcing, after the Chiefs “win” the Super Bowl
…that she’s endorsing Biden for president
Obviously, if your brain hasn’t been completely scrambled, all of the above sounds certifiably insane. One person who agrees that these conspiracy theories are more than a little nuts? GOP hopeful Nikki Haley.
Appearing on CNN on Thursday, the former South Carolina governor told Jake Tapper: “I don’t know what the obsession is. Taylor Swift is allowed to have a boyfriend. Taylor Swift is a good artist. I’ve taken my daughter to Taylor Swift concerts before. To have a conspiracy theory of all of this is bizarre. Nobody knows who she’s gonna endorse, but I can’t believe that’s overtaken our national politics.… The last thing I really think we need to be worried about is who Taylor Swift is dating and what conspiracy theory is gonna have her endorsing a person for president.”
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MAGA Nation does not appear to have issued an official response to Haley’s comments, but presumably it will be something along the lines of: “This just proves Nikki Haley is in on the whole thing.”
Founded by award-winning chef Chad Houser in 2015, Dallas’ Cafe Momentum is highly acclaimed in part for its fine dining, but more importantly for its nonprofit element. The downtown restaurant offers a unique paid internship program for at-risk youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice system.
Through culinary and life-skills training, case management, mental health assistance and educational and employment opportunities, Cafe Momentum’s objective is to empower interns and improve the quality and trajectory of their lives.
At Café Momentum, they’re given a platform to gain confidence and leadership skills, and both the front and back of the house are led almost exclusively by the interns. Each year the restaurant and program reaches between 60 and 80 young people.
For the fourth year, through the Stand Together Foundation, Cafe Momentum is taking its interns to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
The opportunity to be at such a large-scale event is life-changing and, most importantly, allows the interns to share the story of a program that has shown promising results. Cafe Momentum has been expanding to new cities recently and has hopes to grow more.
“They [the interns] gain an incredible sense of accomplishment and confidence by sharing these stories with people who can help create change not just for our ambassadors and interns, but for all young people that have experienced juvenile justice involvement,” Houser says.
Dhani Jones, a former NFL athlete, entrepreneur and Stand Together ambassador, agrees.
“Being at the Super Bowl is an opportunity to showcase how Café Momentum and Stand Together are shifting the narrative around the juvenile justice system,” Jones says. “Their success underscores the need for every community to reimagine the justice system in a way that allows our youth to be empowered.” Many athletes have faced and overcome adversity and have gone on to become advocates for mental health. With such a large audience consuming sports media, athletes have gained considerable influence, and for many, they are seen as powerful role models. Their careers have provided them with an extensive social reach that allows them to positively affect the lives of others and bring about meaningful change.
Momentum ambassador Kenzo Sohoue is a former intern who experienced that change.
“The organization has influenced my life by giving me an opportunity, while I was still incarcerated, to be a part of the 2019 pop-up dinner during the NFL Super Bowl,” Sohoue says. “But more importantly, get a taste of freedom and showing me that I was much better than my current circumstance.”
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, and Thursday, Feb. 8, Café Momentum will host a pop-up lunch at Super Bowl LVIII’s Radio Row to allow members of the media to experience the impact of both organizations.
Lunch will take place at Radio Row, Mandalay Bay Convention Resort, Level 1, Bayside B. Café Momentum’s booth is catty-corner from Fan Duel and Sirius XM. Lunch will be available for pick-up and served by ambassadors between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both Feb. 7 and Feb. 8. Attendees can follow this link to pre-order boxed-style lunches. Please place your order by Jan. 31 to guarantee availability.
Available for interviews on-site will be:
Chad Houser, Renowned Chef, Founder, CEO of Café Momentum and Momentum Advisory Collective
Shaun Alexander, NFL Legend, Stand Together ambassador, Award-Winning Author, Players Coalition Member
Dhani Jones, Former NFL Linebacker, Entrepreneur, and Stand Together ambassador
This event is reserved for media members and credentialed NFL Media Center and Radio Row attendees. RSVP and request information or interviews by contacting Ashleigh Wayland at [email protected].
If you or someone you know could benefit from Cafe Momentum’s program, internship applications can be submitted here.
