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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
'STOP SHOWING THEM!': Fans accuse NHL of going ‘full NFL' as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hijack Stanley Cup spotlight
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's appearance at the Stanley Cup Final ignited a media frenzy (Getty Images) What was supposed to be a crucial moment in the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers quickly turned into a pop culture frenzy when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a high-profile entrance. Helicopter arrival? Check. VIP suite? Check. Cameras fixated on them? Double check. But while the NHL may have hoped to leverage some of the Swift-Kelce stardom, not everyone was impressed — especially the fans. Fans fume as NHL coverage focuses more on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce than the game itself Sporting a red shirt and dark shades, the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce joined Taylor Swift in the stands, drawing nearly as much attention as the players on the ice. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski even reported that their arrival caused security to shut down VIP entrances and press box elevators, underscoring just how disruptive the moment was. Social media lit up almost instantly — and not in the way the NHL likely intended. As one frustrated fan posted, '@NHL_On_TNT we get it…she's there. Enough. Signed, every NHL fan.' The sentiment was echoed across platforms. Another viewer vented, 'TAYLOR SWIFT IS NOT WHAT WE WANT TO SEE WHEN THE PANTHERS SCORE.' Their frustrations weren't unfounded. In a game with elimination on the line, many felt the focus should've remained on the ice, not in the luxury suite. 'Hey @NHL_On_TNT we get it. Taylor and Travis are in the building. Now STOP SHOWING THEM! Please?!?' wrote another annoyed fan. And perhaps the most telling of all: 'Let's keep the cameras on the game please!' There was one moment of irony that fans couldn't ignore. Edmonton's Jeff Skinner — who famously posed for a now-viral photo with Swift back in 2013 — was back on the ice. The Oilers' social media team even poked fun by resurfacing the photo, adding a layer of nostalgia that didn't go unnoticed. 'She heard Jeff was in,' joked one fan. Also Read: Travis Kelce stuns fans with Taylor Swift-inspired makeover ahead of possible last NFL season With Kelce and Swift's appearances continuing to dominate headlines, fans are starting to ask a bigger question: is the NHL chasing the same celebrity-driven playbook the NFL used all season long? Whatever the answer, one thing's clear — hockey fans want the attention back on the game.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Sick of Taylor Swift": NFL faces backlash as Kansas City Chiefs dominate 2025 prime-time schedule with Taylor Swift effect in full swing
NFL insider delivers stark Taylor Swift warning amid Chiefs' schedule buzz (Getty Images) As the NFL unveiled its 2025 regular season schedule, one thing became crystal clear—the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the centerpiece of the league's programming. With three Super Bowl wins in the past six seasons, it's no surprise that Patrick Mahomes and his team are plastered across the biggest time slots. But this year, the attention isn't just about football—it's about entertainment, celebrity, and the Swift-Kelce media machine that shows no signs of slowing down. Chiefs steal the spotlight again with record-tying prime-time appearances The Chiefs are set to play in seven prime-time games this season, matching the NFL record and leading the league once again. Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports highlighted that the Chiefs will appear in five prime-time games within the first eight weeks, a feat matched only by a select few teams in NFL history. From the AFC West showdowns to cross-conference clashes against NFC East contenders like the Cowboys and Eagles, the Chiefs are being positioned as the weekly main event. Adding to the spectacle, Adam Schefter pointed out on his podcast, 'It is unbelievable to me, okay, this is incredible—eight standalone games, seven prime-time games, opening Friday night in Brazil against the Chargers, Thanksgiving Day in Dallas against the Cowboys, Christmas Day in Kansas City against the Broncos... They got to be playing on every holiday.' Taylor Swift's NFL presence expected to continue—and intensify With Travis Kelce 's relationship with Taylor Swift becoming an entertainment juggernaut of its own, the league seems to be leaning into the cultural crossover appeal. Swift has become a fixture at Chiefs home games, and with at least nine home games on the calendar, fans—and critics—are preparing for more camera pans to the pop star in luxury suites. Schefter didn't mince words in his warning to non-Swifties: 'If you were sick of Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Taylor Swift last year… get ready for this year, because it's going to be Chiefs overload.' While many celebrate the league's marketing brilliance in spotlighting its biggest stars, others worry that the NFL's increasing reliance on the Chiefs—and Taylor Swift—could lead to viewer fatigue. With the franchise now dominating nearly half of the league's most-watched time slots, the 2025 season could become a test of whether America ever tires of red and gold. Also Read: Travis Kelce cancels Kelce Jam amid recovery from Super Bowl heartbreak, eyes stronger 2026 Whether you're a diehard Chiefs fan or just tuning in for Taylor, one thing is certain—this season, the NFL is all-in on Kansas City. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
