Who is WNBA star Caitlin Clark’s favorite Chiefs player? No prize for guessing. because it’s none other than Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce. The WNBA star joined Travis and Jason Kelce on their podcast for the first episode of 2025. And there she was asked to name the player who is her favorite in the Chiefs jersey. And after listening to his name, Travis could not resist but to get stunned.
Caitlin Clark Names Travis Kelce Her Favorite Chiefs Player
The 22-year star sensation of the Indiana Fever is an outstanding WNBA player and a die-hard fan of the NFL. So of course, On January 2, she appeared on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, where she opened up about her deep-rooted love for the Kansas City Chiefs and her admiration for Travis, who happens to be her favorite player. Having been raised in a household that was well acquainted with the Chiefs, Clark has really kept it in the family. Their tradition was to go to a game every year where the Chiefs played. One that really stuck with her was that of spending Christmas Eve freezing at a game and watching Travis Kelce play, which has now left little doubt about her loyalty to the team.
When asked by Jason about her favorite player, Clark didn’t hesitate. “I mean, obviously Travis is up there,” she said, sparking a wave of excitement from both Kelce brothers. “I’m obviously a big Patrick [Mahomes] fan too,” she continued, acknowledging the star quarterback, but it was clear where her loyalty lay. The conversation took a fun turn when Travis, ever the prankster, imitated Mahomes’ signature voice, humorously thanking Clark in a nasally tone.
When asked by Jason about her favorite player, Clark didn’t hesitate. “I mean, obviously Travis is up there,” she said, sparking a wave of excitement from both Kelce brothers. “I’m obviously a big Patrick [Mahomes] fan too,” she continued, acknowledging the star quarterback, but it was clear where her loyalty lay. The conversation took a fun turn when Travis, ever the prankster, imitated Mahomes’ signature voice, humorously thanking Clark in a nasally tone.
Clark also made a point to dismiss any notions of being a “bandwagon” fan. “My dad was a big Chiefs fan growing up,” she clarified, addressing the misconceptions that she jumped on the bandwagon after the team’s recent successes. “I was [a fan] before Patrick [Mahomes] and Travis were on the team. We’ve been big fans, and all the success you guys have had has made it a lot of fun.” The conversation shifted to the Chiefs’ current season, with Kansas City boasting an impressive 13-1 record. Jason asked Clark to share her thoughts on the team’s Super Bowl hopes, and she expressed confidence. “I’m feeling good,” Clark said.
“But also, you guys have made it interesting as a fan,” Clark told Travis. “I think that’s what I appreciate about you guys the most. You guys have that edge, that clutch factor,” Clark explained. Besides her affinity for the Chiefs, She also went ahead to serve Travis along with his lover, Taylor Swift, during her earlier appearance at one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Indianapolis, further cementing her opinion of both the athlete and the couple at large. No doubt she has where she thralls with infectious enthusiasm and devotion, the same devotion towards how one loves the Chiefs as Caitlin Clark continues to show by walking through the fire even for her sports career.
“But also, you guys have made it interesting as a fan,” Clark told Travis. “I think that’s what I appreciate about you guys the most. You guys have that edge, that clutch factor,” Clark explained. Besides her affinity for the Chiefs, She also went ahead to serve Travis along with his lover, Taylor Swift, during her earlier appearance at one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Indianapolis, further cementing her opinion of both the athlete and the couple at large. No doubt she has where she thralls with infectious enthusiasm and devotion, the same devotion towards how one loves the Chiefs as Caitlin Clark continues to show by walking through the fire even for her sports career.