Spending on football has been swift since a certain pop star started rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, who will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in the 58th Super Bowl this year.
Ever since Taylor Swift began dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and regularly appearing at his games, her legion of fans have also, quite suddenly, become NFL viewers. Many are invested enough in the sport, and Kelce’s team, that they have snapped up game tickets, jerseys, memorabilia and streaming subscriptions, as well as hosting watch parties, according to LendingTree.
Overall, 16% of U.S. consumers said Swift had influenced them to spend money on football, the online lending marketplace found in a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers. Three-quarters of Americans say they plan to watch the Super Bowl this year, with those watching planning to spend $116 on average, according to the survey.
More specifically, 24% Gen-Zers and 20% of millennials say they’re more interested in football this year because of Swift’s relationship with Kelce. That is helping to counter what market research suggests has been declining interest in the NFL and other professional sports among younger viewers in recent years.
“There are an awful lot of people out there who are more likely to watch the Super Bowl now because the Chiefs are in it and Taylor Swift may be there,” LendingTree analyst Matt Schulz told CBS MoneyWatch
Swift effect
When the Chiefs faced off against the Miami Dolphins in a playoff game earlier this month, the game was broadcast exclusively NBC Universal-owned streaming service Peacock, which costs $6 a month. While not exclusively driven by Swift fans, Peacock acquired nearly 3 million new subscribers the weekend of the game, according to analytics service Antenna.
Nearly 40% of Gen-Zers say they’ve spent money on football thanks to her, while six-figure earners were the most likely to say that Swift had piqued their interest in football. LendingTree found.
“The fact she’s having this much of an influence is remarkable, but people shouldn’t be surprised because we have seen it in practically everything she’s touched,” Schulz said.
Indeed, the signer’s record-setting “Eras Tour” concert series has boosted local economies across the U.S. — a phenomenon some have dubbed the “Swift effect.” The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in July announced that her tour led to a noticeable uptick in travel and tourism to the region. And Cincinnati hotels grossed $2.6 million the weekend she performed there, according to the the local CBS affiliate.
Hoping to cash in on the hubbub around Swift’s connection to this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas, sports gambling services are offering a range of non-football related “proposition” bets focused on her and Kelce. Bettors can place wagers on everything from the couple appearing together in a commercial to the likelihood of them announcing their first pregnancy at the game.
“We definitely expect to see a significant uptick in the prop bets because of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. We think some of these are going to get a fair amount of action,” BetUS spokesperson Tim Williams told CBS MoneyWatch this week. “She’s peppered throughout all of the different props.”
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Not many people know I’m a newly minted, low-key Taylor Swift fan. What people do know is that I’m not a huge fan of football (first down, who??). So the only way anyone could ever get me to pretend to watch the big game is if it’s at a Taylor Swift Super Bowl party. If you’re in the same or similar boat, then you’re probably wondering how to throw one and which decorations, merch, and food to order online. Fellow Swifties, I’ve got you covered.
What makes a good Taylor Swift Super Bowl party? First and foremost, decorations. Pink, sparkly streamers and balloons simply won’t cut it. Head straight to Etsy for creative and cute Taylor Swift-themed decorations. I’m talking prints, banners, cupcake toppers, and more in the Chiefs’ red, white, and gold colorway.
Etsy is also great for what’s second on the priority list: merch. Sure, you could just reuse your Eras Tour outfit, but wouldn’t your OOTD be so much better if it was a Taylor and Chiefs mashup? Retailers like Etsy and Amazon offer the most adorable and clever sweatshirts, shirts, and friendship bracelets.
Last up, food. A Super Bowl party is nothing without mouthwatering appetizers, snacks, and sweets, which is why we’ve included a bunch of food ideas, courtesy of the super fans on Reddit.
Once you have Taylor Swift Super Bowl party decorations, merch, and food covered, it’s time to shuffle your best TSwift playlist in the background and watch the Super Bowl (or at least the halftime show and commercials).
If I was to throw a Taylor Swift Super Bowl party, I’d start with wall decorations. Luckily, Ash of PoshFete on Etsy created a red, white, and gold set that includes a two-line “Football Era” banner, a single-line banner with football symbols, and four cupcake toppers.
Pigetale.
