Did the NFL take into consideration Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour when scheduling Chiefs games?
The Eras Tour does coincide with some of the NFL’s schedule games for the fall and the league has cautiously planned games around that.
The NFL schedule is a complex puzzle, with multiple factors at play. While it’s true that the league considers various elements when creating the schedule, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour did not significantly impact the Kansas City Chiefs’ games.
Taylor Swift attended several Chiefs games last season, drawing attention and boosting viewership. Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged her positive impact, especially among younger female fans. However, this influence did not drive specific scheduling decisions for the Chief.
Despite Taylor Swift having her Eras Tour, she will still be able to attend 14 #Chiefs games next season 👏
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 16, 2024
The three games she won't be able to attend:
Oct. 20: Chiefs play at San Francisco 49ers, and Swift has a show in Miami.
Oct. 27: Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders, and Swift… pic.twitter.com/ELjxGJRDgy
Why do people think the NFL took into consideration the Chiefs schedule?
The NFL did take Swift’s tour dates into account for other teams. The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and Indianapolis Colts play in stadiums where Swift is set to perform.
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These teams’ away games were scheduled to align with her tour stops. This way those stadiums would be available for concert dates and would not conflict with those team’s games.
The Chiefs’ matchups were not directly influenced by Swift’s tour. The game against the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo, near Swift’s Toronto tour stop, was coincidental says NFL VP of broadcast planning Mike North. The league did not intentionally plan Chiefs games around her concerts. If we trust the league’s words.
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