After attending two of Swift’s concerts in November 2024, Clark revealed that Swift gifted her four bags of Eras Tour merchandise with a personalized note about how “inspiring” she was. Perhaps it was then that Swift also gifted Clark an invite to this week’s playoffs game.

Taylor Swift hugs Caitlin Clark, right, as they celebrate with Swift’s father, Scott Swift, left, following a touchdown by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. AP

Taylor Swift joined family and Caitlin Clark at Chiefs game, visibly nervous yet excited as Kelce's touchdown secured their playoff victory against the Texans.