With the NFL season starting this Thursday, fans aren’t just talking about which teams might reach the Super Bowl they’re also excited about who will perform at the halftime show. And right now, one name stands above all the rest: Taylor Swift.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell created excitement during an interview on NBC’s Today show when he said he wouldn’t rule out Swift taking the stage. He called her a “special talent” and said she’d always be welcome, but kept quiet when pressed about whether talks were happening. After more questions, he admitted, “It’s a maybe.”
Swift’s connection to the NFL has only grown thanks to her relationship and now engagement with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Her appearance on the New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce was record-breaking, pulling in more than 22 million YouTube views and earning recognition from Guinness World Records.
Whether or not Swift headlines the Super Bowl halftime show remains undecided, with Roc Nation Jay-Z’s company and the NFL’s entertainment adviser expected to make the final call. Still, Goodell’s open support, and his admission that he’s a Swiftie himself, has only fueled fan anticipation.
