Taylor Swift attended a private pregame party with the Kelsey family at Travis Kelce’s Kansas mansion on Monday, just hours before the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the New Orleans Saints.

The 34-year-old pop star joined Kelce’s close family and friends to celebrate his upcoming 35th birthday, enjoying the event which featured a popular local barbecue truck.

The pregame festivities took place at Kelce’s luxurious new Kansas residence, but the Chiefs’ star tight end was notably absent as he focused on preparing for the big game.

Though Kelce couldn’t attend the party, Swift spent quality time with his family and friends, including close pals like Ross Travis, who has attended several of Swift’s concerts alongside Kelce.

According to sources, the private gathering marked the first time Swift attended a pregame event with the Kelsey family. She has reportedly grown close to Kelce’s parents, Ed and Donna, who have been very supportive of their relationship, regularly cheering on the couple at Chiefs’ games.

Luxury cars were seen arriving at Kelce’s mansion, carrying guests into the estate’s garage ahead of the pregame party. Swift, who has become an integral part of Kelce’s inner circle, appeared comfortable among his family and Kansas-based friends, enjoying the afternoon despite her boyfriend’s absence. The couple’s strong connection has been evident in recent months, with Swift continuing to show support for Kelce throughout the NFL season.

However, Swift was notably absent from Kelce’s second annual charity event, Kelsey Car Jam, held in Kansas City over the weekend. The event, which coincided with his 35th birthday, brought together Kelce’s family and friends, including his brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, and their parents, Ed and Donna. Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and George Karlaftis were also in attendance, celebrating with the Kelce family and fellow supporters.

The charity event was followed by an exclusive afterparty at the Aristocrat Lounge, where several attendees, including Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, joined the celebration. There was widespread speculation that Swift might make an appearance at the event, but she was not seen throughout the festivities. Despite missing the last two Chiefs games and the birthday celebration, Kelce hinted that his superstar girlfriend would be back in the stands soon, stating, “I know she’s going to be at the game.”

As the Chiefs prepared for their matchup against the New Orleans Saints, fans eagerly awaited Swift’s potential return to Arrowhead Stadium to cheer on her boyfriend, continuing what many have dubbed the “Love Story” between the NFL star and the global pop icon. With their relationship continuing to attract widespread attention, fans will no doubt be keeping a close eye on Swift’s appearances both on and off the field in the coming weeks.