8 Unforgettable Photos of Taylor Swift Cheering on the Knicks Over the Years

Taylor Swift has attended a handful of New York Knicks games since 2014

NEED TO KNOW

• Taylor Swift has been a New York Knicks fan since at least 2014 and reportedly owns an Amar’e Stoudemire jersey

• Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt apologized after questioning Swift’s fandom during the 2026 NBA Finals
• Swift has been spotted courtside at multiple Knicks games, next to other celebrity fans like Ben Stiller and Kate Upton

Taylor Swift's love for New York City is well documented — and that love extends to one of the Big Apple's beloved basketball teams.

Since 2014, the pop star has been spotted cheering for the New York Knicks in at least four different games. Though she hasn't been as vocal about her fandom, like Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet, her courtside support isn't as fair-weather as some may think.

Knicks lead radio analyst Monica McNutt caught some heat from Swifties after she said that "The Fate of Ophelia" singer was "not a Knicks fan" and told her to "get out of here" after spotting her on celebrity row at Madison Square Garden during the 2026 NBA Finals. McNutt told TMZ that she stood corrected after learning that Swift has an old Amar'e Stoudemire jersey.

"I mispoke, I did not know," she explained in June 2026, adding that she hadn't seen the singer at a game before. "But shout-out to T-Swift, we can be united in orange and blue."

In honor of the sport, keep scrolling to see photos of Taylor Swift cheering on the Knicks over the years.

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Swift cheers on the Knicks in 2014 alongside Karlie Kloss

During an October 2014 game against the Chicago Bulls, Swift was photographed at the game wearing an all-black outfit while sitting next to model Karlie Kloss.

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She and Kloss smile for a photo with Ben Stiller’s son

Kloss wasn't the only famous face Swift sat next to during that October 2014 game. Stiller and his son, Quinlin Stiller, were also in celebrity row — and the Zoolander star even snapped a pic of the trio!

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Swift takes a group courtside group selfie with Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, Amanda Seyfried and Justin Long

When the Knicks faced off against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden in November 2014, the "Cruel Summer" singer was there to cheer them on alongside Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, Amanda Seyfried and Justin Long.

Though Long and Seyfried broke up the following year, Verlander and Upton got married in 2017.

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She and Upton pose for a pic on the court

While Swift and Upton seemed close at that 2014 game, they haven't been spotted together publicly too many times since. However, the former Sports Illustrated cover model shared footage on Instagram from her time at the singer's Eras Tour in October 2023.

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Swift looks visibly stressed during the Knicks’ game against the Orlando Magic in 2014

While sitting next to Long and Seyfried at the Knicks, Swift cradled her head in her hands during one of the game's tense moments. Long later joked with HuffPost that he was "so embarrassed when the singer caught him humming her song "Shake It Off."

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She shares a kiss with Travis Kelce at the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals

It would be over a decade until Swift was photographed at another Knicks game. This time, she shared a kiss with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, during their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers in May 2026.

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Swift rocks matching shirts with Este Haim and Mariska Hargitay at the 2026 NBA Finals

The singer-songwriter attended Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals in the most iconic set of matching outfits to date. She and Mariska Hargitay wore custom blue and orange t-shirts that said "Stevie Knicks," which matched Alana and Este Haim, whose tees said "Knickelback" and "Knicole Kidman."

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She celebrates the Knicks winning game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals

After the Knicks took home the win for Game 4, Swift was spotted celebrating in the celebrity-filled crowd — and giving Kylie Jenner a hug.

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