Photo opps are a must at any Super Bowl party, especially a Taylor Swift-themed one. There’s nothing more fitting than red and yellow tinsel curtains
to tape onto the wall or in a doorway.
Big Dot of Happiness.
Speaking of a designated area to take pictures, why not add in these photo boot props
? The set of 10 comes with Chiefs-colored signs that say things like “Loving Him Was Red,” “87+ + 13 = 100,” and more.
TheCrawfordCreative/Etsy.
Go above and beyond streamers and banners by hanging Taylor Swift Super Bowl prints on your walls. Brittney, the owner of TheCrawfordCreative on Etsy, designed the most adorable digital prints. “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs,” “Go Taylor’s Boyfriend,” and “Swiftie Bowl LVIII” are just a few of the options that’ll earn you tons of compliments at your party.
Super Bowl parties are bound to be more entertaining when games are involved, so download and print these clever bingo cards from Etsy. Even better, incentivize guests with a Taylor Swift-themed prize for the winner.
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There’s nothing better to help set the mood at your Super Bowl party than a Chiefs candle. There are five amazing scents to choose from, but they all say “Smells Like a Chiefs Super Bowl Championship.” If you’re big on manifestation, perhaps lighting it will increase the Kansas City football team’s odds—you never know.
Taylor Swift Super Bowl Party Merch
Shirtopio/Etsy.
It’s as though Taylor Swift fans manifested a Swiftie Bowl for the 2023-2024 NFL season. This sweatshirt‘s illustrations blend Travis and Taylor together in such a cute way. The disco ball, pom poms, and friendship bracelet are the perfect touches.
Go All Out.
You wouldn’t be hosting a Taylor Swift Super Bowl party if it weren’t for Travis Kelce being her S.O. Show the OTP some love with this “Go Taylor’s Boyfriend” t-shirt
.
YMSDZHL.
Swifties know how to make friendship bracelets
all too well. String some together to complete your own Super Bowl outfit and consider leaving the set out for your guests so they can craft their own accessories. $10 is a small price to pay for over 6,000 beads and the tools you’ll need to make the bracelets.
PennandCade/Etsy.
This sweatshirt is my personal fave from this list. Its design is simple, and the lyric change from Taylor’s concert was a moment every Swiftie will remember.
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Swifties are most certainly in their Chiefs era, and the best part about this sweatshirt is that it comes in a wide range of sizes and colors. But of course, you should go with red, white, or yellow to rep KC at your party.
Taylor Swift Super Bowl Party Food
I’ve got to hand it to the Swifties on Reddit. They really are the most dedicated, creative, and quick-witted fans out there. Props to this thread and this thread for all of the Taylor Swift Super Bowl party food ideas. Here are the dishes and dish names, and following that, a handful of places to buy food and desserts online.
Providing food for a Super Bowl party is no easy feat. If cooking isn’t your forte, don’t sweat it; there are some online food delivery services that can step in.
Goldbelly
Goldbelly is an online marketplace for food products from restaurants, bakeries, delis, and world-renowned chefs. Some come ready to eat, while others require a bit of prep and cooking.
Omaha Steaks
You’ll never run out of meat, seafood, sides, desserts, and appetizers to add to your Omaha Steaks cart. Similar to Goldbelly, some of the foods involve prep and cooking, while others simply need to be popped into the oven or onto the stove and voila!
ButcherBox
ButcherBox offers 100 percent grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood. Are you drooling yet?
HelloFresh
While you might be wondering why a meal-kit company is included, HelloFresh has a multitude of Super Bowl-ready recipes. You’ll receive a box with all of the ingredients neatly portioned out and packaged. All you have to do is follow the recipe card instructions and you’ll be feasting in no time.
Buy Desserts Online
We wrote a whole story about where to buy desserts online. It includes popular dessert names like Magnolia Bakery and Insomia Cookies, along with Wicked Good Cupcakes and Feed Your Soul cookies, among others. Satisy your partygoers’ sweet cravings with any of these delicious options.
In every successful sports season, the appearance of bandwagon fans is inevitable. It’s just fun to cheer for a team that’s winning, there’s no shame in that. Taylor Swift, though she’s new to hardcore NFL fandom this year, can be called no such thing: She’s stuck with the Kansas City Chiefs and attended games whether they were winning or losing, even braving absolutely frigid temperatures to do so. It probably doesn’t hurt that her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is the team’s celebrated tight end.
