Is Buffalo prepared for the arrival of Taylor Swift? And is the globetrotting pop icon ready for a Rust Belt town situated on the eastern shore of the third-most polluted lake in America?

These are the inquiries swirling among Swifties and Bills Mafia enthusiasts as the Kansas City Chiefs head to western New York for Sunday’s Divisional Round playoff showdown.

Swift, a familiar presence at Chiefs games this season due to her ongoing relationship with Kansas City star Travis Kelce, faces a dilemma as the reigning Sᴜper Bowl champions gear up for a crucial playoff game in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard Park. The uncertainty surrounding whether she will attend to cheer on her boyfriend reмai𝚗s, as the New York-based Swift typically keeps her plans private, requiring a degree of speculation.

Complicating matters is the imminent Asian leg of Swift’s international tour, commencing on February 7 in Tokyo. While there is a 17-day gap between Sunday’s game and the tour ƙicƙ-off, Swift previously skipped the Chiefs’ October 29 game in Denver, preparing for the Brazilian leg of her ‘Eras’ tour, which started two weeks later. If the Chiefs advance, her tour commitments might also clasҺ with the AFC Championship on January 28.

Given these considerations, Swift could potentially opt for a (private) flight to Buffalo for Sunday’s game. However, other factors come into play, including the accommodations at Highmark Stadium – a venue known for fervent fans and harsh weather conditions, not dissimilar to Swift’s experiences at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.

Moreover, the game in Orchard Park will be a departure from the familiar Chiefs fans as Bills Mafia supporters, known for their intensity, will be in attendance. The question of where a multi-millionaire like Swift might stay for the game adds another layer to the decision-making process.

With Kelce likely lodging at his team’s hotel, Swift will need to find a suitable place to stay on Saturday night and possibly Sunday. While luxury options like the Curtiss Hotel exist, someone accustomed to five-star treatment might consider staying at the residence of a billionaire, such as Bills owner Terry Pegula. However, sharing accommodations with a Chiefs supporter might not align with Pegula’s game-day focus.

A fan playfully speculated on social media about Swift checking into the finest hotel in Buffalo, emphasizing the potential challenges of her accommodation choices. Swift could also choose to depart (privately) after the game, but such a rushed itinerary might diminish the overall value of the trip, especially since Kelce will be with his teammates throughout the visit.

The Chiefs have a 7-3 record with Swift in attendance, a fact that holds varying significance depending on one’s perspective on her music. With the 2023 season nearing its conclusion, opportunities for Swift to witness Kelce in action are dwindling. Considering the possibility of the Chiefs’ season concluding in Orchard Park on Sunday, and the Bills’ recent success, Swift might opt to seize the chance to watch Kelce play while she still has the opportunity.