SUNRISE, Fla. — The spirit of rivalry and excitement hung in the air during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Florida Panthers.
The excitement wasn’t just contained within the rink. Among the high-profile personalities gracing the Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday were pop sensation Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. The pair, who have captured public attention since the start of their widely followed relationship in 2023, were spotted arriving hand-in-hand, eliciting a buzz from onlookers.
Fans witnessed a thrilling showdown on the ice as the Oilers overturned a three-goal deficit from the first period, securing a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory in overtime, leveling the series at two games apiece.
Travis Kelce, celebrated for his achievements as a Super Bowl-winning tight end with the Kansas City Chiefs, shares a passion for hockey with his brother, Jason Kelce. Ever since linking up with Swift, who boasts a remarkable 14 Grammy wins, Kelce has joined her in attending numerous major sporting events, stirring excitement among enthusiasts.
Speculation swirled before Thursday’s game about a potential appearance by the couple. Just prior to the match, a helicopter was observed landing near the arena in Sunrise, Florida. Exclusive access points in the arena were temporarily restricted, and media personnel faced limited elevator access as the anticipation bubbled.
Television broadcasts captured Swift and Kelce during the game’s initial period, further amplifying the evening’s buzz.
Swift recently made headlines with her announcement about regaining the rights to her entire musical catalogue. Through a detailed message on her official website, she declared that she had successfully acquired her entire collection of recordings, previously issued via Big Machine Records, from Shamrock Capital, their last proprietor. Swift’s efforts in re-recording her early albums over the years aimed at reclaiming ownership of her art have been well-documented and applauded.
Among the other celebrities spotted at the game were ex-Miami Dolphins defensive great Jason Taylor, who participated in pre-game festivities, and hockey icon Jaromir Jagr. Miami Heat’s captain, Bam Adebayo, was also at the arena, joined by former Heat captain Udonis Haslem for the pre-game drum ritual earlier in the week.