Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce set to tie the knot, guests start arriving at Madison Square Garden – more details here | Today’s news

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have reportedly kicked off their wedding celebrations at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden, culminating months of speculation in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched celebrity weddings in recent memory.

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While neither Swift nor Kelce have publicly confirmed the details of their nuptials, multiple media reports and police sources familiar with the security arrangements indicate the couple’s nuptial festivities will last two days, beginning with a private rehearsal dinner and culminating in a large ceremony and reception.

Quick answers to key questions

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The main wedding event is scheduled to start at approximately 17:00 local time.

The no-call policy is used to maintain privacy and prevent the publication of photos and videos from the venue.

Their wedding is estimated to cost ₹143 to ₹191 crore, with various costs including venue, decorations and catering.

The guest list includes numerous celebrities from the entertainment and sports industries, but specific details about the attendees remain largely unconfirmed.

Yes, extensive security preparations have been made involving multiple police forces, including road closures and heightened security around Madison Square Garden.

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According to reports, about 100 guests attended the intimate rehearsal dinner held Thursday night at the Infosys Theater in Madison Square Garden. The main wedding celebrations are expected to take place on Friday, with up to 1,000 guests expected to attend the ceremony and reception.

People arrive at Madison Square Garden, the reported site of the wedding celebrations of pop singer Taylor Swift and pro-athlete Travis Kelce, in New York on July 3, 2026. Swift and Kelce’s official wedding plans are under wraps, but New York is preparing to host the celebrity wedding of the year this week at Madison Square Garden. The wedding will reportedly take place on Friday with a star-studded guest list of about 1,000 guests, including models Gigi Hadid and Cara Delevingne, singer Selena Gomez and actress Zoe Kravitz – all known to be close friends with Swift – and Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammates. (Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP)(AFP)

Preparations at the 22,000-seat arena have sparked widespread speculation in recent days. Workers were reportedly seen transforming parts of the venue with elaborate decorations, extensive floral arrangements and bespoke installations as security around the venue was significantly tightened.

When does the wedding start?

Documents obtained by The Associated Press and confirmed by several servers indicate that the main event is scheduled to begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time and could continue until the early hours of Saturday morning. City officials also approved a special permit for road closures around Madison Square Garden from July 2 to July 4 to facilitate safety and logistics.

The scale of the operation prompted extensive security preparations involving the NYPD, Amtrak police and Metropolitan Transportation Authority police. Officials declined to publicly discuss operational details, citing security concerns.

No phone policy

Reports also indicated that the celebrations would follow a strict no-phone policy, with guests expected to follow extensive privacy protocols aimed at limiting the release of photos and videos from the venue.

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Who all invited the couple?

The guest list is expected to include a wide variety of personalities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and media, although many reports regarding specific attendees remain unconfirmed. Speculation surrounding the invitations became so intense that New York Knicks player Josh Hart publicly denied reports that he and several teammates had been invited to the festivities, dismissing the claims as “fake news.”

Various celebrities such as Jason Sudeikis, Benson Boone, Joe Buck and Michelle Beisner, Jimmy Fallon, Ethan Hawke and Ryan Hawke, Hugh Grant with Anna Elisabet Eberstein and various others were seen at the venue.

Jason Sudeikis arrives at Madison Square Garden, the site of the reported wedding celebrations of singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce, in New York, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid(REUTERS)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 2: Hugh Grant and Anna Elisabet Eberstein arrive at Madison Square Garden on July 2, 2026 in New York City. According to reports, several permits have been issued around the New York venue. There have been unconfirmed reports that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be celebrating their wedding in the area. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Roy Rochlin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)Benson Boone arrives at Madison Square Garden, the site of the reported wedding celebrations of singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce, in New York, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid(REUTERS)Ethan Hawke and Ryan Hawke arrive at Madison Square Garden, the site of the reported wedding celebrations of singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce, in New York, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis(REUTERS)Jimmy Fallon arrives at Madison Square Garden, the site of the reported wedding celebrations of singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce, in New York, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria(REUTERS)Joe Buck and Michelle Beisner-Buck arrive at Madison Square Garden, the site of the reported wedding celebrations of singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce, in New York, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid(REUTERS)

More about the couple

Swift, one of the world’s best-selling music artists, and Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, have been among the most high-profile celebrity couples since they publicly confirmed their relationship in 2023. Their relationship has generated enormous public interest and often dominated both entertainment and sports headlines.

Taylor Swift fans hold signs outside Madison Square Garden ahead of the reported wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)(AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

The reported wedding celebrations also created logistical problems in Manhattan, with temporary road closures and heightened security affecting commuters and local businesses during the busy Independence Day holiday season. Authorities said the measures were necessary to manage large crowds and ensure public safety.

Despite the extraordinary level of public attention, Swift and Kelce have remained largely silent amid speculation about their wedding plans, choosing instead to maintain a high degree of privacy regarding the celebrations.

As the festivities continue at Madison Square Garden, neither Swift nor Kelce have released an official public statement confirming ceremony details or the guest list.