Taylor Swift divides fans after schedule allows for rare Travis Kelce opportunity

Major League Baseball surprised Swifties as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted together in a suite during Game 1 of the ALCS between the Yankees and Guardians.

Like NFL fans, baseball supporters had polarizing opinions about the league's choice to highlight the Hollywood couple. With Swift currently on a break from her highly successful Eras Tour and the Kansas City Chiefs on a BYE week, the timing of their appearance couldn't have been planned any better. Some sports fans were thrilled to see the pop star and the NFL tight end enjoying some downtime together, while more traditional postseason viewers were turned off from the moment.

Swift and Kelce were spotted in matching dark-colored outfits and dad hats, enjoying some downtime together during Game 1. With drinks in front of them, the couple appeared to be locked in a deep conversation, completely focused on each other. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael joined them.

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Kelce’s hat, a "Midnight Rodeo" trucker cap, caught the attention of fans and is valued at over $100. Their coordinated looks and casual vibe led to opposing opinions online. Many were excited to see the pair, with one commenting: "Nice. They’re showing support and enjoying the game." Another added: "Let’s go Yankees! With the power couple" - while another said: "We were waiting for their arrival."

But there was just as much pushback as support for the couple's presence. One fan wrote: "Couldn’t even let us get through an inning" - while another complained: "They’re already on TV enough in football, we don’t need them here too." Another fan speculated: "Trying to boost those ratings, I see."

Another baseball fan on X pointed out the irony of Kelce attending a Yankees playoff game, given that New York had recently eliminated the Kansas City Royals from the postseason. Despite the varying opinions, the most common sentiment was a simple hope that the couple enjoyed the game.

As an Ohio native, many MLB fans assumed Kelce was in attendance to support Cleveland during the game. But Swift reacted with visible excitement and a smile after Yankees right fielder Juan Soto’s 401-foot home run. The moment led to a playful commentary from the broadcasters, who humorously called her out, saying: "Wrong team, Taylor,"

Swift's Eras Tour next dates are Oct. 18-20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. She last performed in London Aug. 15-20 at Wembley Stadium.

Last weekend, Swift and Kelce were spotted once again in NYC, but this time, they were enjoying the company of famous friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, also during Kelce's BYE week. The group was hanging out at The Corner Store Deli, a renowned eatery at the corner of Broadway and Prince Street.