Why Travis Kelce Won't Be Attending With Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce is busy being Taylor Swift ’s guy on the Chiefs.

After all, the Kansas City Chiefs’ away game against the Miami Dolphins is why the tight end won't be with his wife as she attends the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles Sept. 27.

Hours before music’s most iconic night is set to begin, Kelce and his teammates, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes , will kick off inside Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, and their game isn’t expected to end until after Snoop Dogg begins his hosting duties at the VMAs.

So, who from the singer’s squad is expected to join her on the red carpet? Well, h er bestie Dakota Johnson —who stars in the music video for Swift’s new single “Patient Zero,” airing during the show—may just make the whole place shimmer by her side.