The commitment to the Chiefs Kingdom has paid off, and the team is now headed to the Super Bowl on February 11, a slot finalized Sunday when the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens on the road. They will head to Las Vegas next month to play against the San Francisco 49ers in their second straight Super Bowl appearance.
On this week’s episode of New Heights, the podcast Travis co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, the beaming brothers recapped the win and celebrations. Swift, Jason Kelce, and other family members rushed the field to congratulate Travis and his teammates in the immediate aftermath of the game, with Swift sweeping Travis up into a big kiss, exchanging mutual declarations of love.
Of winning the deciding game on the road, Travis told his brother on the podcast, “It feels like it’s a little bit sweeter, man. This road to where we are now has been more of a challenge, which means you have to overcome more, so it means a little more. It meant a lot, man.”
Though he didn’t specifically name Swift as his MVP (most valuable paramour), Travis did have a few words especially for her, smiling as Jason showed a photo of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Swift pointing at each other over a crowd as Reid stood on the dais to accept the team’s trophy.
“Going to the Super Bowl, baby!” Travis said of the sweet moment. “Obviously we’ve already talked about how they kind of know each other from the Philly days, Scott Swift, shout out to Big Scott, he and Andy are good friends. I didn’t get to see it because I was up on the stage screaming ‘fight for your right,’ that was a cool moment.”
Later in the episode, while reading a tweet joking about Swift heading to the Super Bowl “in her rookie year,” Travis said, “Shout out to Tay, thanks for joining the team.”
It remains unknown whether Swift will actually attend the Super Bowl in person, as she’s resuming the international leg of her Eras Tour. She’s scheduled to play a concert in Tokyo, and it seems physically possible for her to make it to Vegas for kickoff if she leaves right after the show, but only time will tell whether the Chief’s most notorious fan will make the trip to the kingdom.
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It’s official: The Chiefs are heading to the Super Bowl this year. The big game is set to take place on Sunday, February 11, 2024, and if you’re already planning your T-Swift themed Super Bowl watch party (or possibly attending in-person), you’ll need a jersey to go along with it—more specifically, a Travis Kelce jersey.
As one of the NFL’s buzziest players this season, Kelce jerseys have been somewhat difficult to come across lately. Not to fret—we scoured the Internet and found the best places to pick one up (yes, they’re in stock!) ahead of Super Bowl LVIII so you can rep red, white and gold with pride.
Where can one buy an official Travis Kelce Chiefs jersey? As luck would have it, numerous retailers carry both men’s and women’s Nike jerseys decorated with #87. You’ll find tons of options at places like the NFL Shop, directly from Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lids and even Walmart. Amazon does offer unofficial Chief’s merch at a much more affordable cost, just be warned they won’t be as authentic or high-quality (though this T-Swift jersey
is arguably pretty darn cute.)
Check out all the retailers that offer official Travis Kelce jerseys down below.
Kansas City Chiefs Official Shop
The Official Chiefs Pro Shop is one of our top recommendations for securing high-quality Kelce merch straight from the source—shop jerseys, hoodies, long-sleeve tees, and more, made by Nike.
Official Chiefs Pro Shop
Official Chiefs Pro Shop
Official Chiefs Pro Shop
Nike
Nike also carries the same jerseys, though be warned—they are selling out there quickly.
Nike
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Not to worry, though. Dick’s Sporting Goods has plenty in stock, including red, white and black jerseys.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
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Dick’s Sporting Goods
Lids
Lids orders ship free right now with code LIDS29.
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Lids
Walmart
Yes, even Walmart has official Kelce jersey’s in stock!
Walmart
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Kohls
This F.U.S.E. jersey is made from Vapor F.U.S.E. chassis, which “delivers an incredibly authentic look and feel.” Its Dri-FIT fabric technology will also keep you cool as you jump, shout and move about during the game.
Well, the good news is the Bellagio Fountains have been cleared of the disgusting grand stands from the Formula 1 race. So it must be time to get back to normal and get on with life, right? Well, not so fast… there’s more money to be made.
