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Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce married on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York, in a ceremony that drew dozens of fans outside the venue and shut down one of the busiest areas of the city. A spokesperson confirmed to news agencies that the 36-year-old pair were married, as reported by BBC and Deutsche Welle.

Coverage comparison

Coverage of the wedding has been consistent across BBC and Deutsche Welle, both of which report that the ceremony took place at Madison Square Garden and featured a star-studded guest list. Deutsche Welle added specific details about the ceremony, including that it was officiated by Adam Sandler, that Swift's brother Austin Swift served as her Man of Honor, and that Jason Kelce was Travis Kelce's Best Man. BBC's reporting also touched on the speculative elements of the event, including a possible "whimsical" theme and dress code, which were not mentioned by Deutsche Welle. No official pictures from inside the venue have been released, according to BBC.

Key claims

  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden on Friday, as confirmed by a spokesperson and reported by BBC and Deutsche Welle.
  • The wedding had a star-studded guest list, with celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, Ethan Hawke, Jimmy Fallon, and Abby Wambach spotted entering the venue, as reported by Deutsche Welle. BBC also listed Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Hugh Grant, Gracie Abrams, Ellie Goulding, Graham Norton, and Dakota Johnson as attendees.
  • The ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler, and Taylor Swift's brother Austin Swift served as her Man of Honor, with Jason Kelce as Travis Kelce's Best Man, according to a spokesperson as reported by Deutsche Welle.
  • Guests were reportedly banned from bringing phones and had to sign non-disclosure agreements, as reported by Deutsche Welle, citing reports.
  • Swift and Kelce were engaged in August 2025, as reported by BBC.
  • No official pictures from inside the venue have been released, according to BBC.
  • The wedding may have had a "whimsical" theme, with guests possibly told to dress in a specific style, as speculated by BBC, citing fashion experts and reports.