Taylor Swift Skips 2026 Emmys for Chiefs Season Opener at Arrowhead Stadium

Even though Taylor Swift earned five nominations for her concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour — The Final Show, she did not show up at the 2026 Emmys. Instead, she filmed a segment ahead of time with Mariska Hargitay and the Law and Order: SVU cast. On that same evening, which was Monday, September 14, she was at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, supporting her husband, Travis Kelce, during the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener. Notably, Donna Kelce and Tom Cruise were also in attendance. Since 2023, Swift has often joined friends at Kelce's games. Her absence from the awards, along with the pre-recorded segment, highlighted her juggling of different responsibilities.