Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 4, 2025 · Entertainment

Taylor Swift Set to Shatter Super Bowl Silence: NFL Halftime Rumors Heat Up!

Ever since Taylor Swift announced her engagement to football superstar Travis Kelce and spoke about her love of the game on his podcast, rumors abounded that the Grammy winner would play the Super Bowl

Taylor Swift's Super Bowl Showdown: The Billion-Dollar Question

The world of music and football is about to collide in a major way, and we've got the inside scoop! As her lyrics go, Taylor Swift has indeed done many things "greater than dating the boy on the football team." And now, she may be about to score the ultimate touchdown - performing at the biggest sporting event of the year: the Super Bowl halftime show!

Following her whirlwind engagement to NFL heartthrob Travis Kelce last month, rumors have been swirling that Swift would take center stage for one of the most-watched concerts in history. And, according to an exclusive source close to the situation, those whispers are about to become a full-blown reality.

As this is likely the last year for Travis Kelce in the NFL, the insider believes it would be the ultimate 'memory' if he played while she performed

"Negotiations are happening with Taylor to potentially do the next Super Bowl," our insider spills, "and the NFL wants to make the announcement just before Thanksgiving." That's right, folks - by the time you're stuffing your face with turkey and cranberry sauce, we'll know if Swift is about to become the latest in a long line of A-listers to take on the coveted halftime slot.

But here's the juicy part: it's not just Swift who's vying for the top spot. Our source reveals that Jay-Z and his Roc Nation team are also in talks with Post Malone and Jelly Roll to make the show a country-infused extravaganza. We can't help but wonder - will we see Swift trade her guitar for a cowboy hat and join forces with the hip-hop stars?

As always, when it comes to securing talent for the Super Bowl halftime show, contracts are finalized by October, which means the NFL will confirm their performer(s) in just a few short months. And let's be real - with Swift's reputation for bringing out an all-star lineup of friends and collaborators on her Eras Tour (hello, Phoebe Bridgers and Maren Morris!), this year's halftime show is about to get very, very interesting.

One reason Swift is a likely candidate for football's biggest concert? The insider said that not only does the Shake It Off singer want to play halftime, Kelce is also interested

But what about the elephant in the room? Why would Swift want to perform at the Super Bowl, you ask? Well, according to our insider, it's a two-for-one deal. Not only does the singer reportedly have her heart set on taking the stage (who wouldn't?), but Kelce is also "actively invested" in making this happen.

As the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback prepares for what many believe will be his last season, Swift wants to make sure she can share an unforgettable experience with her new fiancé. "She would love to do it eventually, so Travis can experience it and not be in the locker room if the Chiefs just so happened to be in the game," our source spills.

And let's be real - for a $1.6 billion pop star like Swift, why not take on the challenge? As our insider puts it, "At the end of the day, she doesn't have to do it at all - her career is just fine as it is." But with this opportunity, Swift would be giving fans an unforgettable experience and cementing her status as a true superstar.

Even if Swift doesn't take her talents onstage, it's likely she'll be at the Super Bowl this year as a guest of her future hubby. Above, she's seen surrounded by stars at the Super Bowl in 2024

So, will we see Taylor Swift shine bright under the Super Bowl spotlight? Only time (and a few weeks of negotiation) will tell. Stay tuned to The Scholarly Note for all the latest updates on this developing story!