Patrick Mahomes Says He’s Got a 'Great' Friendship with Taylor Swift — and She's Even Made His Daughter a Chiefs Fan

Mar. 15, 2025

Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift.Photo:JC Olivera/Getty; Kevin Mazur/WireImage

JC Olivera/Getty; Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Patrick Mahomesis a Swiftie!

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, 29, said during a press conference in New Orleans on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that he has built a “great” friendship withTaylor Swift, 35, since she began dating his teammateTravis Kelce.

“Taylor being at all the games has been awesome,” Patrick said at the conference ahead of the Chiefs upcoming Super Bowl game, perKMBC 9 News.

“…I just know Taylor better now and I feel like I’ve built a great friendship with her. And my wife and Taylor have a built a friendship as well,” he added of his wifeBrittany Mahomes.

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Patrick also discussed the impact Swift attending games has on younger generations who may not have been football fans before — including his own daughter.

“It’s been awesome to showcase her bringing light to the sport that I love and getting little girls like my daughter into it and watching the game,” he said, per the outlet. “…So it’s just cool to see how football can bring people together from every aspect of life."

Swift has attended numerous Chiefs games to support her boyfriend Kelce, 35. It is thought she will also be at the team’s Super Bowl game as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 9.

Swift is dating Patrick’s teammate Travis Kelce (pictured left).Michael Owens/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Michael Owens/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

“Taylor Swift is the best,” he said, adding that has merchandise from the star. “I’ve got the top,” he said.

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Swift, Kelce and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes attend the Men’s Singles Final match in N.Y.C. in September 2024.Al Bello/Getty

Al Bello/Getty

In October 2024, the NFL star revealed onThe Drivewith Carrington Harrisonthat Swift has spent a lot of time with his 3-year-old daughterSterling Skye— adding that the pair have baked together.

“She’s made different treats that have been around my house — muffins and donuts and stuff like that,” Patrick said of Swift.

“Sterling’s a big baker as well, so they make some stuff together sometimes,” the father of three added. “I’m not gonna say I don’t eat them.”

source: people.com