We all know Caitlin Clark’s interest lies with more than just basketball. She’s taken her love for sports to soccer and golf. But when it comes to the NFL, Clark’s allegiance has been laser-focused on one team for years: the Kansas City Chiefs. Her recent post left fans buzzing, and comments started flooding in.

Now, CC’s latest shoutout to the Chiefs on X has put her loyalty to Kansas City in the spotlight yet again. The Chiefs Kingdom saw them narrowly defeat the Denver Broncos in a tense 16-14 game. And the WNBA star couldn’t contain her excitement, posting her reaction, a simple but powerful “CHIEFSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” 

Coming from Des Moines, Iowa—a state without its own NFL team—her love for Chiefs needs no reason. And it’s not just her. Many Iowans claim Kansas City as their team due to its proximity and the absence e of a local team creating a natural connection. Clark’s family, deeply rooted in sports, shares this loyalty; her grandfather even played college football, reflecting a longstanding tradition of sports passion.  

So, when the Chiefs finally broke their Super Bowl drought, you know the Indiana Fever star was cheering them on. But the Chiefs haven’t just left Clark in the fan section. They celebrated her journey, too, sharing a throwback picture of a young Caitlin in the Chiefs gear.

Back in her Iowa Hawkeyes days, when CC was set for a second straight Final Four, the Chiefs posted a heartwarming message: “You cheered for us. Now it’s our turn! All of Chiefs Kingdom is rooting for you tonight, @CaitlinClark22.” The fact that such a high-profile NFL team dug through the Clark family archives, that too when she was still in college, speaks volumes.

Also, on Christmas Day during Week 16, we saw the Fever guard at Arrowhead Stadium, supporting her favorite team as they battled the Las Vegas Raiders. Sporting a Chiefs tee, she was on the field, greeting players and even swapping jerseys with Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice. 

Now, she has transitioned to a professional career with a growing fanbase —including loyal Iowans and new supporters alike. This growing community also took to X (Twitter) to express their interest in the Iowa former’s fangirling. 

Caitlin Clark’s lifelong loyalty sparks fan frenzy

As Clark’s post took social media by storm, fans flooded the comments section with a mix of surprise, support, and downright excitement. One fan exclaimed, “Just fell to my knees in the Walmart parking lot.😭😭my goat is a Chiefs fan!” capturing the unexpected thrill Clark’s loyalty created for those unaware of her NFL allegiance. 

However, not everyone was thrilled. Some followers seemed shocked, almost disappointed, as one fan wrote, “Oh no, you’re a Chiefs fan.” CC’s allegiance may have felt like a betrayal for fans who support rival teams like the Packers, Vikings, or Bears. Plus, the team’s association with recent controversies may also have contributed to some fans’ surprise at Clark’s enthusiasm for the team. 

A number of admirers were shocked that people don’t know CC has been a lifelong Chiefs fan. One such commentator said, “We gotta defend her for being an OG Chiefs fan now 😂.” Another shared the 23-year-old’s picture with Rice and the childhood throws picture. “The people in the comments definitely haven’t seen these pics,” they added. 

Another fan added, “Srsly, her family literally spent Christmas Day at the Chiefs game… 😭”—and it’s true; Clark and her family have been such dedicated fans. And, as one fan summed it up: “Ooo…we learned something new today. She’s a day 1 fan.” They basically meant that it’s nothing new. It was even all over the headlines just recently. 

A few days back, the hooper ran into Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” in Indianapolis, where both stars were in the VIP section. And it seemed like they bonded well over their mutual love for Swifte and their midwestern roots. 

All in all, Caitlin Clark’s lifelong love for the Chiefs is out in the open. As the Chiefs chase their three-peat, we can expect to see more of CC’s social media interaction with them, and who knows, maybe even a collaboration in the coming months.