Now streaming: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance inspired two Christmas movies; where to see | Hollywood

The headline-grabbing romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has inspired two festive films perfect to kick off your holiday season. Love, football and holiday cheer – Lifetime and Hallmark couldn’t resist this recipe! What happens when the biggest pop star in the world falls in love with a football legend? “Christmas in the Spotlight,” starring Jessica Lord, and “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” directed by Julie Sherman Wolfe, have the answer. Whether you’re a Swiftie or an NFL fan, here’s everything you need to know to stream these holiday treats!

Here’s how to see Christmas in the spotlight

Christmas in the Spotlight premiered on November 23, 2024, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Loosely based on the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, this “Swelce”-inspired film tells the story of Bowyn (Jessica Lord), a blonde pop star, and Drew (Laith Wallschleger), a soccer player. You can watch the film on Lifetime via live TV streaming services like Philo, which offers a 7-day free trial and includes Lifetime in its channel lineup. Alternatively, you can also watch it on DirecTV Stream.

What is “Christmas Spotlight” about?

If you’ve been following the love story of 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift and Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, this storyline may sound familiar. Similar to Taylor and Travis’ romance that began last summer and quickly found the two cheering each other on at stadiums and concerts, “Christmas in the Spotlight” mirrors the same story, following pop star Bowyn and soccer player Drew as they how they deal with love in public.

Their relationship faces challenges from paparazzi, wayward fans and Bowyn’s jealous ex, who stirs up controversy by twisting her words. To make it up to her, Bowyn writes a heartfelt song for Drew, confessing her love and promising not to fool around again. As Lifetime teases, the couple will have to decide by Christmas time whether their love will withstand the spotlight or fade away. The show also stars Jeannie Mai and Haley Kalil.

Here’s how to watch Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story

Once you’re done with the first film, there’s even more to enjoy! Hallmark Channel will premiere “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” this Saturday, November 30th. Interestingly, this marquee film is a co-production with the NFL, so look out for some familiar faces, including Travis Kelce’s mother Donna.

While the story revolves around a romance, it is not a direct reference to Travis and Taylor. Instead, it tells the story of a Kansas City Chiefs superfan and the team’s director of fan engagement as they fall in love. You can watch the film on Hallmark Channel if you have cable, or stream it on services like Philo, DirecTV Stream, FrndlyTV, and Fubo, which offer free trials.

What is “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” about?

Although Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story is about the Chiefs star, the author, Julie Sherman Wolfe, is actually a San Francisco 49ers fan. She revealed that she was commissioned to write the film just a week after Super Bowl LVIII, in which the Chiefs defeated the 49ers. “I was still nursing my wounds,” Wolfe admitted with a laugh. “But when Hallmark asked if I could distance myself from the loss to write the film, I said, ‘Absolutely. I’m a professional,” she said, according to the AP.

Set against the backdrop of the Kansas City Chiefs, the story follows Derrick, a new recruit to the team who falls in love with Alana, a loyal fan whose family owns a local Chiefs memorabilia shop. As they discuss the team’s traditions, including Christmas decorations and family reunions, sparks fly between them. The film combines holiday joy, football and family values.