Fanatics Events Announces Inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC: A Three-Day Summer Festival Supersizing Sports, Culture, and Collector Fandom

Fanatics Events, the live and special event division of digital sports platform Fanatics, has just unveiled its first flagship event, Fanatics Fest NYC. This three-day extravaganza will take place at New York City’s Javits Center from August 16 to 18, promising a celebration of sports fandom, culture, and collecting like never before.

A Celebration of Sports Fandom and Culture

Fanatics Fest NYC is set to be a mecca for sports fans, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate their passions in a vibrant and interactive environment. The event will feature multiple stages and theaters, exclusive merchandise, product drops, major announcements, live podcasts, and more. It aims to elevate and celebrate modern sports fandom in all its forms.

Tickets and Pricing

Tickets for Fanatics Fest NYC are now available for purchase on the official website, www.fanaticsfest.com. Prices range from $20 to $400, with General Admission Adult tickets priced at $50 for each day of the event.

Star-Studded Lineup

The festival will host some of the biggest names in sports and culture, including:

• Seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady
• Two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant, along with his sports, media, and entertainment brand, Boardroom
• NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning
• Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning
• Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter
• WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu
• WWE Legend Hulk Hogan
• Serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk

Main Stage and Show Floor

Fanatics Fest NYC will feature a 2,500-seat main stage that will serve as a backdrop for a range of bespoke content throughout the weekend. The event will also include a more than 400,000 square foot show floor with activations from many preeminent leagues, teams, and brands, including the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, UFC, WWE, Fanatics, Topps, Mitchell & Ness, Lids, PWCC, Fanatics Sportsbook, and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), with many more to be added.

Additional Activities

Attendees can look forward to an all-day “trading pit” for card collectors of all ages, featuring “Collecting 101” content for novice collectors. There will also be a museum display showcasing some of the world’s rarest cards and sports memorabilia. Additional fan engagements include live-streamed collectibles “breaks” through the Fanatics Live platform, a retail superstore offering a significant assortment of products across hundreds of teams and leagues, exclusive apparel collaborations with top brands, athlete meet and greets, exclusive Topps trading card drops, and more.

A Word from the CEO

Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “Sports fans deserve a place to gather, celebrate their passions, and foster new ones, and Fanatics Fest NYC aims to do just that. Unlike any other events in the world of sports fandom, Fanatics Fest NYC will reside at the intersection of sports, culture, entertainment, and collecting, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome fans into part of what will become a yearlong calendar of premium live experiences.”

Conclusion

Fanatics Fest NYC promises to be an unforgettable experience for sports fans, offering a unique blend of sports, culture, entertainment, and collecting. With a star-studded lineup, interactive features, and exclusive merchandise, this three-day festival is set to become a highlight on the calendar of sports enthusiasts everywhere.

FAQs

1. What is Fanatics Fest NYC?
Fanatics Fest NYC is a three-day summer festival celebrating sports fandom, culture, and collecting, organized by Fanatics Events.

2. When and where will Fanatics Fest NYC take place?
Fanatics Fest NYC will be held at the Javits Center in New York City from August 16 to 18.

3. How can I purchase tickets for Fanatics Fest NYC?
Tickets for Fanatics Fest NYC can be purchased on the official website, www.fanaticsfest.com, with prices ranging from $20 to $400.

4. Who are some of the featured guests at Fanatics Fest NYC?
The festival will feature many big names in sports and culture, including Tom Brady, Kevin Durant, Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter, and more.

5. What can attendees expect at Fanatics Fest NYC?
Attendees can expect interactive features, multiple stages and theaters, exclusive merchandise, product drops, major announcements, live podcasts, and more, celebrating modern sports fandom in all its forms.