Troy Aikman recently expressed his enthusiasm for the idea of Taylor Swift joining the broadcast booth during a Monday Night Football (MNF) game this season. In an interview on the Sports Media with Richard Deitsch podcast, Aikman mentioned that he and his broadcast partner Joe Buck would be thrilled to host Swift in the booth. Aikman’s excitement is tied to Swift’s influence on the NFL, which has seen a surge in popularity among her fans due to her appearances at games. Aikman noted that Swift brought a new generation of fans to the sport, which he sees as a positive for the NFL. He acknowledged that Swift’s presence in the booth would be warmly welcomed, saying, “Are you kidding me? We’ll escort her up… We would interview her, and she could take as long as she wanted”​.

The buzz around Taylor Swift’s association with the NFL began when she was seen attending multiple Kansas City Chiefs games, often in support of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. These appearances generated significant media attention, further boosting NFL viewership. Aikman commented that Swift’s involvement has been great for the league, especially as it draws in fans who might not typically watch football​.

Swift’s potential appearance in the MNF booth would be an unprecedented moment in sports broadcasting. Aikman humorously added that while he is all for it, his producer might have different feelings about such an event. Regardless, the idea reflects the broader impact of pop culture intersecting with sports, with Taylor Swift standing at the forefront of this trend.

Aikman and Buck, who are set to cover several high-profile games this season, including Kansas City Chiefs matchups, could very well see their MNF ratings rise even further if Swift makes an appearance​.