The Kansas City Chiefs’ path back to the Super Bowl begins tonight in São Paulo, Brazil, and all attention is on tight end Travis Kelce following news of his engagement to pop star Taylor Swift.

“I love when the lights are bright,” Kelce said ahead of the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers. “Ever since I’ve been dating Taylor, life has been fun. It’s been exciting. Obviously, a lot more eyes, and I accept that. It’s just…I’m living life, living on a high.”

Swift was a constant presence at Chiefs games last year, including at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. But she is not in attendance at tonight’s season opener in Brazil, likely due to the travel, though no specific reason was given for her absence. TMZ reported, “It’s not a shocker Taylor skipped the international game … since none of the WAGs made the trip. It’s just a 2-day jaunt leaving no time for the fams to intermingle. Plus, it’s safe to assume security for Taylor played a role in the decision-making.” Last year, she only attended home games.

At the end of 2023, Swift performed the Eras Tour in Brazil. “Bringing a tour to Brazil has been something I’ve dreamt of for years, and those fans blew my expectations away,” she posted on Instagram. “We’ve officially wrapped up the 2023 Eras Tour and we got to end the year with 6 shows in Rio and São Paulo, with the most magical crowds. I’m so grateful to my touring family, my band, crew and dancers for everything they put into this show all year. To the people who came to see it, you are what made those stadiums feel so alive and electric and unforgettable for me. Really just feeling so proud and moved by what I got to be a part of.”