Fresh off their appearance in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Bellagio Fountains are once again front and center for the upcoming Super Bowl. But this time they won’t be hosting fans. Instead, they will host the CBS Sports studio during the big game.
In a town where prostitution is illegal (no matter what you might witness on the Strip), the resorts don’t seem to have any issue selling themselves to the highest bidder. And it’s not just Bellagio. Just take a walk down Las Vegas Boulevard and you’ll see.
We get it… the Super Bowl is one of those rare opportunities for the Las Vegas casinos to make some money… wait, what? Perhaps a better way to say that is the Super Bowl is a rare opportunity to squeeze even more cash out of a situation. That’s capitalism.
So if you’re headed to Sin City for the big game, be sure to take in the sights, if they’re not covered up by advertising. And you have check out the Bellagio Fountains… on your next trip. This time they may be hard to see.
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Whether you’re a football fan or not, Super Bowl LVIII is just around the corner on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Besides looking up appetizer recipes and how to watch the game live, you’re likely wondering where to buy a Patrick Mahomes jersey to rep the reigning champs’ colors. You’ve come to the right place because we’ve scoured the internet for official Patrick Mahomes jerseys that you can order right this second.
Now the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is no small name. Head to any Chiefs game and the majority of red, white, and gold jerseys in the crowd will have “Mahomes” on the back. And as the Super Bowl gets closer and closer, we bet the demand for his jersey will only keep increasing. So when we say add to cart and checkout now, we mean it! The last thing you want is to be that person who shows up to a Super Bowl party wearing a plain tee because you didn’t order your jersey in time.
Where can you buy a Patrick Mahomes jersey, you might ask? The good news is that your expected football jersey retailers are in the mix. We’re talking Nike (Nike makes all of the NFL‘s jerseys), Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Fanatics, and more. The bad news is that the super convenient and affordable Amazon does not carry official Chiefs jerseys. While Amazon has options that might look legit, they’re not the real deal (no Nike swooshes or NFL patches in sight). If you’re investing in a Patrick Mahomes jersey, you might as well get an official one that you can sport to games, bars, and parties for years to come.
The best places to buy a Patrick Mahomes jersey have an array of game-day-ready options. Our extensive list includes both men’s and women’s versions, along with red, white, black, and gray colorways. On top of that, some of the retailers below are already stocked up on Mahomes Super Bowl LVIII jerseys. Regular Mahomes Jerseys will ring you up for $130, while the special Super Bowl LVIII ones will cost you $150. The star quarterback is signed with the Chiefs through 2031, so you’ll no doubt get a ton of wear out of your #15 jersey.
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As the NFL playoffs surge ahead, they hint at the looming arrival of 2024’s grand sporting spectacle, i.e., Super Bowl LVIII.
Two formidable teams will compete for supremacy and the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy in Las Vegas, their every move scrutinized by millions worldwide.
As we navigate through the four playoff rounds, this piece aims to provide a comprehensive overview of all the essential information leading up to Super Bowl LVIII.
When and Where
Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 11, 2024. The NFL regular season recently added a game, which accounts for the departure from its traditional slot on the first Sunday of February. Regarding kickoff time, in the UK, it will be set at 11.30 pm. However, across continents and time zones alike – viewers can expect action to commence on US soil precisely three hours earlier: specifically, at 3.30 pm PST. This corresponds to an East Coast start time of 6:30 pm.
This year, the Super Bowl – notably held in Las Vegas – will kick off earlier than its usual time to align with the east coast’s prime-time viewing slot. The historic Allegiant Stadium, a $1.9 billion masterpiece and home of the Las Vegas Raiders, is serving as this game’s venue. Its regular capacity stands at 65,000, which can be exceeded for major events like The Super Bowl, potentially reaching over 70,000 spectators.
How to Watch
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The NFL in the United States has signed a revised 11-year contract with its four primary broadcasters, introducing a new rotational hosting system for the game. This year, CBS assumes the role of host broadcaster while Paramount+ provides streaming services.
We anticipate that Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, our esteemed commentary duo, will enliven the airwaves with their presence. ITV1 will broadcast Super Bowl LVIII in the UK; additionally, they’ll stream it online via ITVX. Coverage access extends to Sky Sports subscribers as well. Moreover, TalkSport plans to provide radio coverage for the game.
