There is no better time than the Super Bowl to draw seasoned or amateur sports bettors to the table, with high rollers looking to capitalize on the growing impact Taylor Swift has had on reshaping the sports world.
Prop bets have always been a quirky, fan-favorite since you can bet on anything from the length of the National Anthem to the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach during the Big Game.
But what about the chances Swift will wear a Philadelphia Eagles shirt (the singer did grow up in the Keystone State), or perhaps her beau, Kansas City Chiefs‘ tight end Travis Kelce will propose?
Well, there’s a (novelty prop) bet for that. A novelty prop in the betting world is essentially a casual way of betting where sportsbooks aren’t involved. In fact, placing a real-money bet on a Taylor Swift prop is not permitted in most sportsbooks operating in the United States.
So while Taylor Swift prop bets may not be legal in the U.S., there are some fun ones that may work well to add to your “party prop sheet” at your living room Super Bowl party. And there are other ways U.S. sportsbooks are looking to capitalize on the “Taylor Swift effect” in other (legal) ways. Find out all you need to know below.
What is a prop bet?
Game prop bets infuse a bit of novelty to the sport betting experience by allowing you to bet on specific events that occur within a game, series or regular season. This doesn’t include the outcome of the game; rather, props relate directly to what is happening, such as the player to score the first Eagles touchdown, the first play of the game (pass, play or sack) or if the Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley will rush for over 112.5 yards.
Why you can’t make Taylor Swift Super Bowl prop bets
In the U.S., other prop bets not related to the outcome of the game are not permitted on most sportsbooks. So, any money-related bets on Taylor Swft props are illegal.
There are, however, legitimate sports betting sites in other countries, such as Canada or offshore accounts, which are not regulated by the U.S., where Swift props are permitted. FanDuel Canada is among those sites and is promoting the prop on the platform X: Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift post Super Bowl?
BetMGM Senior Trader Tristan David told USA TODAY in 2024 that since prop bets require action on the field and the result shown in the box score, betting on Swift makes it difficult since she “doesn’t play the game.”
Taylor Swift prop bets for Super Bowl parties
You can guarantee Taylor Swift prop bets will be popping up among friends at bars, in the living room during the Super Bowl or on your personal party prop pool since they are primarily for entertainment purposes only.
Tip: odds are represented by a number over 100 and have either a plus or minus sign in front of them. The favorite side in a bet is generally accompanied by a negative number (-) while the underdog will come with a positive number (+). To read more, check out this video on sports betting basics.
Just for fun, let’s look at a few ideas from what has been floating around the internet, including the biggest one of all:
Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift?
Yes: +800
No: -2000
Will Taylor Swift appear on stage with Kendrick Lamar?
No: -5000
Yes: +1000
How many times will Taylor Swift be shown live during the game?
Over 6.5: -120
Under 6.5: -120
Will Taylor Swift wear a Travis Kelce jersey during the game?
No: -400
Yes: +250
What type of headgear will Taylor Swift have on?
Knit cap: -150
Hat: +110
What will be the color of Taylor Swift’s lipstick?
Red: -1500
Any other color: +600
Where will Donna Kelce be sitting?
In front of Swift: -120
Either side of Swift: +160
Behind Swift: +350
Will Kendrick Lamar perform a Taylor Swift cover song?
No: -3000
Yes: +900
Postgame: First to post on social media
Donald Trump: -500
Taylor Swift: -300
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
