
Caitlin Clark, the standout star for the Indiana Fever, has found herself defending her support for the Kansas City Chiefs amidst claims that she’s just another “bandwagon” fan. In a recent appearance on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, Clark made it clear that her admiration for the Chiefs goes back long before their current fame, including the rise of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Clark explained that she grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, just three hours away from Kansas City, where her family was deeply rooted in Chiefs fandom. “The Chiefs were the closest NFL team to us, and my dad was a huge fan,” Clark shared. “People think I’m jumping on the bandwagon, but I was a Chiefs fan long before Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce came along. We were with the team from the start.”
This wasn’t the first time Clark had publicly displayed her support for the Chiefs. Back in November 2023, she made an appearance on ESPN’s Manningcast during a game between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. During that broadcast, she reiterated her lifelong passion for the team, further cementing her place among their most loyal fans.
Since then, Clark has continued to cheer for the Chiefs both online and in person. In December 2023, she even swapped jerseys with rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice during a Christmas Day game. Her enthusiasm for the Chiefs has even led some to compare her to the team’s most famous celebrity fan, Taylor Swift, due to their shared visibility in supporting the team.
As the 2024-2025 NFL playoffs approach, Caitlin Clark remains an avid Chiefs supporter. The team has already secured the top spot in the AFC, setting them up for a favorable position heading into the postseason. With key players like Mahomes and Kelce expected to take a break in the final regular season game, Clark will surely be one of many fans watching closely as the Chiefs aim for another Super Bowl victory.
Despite the critics, Clark’s connection to the Kansas City Chiefs remains deeply rooted in her upbringing, making it clear that her fandom was never about riding the coattails of superstars. Instead, it’s about the team, the community, and the memories that have shaped her loyalty for years.