Adam Sandler spent hours playing basketball in extreme heat before taking on the important role of officiating Taylor Swift and: Travis KelceThe wedding was held at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. The actor and comedian, 59, stepped out in New York City to shoot hoops, maintaining his casual style despite the challenging weather conditions.According to PEOPLE magazine, Sandler hit the NYC basketball courts wearing his signature basketball shorts and a yellow T-shirt, seemingly unfazed by the 100-degree temperature. The outlet confirmed that the couple chose Sandler to officiate their wedding ceremony, with Swift’s rep sharing that “the ceremony brought the two families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler.”Just a few hours before the main event of the evening, Sandler went out again to get coffee for his family as they prepared for Swift and Kelce’s wedding. He once again wore his casual basketball attire of shorts and a T-shirt as guests began arriving at the venue in black-tie formal wear.
Adam Sandler’s special role in the ceremony
Sandler was one of the few chosen to stand with the couple during their wedding. Swift and Kelce chose not to have a traditional wedding reception. Instead, Swift’s brother Austin served as her Man of Honor, and Kelce’s brother Jason was her Best Man, along with Sandler.
Adam Sandler’s relationship with Taylor Swift
Sandler has previously lashed out at Swift, admitting that he was nervous because of how important she is to his daughters’ lives. She attended the premiere of a documentary about Swift’s concert tour in Los Angeles in October 2023 with her two daughters, Sunny, 17, and Sadie, 20.“You know what, Taylor Swift, because of what she means to my kids, I’m a little confused. Just ’cause I don’t wanna blow it for my kids,” Sandler said in an episode of SiriusXM’s “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” in February 2024. “So I’m like, ‘Taylor, Taylor,’ like I’m talking really loud or something. I don’t stay as cool as I can.”He expressed surprise at the impact Swift’s culture had on his family through his music. “There’s not a word my kids don’t know. I know them too. But they know them inside and out,” he added, emphasizing how deeply his lyrics resonated within his home.
The comedian previously talked about being starstruck by Swift because of how important she is to her daughters. Image credit (Instagram)
Adam Sandler’s relationship with Travis Kelce
Kelce has been a fan of Sandler for a long time and successfully landed a role in the actor’s recent film ‘Happy Gilmore 2’. The opportunity allowed Sandler to develop a real affection for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.“Travis is such a gentle, nice guy, and funny as hell,” Sandler told Entertainment Tonight in July 2025. “He’s like the guys I grew up with. When I’m with Travis, it reminds me of my high school friends and just being able to laugh and say the things you want to say.”Sandler reiterated his respect for Kelce, describing him as a talented performer and a good person. “He’s a stud. He’s a great actor and a great person,” said Sandler, highlighting the real bond that developed between them during their professional collaboration.