Caitlin Clark blends in with Swifties, trades friendship bracelets at Taylor Swift’s Indianapolis concert
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Caitlin Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year, brought the worlds of basketball and pop music together at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour stop at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The rising star expressed her excitement on social media, sharing photos from the concert on her Instagram Stories with the caption, "I'm fired up." Surrounded by a sold-out crowd of devoted Swifties, Clark blended in seamlessly, embracing the moment as a true fan.
Basketball star Caitlin Clark is attending tonight’s show!#IndyTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/XmLXRjsdIh
— Taylor Swift Charts (@chartstswift) November 1, 2024
Caitlin Clark engages Swifties with friendship bracelet tradition
Dressed casually in a white tee and jeans, Caitlin Clark attended the concert with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, in a VIP suite. Fans quickly captured her exchanging friendship bracelets with other Swifties, a cherished tradition at Taylor's shows.
🚨Caitlin Clark trading friendship bracelets with fans at tonight’s show!! pic.twitter.com/RmHF9x6jwS
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) November 1, 2024
One fan tweeted, "I kind of wish Caitlin Clark went on the stage with Taylor Swift. CC could have gained even more fame. I’ll let the picture looking like an oil painting slide."
I kind of wish Caitlin Clark went on the stage with Taylor Swift. CC could have gained even more fame. I’ll let the picture looking like an oil painting slide.
— Andy froemel (@FroemelAndy) November 2, 2024
Another user commented, "It's great about Caitlinn that she connects so well with her fans."
It's great about Caitlinn that she connects so well with her fans
— Rohit Rajput (@rohitdlw2019) November 2, 2024
One fan said, "Caitlin Clark at the Eras Tour, this is kind of my entire brand."
caitlin clark at the eras tour this is kind of my entire brand pic.twitter.com/VKu4XggJAb
— allie (@allietlgad) November 1, 2024
While another lamented, "Caitlin Clark trading friendship bracelets with fans is such a sweet gesture! It's moments like these that really show her connection with her supporters."
Caitlin Clark is trading friendship bracelets with fans at tonight’s show, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere!
— Sanjay Panwar Gurjar (@SanjayPanwarGu2) November 2, 2024
Another added, "Caitlin Clark connecting with fans like that makes the experience even more special. Love to see athletes engaging with their supporters."
Caitlin Clark connecting with fans like that makes the experience even more special. Love to see athletes engaging with their supporters. 😊
— Er. Rishi Yadav (@Rishi261377) November 2, 2024
Caitlin Clark cheers for Taylor Swift
The excitement built after Taylor Swift's opening act Gracie Abrams performed on stage. Caitlin Clark dedicated a post on her Instagram Story to Swift’s performance of 'Enchanted', a song she previously highlighted on TikTok as her favorite.
Clark was also seen with her Fever teammate, Lexie Hull, who shared her own Swiftie credentials after returning from New York City just in time for the show.
Clark’s love for Swift aligns with her public support for the Kansas City Chiefs, a team they both cheer for.
After Swift attended a Chiefs game to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, Clark tweeted, "Taylor Swift, welcome to the good side," celebrating their shared fandom.
🚨| Caitlin Clark heard her all-time favorite Taylor Swift song, “Enchanted” live! pic.twitter.com/o1MC3yIili
— Taylor Swift Updates (@TSUpdating) November 2, 2024
Caitlin Clark's enthusiasm for Taylor Swift is palpable
Amid all the concert excitement, Caitlin Clark had a big day with the announcement of Stephanie White as the new head coach for the Indiana Fever, a move she wholeheartedly endorsed.
According to Women's Fast Break, Clark’s connection to Swift goes beyond mere fandom; it has sparked comparisons between the basketball sensation's popularity and the global pop icon.
White even mentioned this dynamic in a podcast, hinting that Swift could easily dedicate her hit '22' to Clark, who once wore that number.
As she took on her fan role at the concert, her enthusiasm for Swift was unmistakable. The act of trading friendship bracelets with fans symbolizes a bond within the popstar's fandom, referencing her lyrics while celebrating shared admiration.
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