Caitlin Clark is coming off an incredible month, having attended two of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts earlier in November. The star WNBA rookie was among thousands of Swifties enjoying the iconic performances at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, but she shared that her love for Taylor Swift’s friendship bracelets almost got the best of her.
Clark attended back-to-back shows, and like many fans at the concerts, she took part in the longstanding Swiftie tradition of exchanging friendship bracelets.
The trend, inspired by the Eras Tour, involves making bracelets with beads, charms, and braided threads, then trading them with fellow fans. It’s become a symbol of camaraderie among Swift’s audience, and Clark was no exception—she was all in.
However, the bracelet craze took a bit of a toll on Clark.
As she got caught up in the excitement of swapping with other concertgoers, she ended up with more bracelets than she bargained for—so many, in fact, that they became uncomfortable.
During a recent interview, Clark revealed, “I had a ton, all the way up my arms. I had to take them off, my circulation was getting cut off,” she said with a laugh, via US Magazine. “Everyone was just chucking their bracelets at me.”
Clark’s experience wasn’t unusual for Swifties attending the concerts, as the bracelet exchange has taken on a life of its own. Many fans show up with dozens of bracelets to give away, and some even come with messages, inside jokes, or nods to specific Taylor Swift songs. For Clark, though, the sheer volume became overwhelming.
Before these two shows, Caitlin Clark had only seen Taylor Swift perform live once, but she’s now attended three concerts in total. Despite the bracelet overload, Clark is clearly a dedicated fan and is already looking forward to seeing Swift again whenever she tours the U.S. in the future.
Her enthusiasm for Swift’s music and the concert atmosphere shows just how much of an impact these shows have on even the most recognizable athletes.
Right now, Taylor Swift is taking her Eras Tour to Toronto, where she is performing three sold-out shows from November 14-16, followed by another set of performances from November 21-23.
The North American leg will wrap up in Vancouver, with three shows at BC Place Stadium from December 6-8. As Swift continues to make her way through Canada, fans like Clark are savoring every moment of this unforgettable tour, which has become a cultural phenomenon.
For Caitlin Clark, her Swift concert adventures reflect her fun and down-to-earth nature, embracing the concert traditions and fan rituals that make the Eras Tour so special.
Although the bracelets had to come off eventually, the memories—and her dedication to Swift’s music—will no doubt last much longer.
