United Kingdom, Feb. 5 -- Patrick Mahomes has "built a great friendship" with Taylor Swift.

The 29-year-old NFL star - who plays with the 'Bad Blood' hitmaker's boyfriend Travis Kelce for the Kansas City Chiefs - has loved having her at the games, and he's grateful he and wife Brittany have been able to get to know her properly.

Speaking at a Super Bowl press conference this week, he told reporters in a clip shared by KMBC 9 News: "Taylor being at all the games has been awesome."

He added: "Now, I just know Taylor better now and I feel like I've built a great friendship with her. And my wife and Taylor have a built a friendship as well."

Patrick also reflected on how Taylor being at games is even having a wider impact on the sport.

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