Taylor Swift has been urged to stay away from Allegiant Stadium as the unbeaten Chiefs prepare to face the Raiders in a matchup featuring two 3-0 teams.
Taylor Swift’s presence at Kansas City Chiefs games has become a regular part of the NFL conversation, but one former Raiders player would rather see her stay home when the Chiefs visit Las Vegas.
Akbar Gbajabiamila, who played for the Raiders during their Oakland era, warned against the possibility of Chiefs supporters taking over Allegiant Stadium.
During a discussion about the Raiders’ home-field advantage, he specifically addressed Swift, with Matt Iseman joking that she should “watch yourself.” Gbajabiamila responded by telling Swift not to attend.
His comments centered on concerns that large numbers of visiting fans can reduce the atmosphere normally created by a home crowd.
He recalled the strong home-field advantage the Raiders enjoyed in Oakland and argued that Las Vegas faces a different challenge when fans sell tickets to visiting supporters.
Swift has attended Kansas City’s first two games of the season. She watched the Sept. 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos alongside Tom Cruise before returning for the Sept. 20 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
When Travis Kelce scored his first touchdown of the season, Swift celebrated by pointing toward her wedding ring and identifying him as her husband.
The possibility of Swift appearing in Las Vegas adds another layer to a game already carrying major significance in the AFC West.
Both Kansas City and Las Vegas entered Week 4 with 3-0 records, making it the first meeting between the division rivals while both were unbeaten through their opening three games.
The matchup was scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium, with CBS carrying the broadcast. Streaming options listed in the supplied viewing information included DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and Paramount+, with free trials available to eligible new subscribers on some services.