Half-Time Entertainment
Rihanna’s stellar performance at Super Bowl LVII fuels anticipation for an equally unforgettable show in Las Vegas. The duty of entertaining Allegiant Stadium and the global audience during the half-time spectacle has been conferred upon R&B sensation Usher. Coincidentally, he plans to release his highly anticipated album “Coming Home” on February 11 – the same day as the Super Bowl.
Recap of Super Bowl 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious in the previous edition of the Super Bowl, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles with a score of 38-35. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, named as Super Bowl MVP, left an indelible mark on this championship game.
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Following the completion of the 18-week regular season, the Super Bowl culminates as a finale to NFL playoffs. Fourteen teams qualify for these playoffs; notably, by securing the top two seeds in both AFC and NFC – they earn byes in the initial playoff round.
Elevating Super Bowl LVIII: A Fan’s Guide to Interactive Thrills Through Sports Betting
Anticipating Super Bowl LVIII with a fever pitch, fans across the globe prepare not only for the titans’ clash on the gridiron but also seek ways to amplify excitement. They are engaging in NFL sports betting – transforming the championship game into an interactive, multifaceted experience.
This year’s Super Bowl finds its vibrant host city in Las Vegas, a locale long synonymous with the thrilling realm of sports gambling. So, gamblers can immerse themselves in myriad betting options – thus injecting further excitement into this already electrifying event.
Through player-focused bets, fans find one of their most popular avenues to engage with the game. This form of gambling on individual player performances during the Super Bowl has evolved into a dynamic and entertaining facet of sports betting. Fans now have options that range from predicting which player will score the first touchdown to wagering over total yards gained by star quarterbacks. They can tailor these bets, aligning them perfectly with their favorite players’ field prowess.
Prop bets, fondly cherished by strategic game enthusiasts for their plethora of options, enable fans to wager on various aspects that are not directly linked with the final outcome of a game; these range from predicting the national anthem’s duration to guessing post-game celebrations Gatorade shower color. Injecting an element of unpredictability and fun, such bets transform Super Bowl LVIII into a truly immersive experience— one that transcends the conventional dimensions of fandom.
As we stand at the edge of the greatest kinetic display known in sport, Super Bowl LVIII also bears a storied convergence of athleticism, spectacle, and exuberance that is life in Las Vegas.
The new date, the inaugural appearance of the Allegiant Stadium as a host venue and an exciting set of events thus are making this Super Bowl one-of-a-kind in NFL history.
LAS VEGAS — Tickets on at least one secondary-market site were the most expensive in Super Bowl history on Monday, underscoring the anticipation of the game’s Las Vegas debut between the defending champion and what likely is the most popular team in the West.
Oh, and the great possibility Taylor Swift will be on hand when the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11.
The average purchase price on TickPick was $9,815 on Monday morning. That’s nearly double the final average price of $5,795 for last year’s game between the Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Arizona, although current prices could decline.
It’s also more than the previous high of $7,046 for the 2021 game in Tampa, Florida, between the Buccaneers and the Chiefs. The stadium was at 33% capacity because of COVID-19 restrictions, increasing the demand for each ticket.
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TickPick’s highest non-COVID Super Bowl was in 2020 at Miami Gardens, Florida, when the Chiefs and Niners met for the first time in the championship game. That average price was $6,370.
The cheapest ticket on TickPick for this year’s game was $8,188 on Monday, more than the $5,997 low price at this point last year.
“Location has always impacted demand for a Super Bowl, but Vegas takes things to a whole other level,” TickPick co-CEO Brett Goldberg said in a statement to The Associated Press. “It’s already the entertainment capital of the world, and could very well become the sports capital of the world after the Super Bowl.
“With both teams having made at least one Super Bowl appearance in the past five years, we would typically expect there to be slight fatigue from fans, in turn causing prices to dip. Instead, we’re seeing demand hit record highs and a big driver being that fans want to experience their team winning a Super Bowl in Vegas.”
StubHub was experiencing similar demand with an average price of tickets sold at $9,300 on Monday, though that trails the Super Bowl two years ago. The average at the same time was $9,797 for the game in Inglewood, California, when the hometown Los Angeles Rams were preparing to play the Cincinnati Bengals.
