Fanatics Fest NYC is making its highly anticipated return to the Jacob Javits Center from June 20–22, 2025. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, this sports mega-festival promises an even bigger and better experience for fans of all ages.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event that brings together sports, culture, and collectibles under one roof.
What is Fanatics Fest?
Fanatics Fest NYC is an immersive, interactive celebration of sports fandom. The three-day event features activations from top leagues like the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, WNBA, and WWE, along with appearances from over 500 athletes, creators, and celebrities.
Fans can expect interactive booths, autograph sessions, live panels, exclusive merchandise drops, and one of the largest trading card shows in the world.
What’s New for 2025?
Building on last year’s success, the 2025 Fanatics Fest is expanding in every way:
- 🌟 More Athletes and Celebrities: The lineup grows from 300 to over 500 participants.
- 💆 Larger Event Space: The expanded venue will accommodate more activations and experiences.
- 🎱 Bigger Collectibles Showcase: The trading card area will feature more vendors, exclusive releases, and live events.
- 👕 Exclusive Product Drops: Unique collaborations with top brands will be available only on-site.
What Are the Event Highlights?
- ✍️ Autograph and Photo Ops: Meet sports legends, like last year with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Jalen Brunson.
- 🎯 Interactive Activations: Step into immersive exhibits from leagues and brands like the NFL and Topps.
- 🎙️ Live Panels: Join discussions featuring top athletes and entertainers.
- 🃏 Trading Card Showcase: Explore one of the largest collectibles events in the U.S.
Where is Fanatics Fest 2025?
The event will take place at the Jacob Javits Center in Hell’s Kitchen (429 11th Ave), the same location as the successful first edition.
When is Fanatics Fest NYC?
The event will take place on June 20 – 22, 2025, a perfect weekend for sports fans. On Friday, the event will run from 9.30 am to 7 pm. On Saturday it will be from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday 22 June it will be from 10 am to 4 pm.
How to Get Tickets for Fanatics Fest NYC 2025
Presale tickets for attendees of last year’s event will be available from December 5–8, 2024. General ticket sales begin on December 13. Tickets include single-day and three-day options, with VIP passes offering exclusive perks.
Stay tuned for more details on ticket pricing and programming as Fanatics Fest NYC approaches!
For more information on this year’s Fanatics Fest, head here!