WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark lived every Swiftie’s dream when Taylor Swift hugged her at a Kansas City Chiefs playoff game—and the moment was a long time coming.

As Caitlin Clark’s fame reached…new heights…during her transition from NCAA scoring-leader to WNBA record-smasher, the 22-year-old athlete was often dubbed the “Taylor Swift of women’s basketball” for her incredible skill, business savvy, and ability to draw record-breaking crowds to her sport. This was a particularly apt title as Clark’s own Swiftie status can be traced back to the early days of Swift’s relationship with a certain Kansas City Chiefs player.

In fact, Clark even wears “22” on her jersey, though the number reportedly references her birthday, not the popular Red track. Honestly, that’s a pretty Taylor Swift move in and of itself (cough 1989 cough).

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Of course, the WNBA Rookie of the Year’s 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: Travis Kelce.

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It was only a matter of time before Taylor Swift made good on her promise 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. The pair were seen discussing the game and hugging after a Travis Kelce touchdown.