The lowest-priced ticket on StubHub for this year’s game was $6,500.
How Taylor Swift will get from her concert in Tokyo, Japan to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.
Sales on that website are 90% greater than last year at this time and 147% greater than the 2020 meeting between Kansas City and San Francisco.
The convenient location for 49ers fans is helping drive demand, with California residents accounting for 26% of tickets sold on StubHub. That’s more than the combined tickets sold to those who live in Nevada (8%) and Kansas or Missouri (7%).
“As predicted, the first Super Bowl in Vegas is seeing strong numbers – sales are nearly double this time last year and early demand has far surpassed the last time Kansas City and San Francisco met in Miami,” StubHub spokesman Adam Budelli said in a statement.
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The Super Bowl started in 1966 as part of a merger between the National Football League and the American Football League. It was originally titled the AFL-NFL World Championship Game until the Super Bowl named was adopted in the 1969 Super Bowl III. In the present day, the Super Bowl is annual final playoff game between the American Football Conference Champion and the National Football Conference champion. It’s historically been played on a Sunday from mid-January to late-February.
Of the NFL’s current 32 teams, 20—11 NFC and 9 AFC—have won the Super Bowl and 15—7 NFC and 8 AFC—hold multiple titles. The AFC’s Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots hold the record among AFC teams for the most Super Bowl titles at six each. The Patriots hold the record among AFC teams for the most Super Bowl appearances at 11. The NFC’s Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers hold the record among the NFC for the most Super Bowl titles at five each. The Cowboys hold the record among NFC teams for the most appearances at eight.
Since its creation, the Super Bowl is among the most-watched single sporting events on American television, and it is second only to the UEFA Champions League final as the most-watched sporting event worldwide. The seven most-watched broadcasts in American television history are Super Bowls.
Super Bowl Ticket Prices: How Much Do They Cost?
Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Super Bowl ticket prices usually skyrocket closer to the event. Ticketmaster is the official NFL marketplace for football tickets and resale tickets range from $8,985 to $53,500, as of January 12, 2023. Resale sites like StubHub, TicketSmarter and Vivid Seats have seats that range from $6,000 to $14,000.
Where to buy Super Bowl tickets
How can fans buy Super Bowl tickets? There are a plethora of ways to get Super Bowl with the right connections. Usually tickets are reserved for family, companies, and season ticket holders—making it hard for the general public to attain them. Super Bowl tickets are still on sale on trusted resale sites like StubHub, TicketSmarter, andVivid Seats, the latter of which offers $20 offof orders of $200 or more with the code SC2022—a 10 percent savings. Read on for how to buy Super Bowl tickets
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Where is the Super Bowl taking place?
The Super Bowl LVIII will be taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The stadium is home to the Las Vegas Raiders and opened in October 2020. The capacity for NFL games is 65,000; (expandable to 71,835).
Who’s playing the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl teams have yet to be announced once teams finish off the playoffs.
Who is the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer?
Apple Music, in partnership with Roc Nation, announced that the Usher singer would perform the coveted 2024 Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Slot at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada. Kim Kardashian tells Usher in archived footage of his “Confessions Pt. II” music video that he’s headlining. “I finally got the answer to those rumors. It’s not about me. It’s about you,” Kardashian says. “You’re doing the Super Bowl.”
“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher said in a press statement. “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.”
“The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most highly anticipated music events of the year and we’re excited to bring this legendary show to fans all over the world in Spatial Audio, along with tons of exclusive videos, interviews, playlists and so much more across Apple Music,” said Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats Oliver Schusse. “We are so proud of what we were able to accomplish together with the NFL and Roc Nation last year and now with the insanely talented Usher set to take the stage we’re looking forward to another incredible Halftime Show from one of the world’s all-time greatest performers.”
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49ers’ running back, Christian McCaffrey is a lucky man. And it’s not just because he’s headed to the Super Bowl. With all the talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leading up to Super Bowl LVIII, we’d be remiss if we didn’t bring up the other celeb couple heading out to Las Vegas.
You might know her as Miss America 2012, SI swimsuit model, or the future Mrs. McCaffrey, but her given name is Olivia Culpo and she’s a stone cold fox. The actress/model has been engaged to McCaffrey since April of last year. So let’s take a second to appreciate what Olivia is bringing to NFL stadiums every week.
