Did the NFL take into consideration Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour when scheduling Chiefs games?

The NFL schedule is a complex puzzle, with multiple factors at play. While it’s true that the league considers various elements when creating the schedule, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour did not significantly impact the Kansas City Chiefs’ Games.

Taylor Swift attended several Chiefs games last season, drawing attention and boosting viewership. Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged her positive impact, especially among younger female fans. However, this influence did not drive specific scheduling decisions for the Chief.

Why do people think the NFL took into consideration the Chiefs schedule?

The NFL did take Swift’s tour dates into account for other teams. The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and Indianapolis Colts play in stadiums where Swift is set to perform.

These teams’ away Games were scheduled to align with her tour stops. This way those stadiums would be available for concert dates and would not coNFLict with those team’s Games.

The Chiefs’ matchups were not directly influenced by Swift’s tour. The game against the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo, near Swift’s Toronto tour stop, was coincidental says NFL VP of broadcast planning Mike North. The league did not intentionally plan Chiefs games around her concerts. If we trust the league’s words.