Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding live updates, photos, guest rumors and more from Madison Square Garden

Since the time Travis Kelce reportedly attended the biggest pop star in the world's show in Kansas City, later sharing on his podcast that he tried to meet her before the concert, it has all led to this.

At the country's most famous venue, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly tying the knot on Friday, holding their wedding at Madison Square Garden. The two have dominated headlines as power couple intertwining sports and pop culture since 2023 — and after years of Swift's appearances at Chiefs games, public appearances together and Kelce's 2025 proposal, they are now getting married.

Especially in the months prior, details have been sparse about the Swift-Kelce wedding. But once Madison Square Garden became the official destination, information about guests, scheduling and more have trickled in. Considering the privacy of the venue, it's unclear how many visuals will be leaked from the highly-anticipated event.

Regardless, considering the star power of Swift and Kelce, there should be plenty of details to come from the wedding for fans to dive into. 

The Sporting News is tracking the latest updates, highlights, photos and more from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, reportedly being held at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Here's the latest from the event.

MORE: Full Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift relationship timeline, from 2023 to 2026

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6:42 p.m. —The Empire State Building is set to shine in light blue on Friday night to celebrate Swift and Kelce.

6:12 p.m. — Even if fans can't get in, they've showed up outside MSG:

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has fans feeling the love ... because a crowd of Swifties turned the sidewalk outside Madison Square Garden into one giant singalong of "Love Story." pic.twitter.com/4CHGvxJcKt

— TMZ (@TMZ) July 3, 2026

6:07 p.m. — Some reports, including the latest from Page Six, indicate Swift will be performing as part of the wedding celebrations. The New York Times also overheard from someone working the event that Swift would take a stage alongside Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney.

6:06 p.m. — Over the last few hours, a ton of big names have been spotted making their way to MSG for the festivities. A more full list of celebrities, NFL players and more can be found here.

Chiefs teammates like Kareem Hunt, Mecole Hardman, Trent McDuffie, Tre Watson, Jake Briningstool and Jared Wile have all been spotted:

— Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) July 3, 2026

4:02 p.m. — TMZ reports that an ice sculpture was delivered to Madison Square Garden today from from Okamoto Studio Custom Ice in Queens. Unfortunately, there haven't been any photos of the reported sculpture released online.

Another recent report from Variety said that Swift and Kelce have donated $26 million to more than 20 charities ahead of their New York City wedding festivities.

3:54 p.m. — Privacy would appear to be one of the main themes of the event planning. Variety reported that guests received digital invitations, which had "watermarks with guest names and came bundled with NDAs."

3:52 p.m. — Earlier today, Swift was spotted leaving her New York City apartment, presumptively to head to MSG.

— TMZ (@TMZ) July 3, 2026

3:50 p.m. — Another look at the police presence for the wedding:

3:46 p.m. — The guests at Thursday's rehearsal dinner were given "black velvet boxes etched with the couple’s initials" that contain "one large champagne flute adorned with diamonds," according to Page Six.

The boxes "were presented with an image of what appeared to be the garden from the couple’s famed engagement photos printed on frayed fabric placed on top," according to the outlet.

3:43 p.m. —  It would seem that New York police are having some fun with their task at Madison Square Garden today:

Chief Beaudette is outside MSG again. Something big must be happening 👀 pic.twitter.com/ECIc71EXdo

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 3, 2026

3:41 p.m. — Taylor Swift fans believe they've found the designer of the newlyweds' cake, while candy company Sticky Lollies reportedly made a custom order for Swift and Kelce.

— The Taylor Swift Updates (@theTSupdates) July 3, 2026

3:37 p.m. — Reports indicate that the wedding festivities for Kelce and Swift will begin at 5 p.m. ET, then stretch "until the early hours of Saturday morning," per NBC News.

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3:56 p.m. — Here's a look at a pink carpet reportedly being used for the wedding celebrations:

Rose pink carpet after all for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding @fox5ny pic.twitter.com/djZt9ERe1q

— Meredith Gorman (@MereGorman) July 3, 2026

3:52 p.m. — The New York Post has provided at least a small glimpse at the scene from Thursday's apparent rehearsal dinner, including flower setups.

“Guests ate, drank and hung out on a pink carpet,” a source told the outlet of the event.

Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rehearsal dinner: From pink decor to sentimental moments https://t.co/hMx235zcZU pic.twitter.com/ncZ1ZYJqFl

— New York Post (@nypost) July 3, 2026

3:44 p.m. — For the most part, any visuals from the big wedding are expected to come from the exterior of Madison Square Garden, considering the reported privacy and security measures being taken inside the venue.

However, plenty of clips from around MSG have been spread online — including a massive tent outside of the arena, with roads blocked off.

Who is at Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding?

Plenty of stars have been spotted in New York City en route to the wedding celebrations on Friday. A full list can be found here, but among those celebrities were:

• Benson Boone
• Bradley Cooper
• Gigi Hadid
• George Kittle
• Cara Delevingne
• Chris Jones
• Cooper Kupp
• Baker Mayfield
• Emma Stone
• Dakota Johnson
• Charissa Thompson
• Erin Andrews
• Matthew Stafford
• Ellie Goulding

Swift has also hinted that "it would be hard to keep" star singer Ed Sheeran from performing at the event, while singer Suki Waterhouse and comedian Graham Norton were confirmed to be invited previously. Additionally, People and Page Six have reported Zoe Kravitz and the New York Knicks' starting lineup, including Jalen Brunson, are on the invite list after Swift attended Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

Page Six has also previously reported that Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are set to perform at the wedding.

MORE: Full list of reported, confirmed guests for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding

What time is the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding?

There is little that has been confirmed about the Swift-Kelce wedding, but multiple outlets have reported that the wedding is a multi-day event that begins Thursday, July 2.

Per ABC News, the Thursday portion, with a guest list of about 100 people, is expected to begin around 6 p.m. ET. Then, on Friday, a second event with a cocktail hour is expected to begin around 4 p.m. ET. Around 1,000 people are expected to be in attendance on Friday, and it reportedly isn't scheduled to end until 4 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 4.

Can fans watch the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding?

Unfortunately for big fans of Swift and Kelce, there aren't any known plans to stream or be able to watch the wedding from home. 

TMZ shared a live stream on Thursday that is aiming to capture "every moment outside the venue," but it's unclear, and unlikely, whether the outlet will have any footage of the wedding itself. 

The event has been considered extremely private, including a "strict no-phone policy for everyone inside the venue, including guests, vendors and security personnel," per ABC News. Unless Swift and Kelce decide to share content on social media or invite media members, there aren't expectations of many — if any — public videos/streams being available.

Security is also expected to be very strict; according to ABC News, streets will be shut down outside the venue to both vehicles and pedestrians, and "tents and canopies will be set up to prevent the public from seeing those entering and exiting the venue."