Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark, and Travis Kelce: A Complete Friendship Timeline

glamour.com:

superstar Caitlin Clark lived every Swiftie's dream when Taylor Swift hugged her at a Kansas City Chiefs —and the moment was a long time coming.As fame reached…new heights…during her transition from to , the 22-year-old athlete was often the “Taylor Swift of women's basketball” for her incredible skill, , and ability to draw to her sport.

This was a particularly apt title as Clark's own Swiftie status can be traced back to the early days of relationship with a certain .In fact, Clark even wears “22” on her jersey, though the number her birthday, not the popular Red track.

Honestly, that's a pretty Taylor Swift move in and of itself (*cough* 1989 *cough*).Of course, the WNBA appreciation has not gone unnoticed by Swift, earning her a spot in the VIP tent during the Eras Tour, which is where she met a high profile fan of her own: .They know how to ball; she knows Aristotle.It was only a matter of time before Taylor Swift made good on her to host Caitlin Clark in Kelce's suite at Arrowhead—and the perfect opportunity presented itself on January 18, 2025.

But what exactly led to that iconic meetup—and will Taylor Swift ever make it to a Indiana Fever game?Here's a complete timeline of their budding friendship with the most recent events up top.January 18, 2025: Caitlin Clark joins Taylor Swift at the Kansas City Chiefs playoff game against the Houston Texans.