Fanatics Fest, the ultimate sports, culture, and collectibles festival, is set to return to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center from June 20-22, 2025, promising an even bigger and better experience for fans.
Following a successful inaugural event in 2024 that drew over 70,000 attendees, Fanatics Events is significantly expanding the festival’s footprint and offerings.
The 2025 Fanatics Fest will occupy a larger space within the Javits Center, allowing for an expanded schedule of live, on-site programming, panels, and discussions. Attendees can look forward to larger superstores and autograph zones, a wider array of exclusive collaborations and products, more space for league and brand activations, and an even bigger trading card and collectibles exhibit.
Building on the excitement of the first year, the 2025 festival anticipates hosting over 500 of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The initial lineup includes stars like Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Kevin Durant, Peyton and Eli Manning, and local New York baseball legends such as CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, Mike Piazza, and Dwight “Doc” Gooden. The event will also feature current stars like Jayden Daniels, Ja’Marr Chase, CJ Stroud, Caleb Williams, Micah Parsons, and many more.
The inaugural Fanatics Fest in August 2024 transformed the Javits Center into a sports fan’s paradise. The Jewish Press covered the event, highlighting the immersive experiences and activations from major leagues like the NFL, NHL, WWE, NBA, WNBA, MLB, and MLS. Attendees enjoyed activities ranging from a 40-yard dash and Super Bowl ring display to hockey target practice, WWE Superstar entrances, and NBA shooting contests. You can read the Jewish Press‘s coverage of the 2024 event here: https://www.jewishpress.com/sections/sports/fanatics-fest-fans-out-over-javits-center-in-manhattan/2024/08/21/