She was there for the Chiefs’ AFC wild card game, the playoffs matchup against the Bills and the AFC championship win against the Ravens, but can Taylor Swift make it to the Super Bowl?
The singer has concerts scheduled in Tokyo on Feb. 7, 8, 9 and 10 as part of her Eras Tour. Super Bowl LVIII will be played thousands of miles away at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. But with Tokyo 17 hours ahead of Las Vegas, the singer should be able to make it on time to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers. Here’s how:
Why the time difference matters
Swift’s concert at the Tokyo Dome on Feb. 10 is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time and shows on her tour last about 4 hours. With the 17-hour time difference between Tokyo and Las Vegas, that means it will be about 1 a.m. Vegas time when she takes the stage in Tokyo.
The cities are on opposite sides of the international date line, a sort of imaginary border that runs through the Pacific Ocean. It marks the boundary between calendar dates, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “When you cross the date line, you become a time traveler of sorts! Cross to the west and it’s one day later; cross back and you’ve ‘gone back in time,’” the agency says.
Once the concert wraps up, it’s an approximately 13-hour flight from Tokyo to Las Vegas. With the time difference, Swift can arrive in Las Vegas on Saturday night with hours to spare before Sunday’s game starts.
So will Taylor Swift be at the Super Bowl?
It’s possible, but she hasn’t said yet. The singer has another leg of her tour in Australia, beginning Feb. 16.
The flight from Vegas to Melbourne, where Swift will be performing, is approximately 18 hours. The time difference won’t be in her favor for this trip.
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of Las Vegas. The Super Bowl is typically around 4 hours long. The game is set to start at 6:30 p.m. ET, or 3:30 p.m. local time in Vegas, on Feb. 11, which means the game should end around 7:30 p.m. local time.
Even with time factored in for possible celebrations if the Chiefs should win, Swift has plenty of time to make it to Melbourne, but there’s no doubt that it would be a busy week for the singer, filled with extensive travel.
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The couple that no one in the sports and entertainment world can seem to look away from shared a joyous moment on the field as this year’s Super Bowl match-up was finalized this past weekend.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday in Baltimore, Md.
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Taylor Swift cheered on boyfriend Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, as he helped his team triumph 17-10 over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in the AFC Championship, clinching the Chiefs a spot in the 58th Super Bowl.
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Swift has been seen in the stands supporting Travis at numerous NFL games as the couple’s relationship progresses, but Sunday’s momentous win had the lovebirds acting extra affectionate.
The pop star, who is still in the midst of her record-breaking Eras Tour, was filmed and photographed embracing Travis on the field after the win.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift embrace on the field of the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium.
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The couple even shared a few kisses before Travis’ father managed to make his way through the crowd to congratulate his son, as seen in social media videos.
Other videos shared online showed Swift and her beau walking with their arms around each other as the Shake It Off singer led Travis to where his brother, Jason Kelce, was waiting.
Travis Kelce walks with his arm wrapped around Taylor Swift after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
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Jason, a superstar centre for the Philadelphia Eagles, screamed in joy upon seeing his younger brother and wrapped him in a big bear hug.
Swift stepped off to the side to give the two brothers a moment as Jason whispered in Travis’ ear, “Finish this motherf—er.”
The San Francisco 49ers, who bested the Detroit Lions in their respective conference championship, will meet the Chiefs in Las Vegas on Feb. 11 for the Super Bowl.
The timing of the Super Bowl has some Swifties concerned that the busy pop star might not be able to attend the biggest night in football, as Swift is set to perform the night before in Tokyo.
The final Eras tour concert in the Japanese capital is set to begin at 6 p.m. local time on Feb. 10. Swift’s shows typically run about three hours. But with a 17-hour time difference between Tokyo and Las Vegas and an approximately 12-hour flight between the two cities, it will certainly be a tight schedule for Swift.
Taylor Swift performs during ‘The Eras Tour,’ on Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Not to mention she’s planning on attending the Grammys on Feb. 4 and her four-concert run in Tokyo starts on Feb. 7. It’s going to be a busy week for Swift.
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