Travis Kelce MIA: Chiefs Star's DNC Appearance Rumored Despite Preseason Game Conflict

NFL star Travis Kelce was rumored to be a possible surprise guest at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), but he did not appear due to his team's preseason game. However, despite the conflicting schedule, some are speculating that Kelce may have planned to attend the DNC after the game if he did not play.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sparked speculation that he may have been planning to attend the final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) despite his team's preseason game conflict on Thursday.

CBS host Gayle King mentioned during the DNC coverage that Kelce had "reached out" to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign expressing his interest in attending her speech on day four of the convention.

Travis Kelce MIA: Chiefs Star's DNC Appearance Rumored Despite Preseason Game Conflict

However, the Chiefs were scheduled to face the Chicago Bears in their final preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium at 8:20 p.m., creating a scheduling conflict for Kelce.

King's co-hosts quickly reminded her of Kelce's game, but she remained determined, suggesting that he may have planned to attend the DNC after the game if he did not play.

Travis Kelce MIA: Chiefs Star's DNC Appearance Rumored Despite Preseason Game Conflict

"I know he has a game, but that doesn't mean he's playing," King stated.

While Kelce did not appear at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday night, he also did not play in the final preseason game, adding fuel to the speculation about his potential DNC appearance after the game.

Travis Kelce MIA: Chiefs Star's DNC Appearance Rumored Despite Preseason Game Conflict

The scheduling conflict between the Chiefs' game and the DNC also caused frustration among fans in Kansas City, as the usual local broadcast was replaced with the DNC coverage.

However, the Chiefs' game was aired on NFL Network, but due to blackout restrictions, fans in Kansas City were unable to stream the game in the local market.

Travis Kelce MIA: Chiefs Star's DNC Appearance Rumored Despite Preseason Game Conflict

Despite the scheduling conflict and his absence from the DNC, Kelce has not publicly commented on his rumored plans to attend the event.