Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift get new privacy promise as Mark Donovan stops big screen shots at Chiefs games

Taylor Swift has been coming to Kansas City Chiefs games this season, but fans noticed something new. The stadium no longer shows her on the big screen. Chiefs president Mark Donovan said this is done on purpose. He shared that the team wants to keep Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship private. So the Chiefs do not show her on the Jumbotron, and they also do not play her songs when she is inside the stadium.

Chiefs president Mark Donovan says the team wants to respect Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Mark Donovan explained that the Chiefs do not want to use Taylor Swift’s name or fame to make the team bigger. He said they treat her like they treat every player’s family member. He told sportscaster Kay Adams that Taylor Swift has been “amazing,” but the team still keeps her away from the spotlight.

Donovan also joked that he once told Travis Kelce, “We never play a Taylor Swift song when she’s in the building.”

As the games go on, the only time fans see Taylor Swift is when someone zooms into Travis Kelce’s suite. Earlier, people would call it a “WAG runway,” but now it is much calmer. Donovan said this plan has worked well because it keeps the players focused and gives Taylor Swift some peace.

💬| Chiefs president, Mark Donovan on respecting the privacy of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s relationship:

“I told Travis ‘Look, we are going to treat you and your relationship with the same respect that we treat any other player’s relationship, we are not going to monetize it” pic.twitter.com/4QqTpW4erL

— The Taylor Swift Updates (@theTSupdates) December 2, 2025

Why the Chiefs think this Is the best way

Donovan shared that this choice helps the team stay on track. Even though Taylor Swift brings huge worldwide attention, the Chiefs do not use it to make money or push their brand.

But he did agree that her presence has still helped the team. He said everything Taylor brought to the Chiefs “has been good.” Even Travis Kelce’s jersey sales went up when they started dating.

Right now, the Chiefs are struggling with their playoff chances and are sitting around 10th in the AFC. If they do not make it far, Travis Kelce may have more free time off the field.

Fans are already wondering about a wedding, even though nothing is confirmed. Taylor Swift also skipped the Thanksgiving game, adding more buzz to the talk.