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Travis Kelce Skips VMAs for Chiefs Game
27 Sep
Summary
- Travis Kelce will miss the 2026 MTV VMAs due to a Chiefs game.
- Taylor Swift will receive the first-ever Artist Director Honors.
- The couple married on July 3, 2026, in New York City.
Travis Kelce will be absent from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, scheduled for September 27th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. His absence is due to a commitment with his NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs, who are set to play the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift is scheduled to receive a new accolade at the ceremony: the Artist Director Honors. This award celebrates artists who contribute creatively behind the camera in music video production. Swift also anticipates the premiere of the official music video for her latest single, 'Patient Zero,' from her album 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.'
Swift is a leading nominee with nine nods and is currently tied with Beyoncé as the most awarded musician in VMA history, each holding 30 trophies. This isn't the first time Kelce has missed the VMAs due to football commitments; he was also unable to attend in 2024.
In personal news, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot on July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Both have expressed deep gratitude and excitement as they embrace this new chapter in their relationship.
