Some NFL fans last season were clamoring for Taylor Swift to be prohibited from attending league events.
They believed that the pop star’s presence was negatively impacting the game by drawing attention away from on-field events.
As you may know, Taylor showed up at several Kansas City Chiefs games to support her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce.
While these complaints were baseless, the NFL’s influence on American television is significant, leading them to take note when fans voice their concerns.
![Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1970250659-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1970250659-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1970250659-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1970250659-2-1024x683.jpg)
Has Taylor Swift Been Banned By the NFL?
Despite widespread rumors, Taylor has not been banned by the NFL.
It’s evident that the NFL never seriously considered such a drastic measure.
There are several reasons for this, with the primary one being that Taylor has not done anything to warrant such punitive action.
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If you’ve ever been to a professional football game in America, you’ll know that rowdiness and misconduct among fans are not uncommon.
However, permanent bans are rare even under such circumstances.
So, if the league is hesitant to oust fans causing actual problems, why would they consider removing Taylor just because cameras turn towards her luxury box?
![Taylor Swift attends 'In Conversation With... Taylor Swift' during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 09, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1422401304-1-1024x683.jpg)
![Taylor Swift attends 'In Conversation With... Taylor Swift' during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 09, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1422401304-1-1024x683.jpg)
![Taylor Swift attends 'In Conversation With... Taylor Swift' during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 09, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1422401304-1-1024x683.jpg)
![Taylor Swift attends 'In Conversation With... Taylor Swift' during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 09, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1422401304-1-1024x683.jpg)
In addition to not causing disruptions at Chiefs games, Taylor contributes positively to the NFL’s business, making her a valuable asset.
Taylor Swift Helps NFL Bring In Record Ratings
Super Bowl LVIII, where Kelce’s Chiefs secured an overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers, set the record for the most-watched NFL game ever.
Experts believe that this can be partly attributed to the Taylor Swift Effect.
![Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1987932445-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1987932445-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1987932445-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.](https://cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1987932445-2-1024x683.jpg)
Swifties, who previously had no interest