Is There a Sabrina Carpenter-Taylor Swift Collab Coming? Everything You Need to Know

Speculation about a potential collaboration between pop superstars Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter has sent fans into a frenzy, sparked by cryptic clues linking both artists to 12 August 2025.

Swift's website, featuring a countdown timer expiring at 12:12 AM ET, and Carpenter's site, newly updated with the same date, have fueled rumours of a joint project, possibly tied to Swift's anticipated album, TS12.

With over 300 million Instagram followers combined, the duo's potential partnership is a cultural moment in the making, but no official confirmation has emerged.

Clues Driving the Collaboration Buzz

The excitement began when fans noticed Taylor Swift's website displaying 'EXPIRES AUGUST 12 AT 12:12AM ET' alongside a countdown timer, hinting at a major announcement.

Simultaneously, Sabrina Carpenter's website added 'August 12' while promoting her upcoming album, Man's Best Friend, set for release on 29 August 2025.

Fans on X, including @theTSupdates, posted, 'Sabrina Carpenter's official website teases a cryptic "August 12th, 2025", fuelling rumours of a collaboration with Taylor Swift.'

Another clue came from a Taylor Nation post featuring Carpenter, with @fopminui noting, 'Sabrina Carpenter is rumoured to be featured on TS12, as she recently posted "Go put on some clothes!"—the same phrase Taylor used when she called Sabrina to perform with her at The Eras Tour last year.'

Additional hints include Swift's Summer Collection 2025 ad using a font similar to Carpenter's and coffee ring stains in both artists' email campaigns, echoing Swift's earlier album announcements.

While these cryptic clues have fans convinced, no concrete evidence confirms a collaboration.

A History of Musical Synergy

Swift and Carpenter share a deep professional and personal bond, amplifying speculation.

Carpenter, a longtime Swift fan, opened for Swift's Eras Tour in Latin America, Asia, and Australia in 2023 and 2024, even joining her onstage in New Orleans on 26 October 2024 for a surprise performance of Espresso and Please Please Please.

Swift, introducing the set, said, 'I'm going to sing a song that's not mine, but it's somebody that I really love.'

Carpenter reciprocated, exclaiming, 'Holy sh** New Orleans!' after their duet.

Swift later praised Carpenter's Short n' Sweet album on Instagram stories as noted by @PopCrave

Their friendship, documented since 2010 when Carpenter covered Swift's songs on YouTube, also includes shared producer Jack Antonoff, who worked on Swift's Tortured Poets Department and Carpenter's Slim Pickins, linking their lyrical styles.

This history suggests a collaboration is plausible, though unconfirmed.

What's at Stake and What's Next?

A Swift-Carpenter collaboration could dominate charts, given Swift's Eras Tour grossed over £1.5 billion ($2.01 billion) and Carpenter's Short n' Sweet won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2025 Grammys, beating Swift.

Fans speculate Carpenter could feature on TS12, potentially titled Life of a Showgirl, as suggested by @TheePopGossip on X: 'Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter's collaboration has been confirmed for TS12. "Life of a Showgirl".'

However, such claims remain unverified, and Carpenter's team has not commented on her album's tracklist.

The 12 August announcement may reveal a single, album, or tour update, with estimated production costs for a major single reaching £150,000 ($200,925).

As Swift's Eras Tour nears its 8 December 2025 finale in Vancouver, and Carpenter's Man's Best Friend approaches, fans await clarity on whether this pop culture moment will materialise.

For now, the buzz reflects the duo's unmatched influence and fans' eagerness for a historic duet.