Adam Sandler He spent hours playing basketball in the sweltering heat before starting the important task Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. The actor and comedian, 59, came out of New York City’s sweltering heatwave to shoot hoops, keeping his signature casual style despite the difficult weather.According to PEOPLE magazine, Sandler took to the basketball courts in NYC wearing his basketball shorts and a yellow T-shirt, seemingly unfazed by the 100-degree heat. The site confirmed that the couple chose Sandler to officiate at their wedding ceremony, while Swift’s representative shared that “the ceremony involved both families and was presided over by his friend Adam Sandler.”Just hours before the evening’s big event, Sandler stepped out to grab coffee for his family as he prepares for Swift and Kelce’s wedding. He stuck to his basketball shorts and T-shirt as guests began to make their way to the black-clad venue.
Adam Sandler’s special role in the event
Sandler was one of the few chosen to stand with the couple at their wedding. Swift and Kelce chose not to have a traditional wedding reception. Instead, Swift’s brother Austin served as Best Man, and Kelce’s brother Jason was her Best Man, along with Sandler.
Sandler was chosen to host the ceremony and stand alongside the couple on their big day. Photo credit (Instagram)
The appointment reflected the genuine friendship and admiration between Sandler and members of the new family. Both Swift and Kelce are fans of the actor, and Sandler has also expressed affection for them.
Adam Sandler and Taylor Swift’s relationship
Sandler has previously run afoul of Swift, admitting that she makes him nervous because of her importance in his daughters’ lives. She attended the premiere of Swift’s concert tour in Los Angeles in October 2023 with her two daughters, Sunny, 17, and Sadie, 20.“You know, Taylor Swift, because of what she means to my kids, I jump a little bit. Just ’cause I don’t want to blow my kids,” Sandler said on SiriusXM’s ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’ in February 2024. “So I’m like, ‘Taylor, Taylor,’ if I’m talking too loud or something. I’m not as good as I could be.”She expressed her surprise at Swift’s attitude towards her family through her music. “There’s not a word that my kids don’t know. I know it too, by the way. But they know it inside and out,” she said, showing how her words have had a profound effect on her family.
The comedian has previously spoken about being attracted to Swift because of what she needs for her daughters. Photo credit (Instagram)
A connection between Adam Sandler and Travis Kelce
Kelce has been a fan of Sandler for a long time and managed to land a role in the actor’s latest film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’. This opportunity allowed Sandler to have a real love for the Kansas City Chiefs.“Travis is calm, nice, and funny as hell,” Sandler told Entertainment Tonight in July 2025. “He’s like the guys I grew up with. When I was with Travis, it reminded me of my friends in high school and just being able to laugh and say whatever you want to say.”Sandler also expressed his respect for Kelce, describing him as talented and a good person. “He’s a stud. He’s a great actor and a great person,” said Sandler, emphasizing the real bond that developed between them during their professional collaboration.