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Chiefs open season with win as Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise attend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Chiefs open season with win as Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise attend

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs began their 2026 season by facing the Denver Broncos on Monday evening at Arrowhead Stadium. In attendance were Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise, who watched the game together as Swift supported her husband, Travis Kelce. Following a challenging 2025 season, the Chiefs returned to form, showcasing an improved performance. Kelce recorded 71 receiving yards in his first game of the season, signaling a potential rebound in his play. Fans can expect Swift's presence at future games as the season progresses.

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Status Watch

•Kansas City Chiefs host Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium
•Travis Kelce records 71 receiving yards in season opener
•Swift attends game with Tom Cruise as a special guest
•Chiefs aim to improve after a rocky 2025 season
•Swift may continue to support Kelce at upcoming games

Latest Updates

7:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I told Travis’ – Tom Cruise could not believe what Taylor Swift said during Chiefs win

What they're saying

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Tom Cruise was a guest of Taylor Swift to Travis Kelce’s season-opener for the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday evening. Following a disastrous 2025 season, the Chiefs got back to winning ways against their AFC West rivals, the Denver Broncos.
— Yahoo Sports

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