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Fanatics Fest NYC, the worlds No.1 sports fan festival, is returning to the Javits Center for its third straight year.
This years edition, taking place from July 16-19, will unite fans for a four-day extravaganza featuring a star-studded lineup of world-class athletes and celebrities, as well as specialty merchandise and trading cards sold each day.
Special programming will include Fanatics games and numerous other events leading up to the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
Due to the timing, the two entities will host the World Cup Final press conference on the second day of Fanatics Fest.
For the championship match itself, Fanatics Fest has fans covered with a watch party that will take place during the festivals final day.
Some of the most notable attendees include LeBron James, Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Serena Williams, David Beckham, Shaquille ONeal, Candace Parker, and Alex Morgan.
The lineup of celebrities is headlined by Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Kevin Hart, Maverick Carter, DJ Khaled, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Spike Lee.
Media personalities Stephen A.
Smith, Taylor Rooks, and Sam Roberts will also take part in the extravaganza alongside popular streamers Ishow Speed and Sketch.
Local sports stars will be well represented by the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks, with Jalen Brunson , Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, head coach Mike Brown, and others set to attend.
The Yankees are sending Aaron Judge, Jazz Chrisholm Jr., and Ben Rice to the spectacle.
The Giants will be represented by Jaxson Dart, Brian Burn, Abdul Carter, Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, and Odell Beckham Jr.
The hometown heroes and modern-day superstars will be joined by local legends Eli Manning, Darrelle Revis, Patrick Ewing, Roger Clemens, Mariano Rivera, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Carlos Beltran, and countless others.
The four-day event will also feature appearances from WWE superstars and legends Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, John Cena, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, and The Undertaker.
UFC President Dane White will also be on hand alongside lightweight champion Justin Gaethje and fan favorite Sean OMalley.
The spectacle will include championship trophies such as the NBAs Larry OBrien Trophy, the NFLs Vince Lombardi Trophy, the NCAAs College Football National Championship Trophy, and the Heisman Trophy.
Fanatics Games will be held during the festival, with eight competitions representing different sports, from the NFL to the UFC to FIFA.
During these competitions, handpicked fans, selected through a video contest in the lead-up to the event, will compete against each other for a grand prize of $1 million.
The second-place competitor will receive a 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri, and the third-place competitor will receive a signed and graded 10/10 Lionel Messi patch sports card.
The most anticipated game of the eight is the FIFA Ultimate Goal Challenge, where each competitor takes five penalty shots against a live goalkeeper.
Fanatics Fest will also include a Walk of Fame for the first time, with multiple sports stars and celebrities expected to walk down the show floor to greet passionate fans.
Photo opportunities with select attendees will be included with event admission.
The likes of CJ Mosley, Santana Moss, Midge Purce, and others will be available for free photos.
That is because paid photo opportunities are among the event's largest attractions, and tickets are currently available.
Pictures with Brunson, Towns, Dart, and Rhodes are sold out.
But, tickets are still available for fan favorites such as Max Fried, Jordan Clarkson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Charlotte Flair.
Fanatics Fest also opens the floor to live panels.
LeBron James will kick off his return to the event with a showing of his Mind the Game podcast during the first two days of the festival.
Haliburton will join him as a special guest for this years edition.
After that, ESPN will bring First Take to the second day of Fantastic Fest, with Stephen A.
Smith expected to lead the conversation.
Next, Novak Djokovic and Diana Taurasi, Derek Jeter, and Morgan for Top of the Game.
During the third day of the festival, NFL legends Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson will welcome Brunson and Reigns onto a live taping of their talk show, Nightcap.
Outside of specialty showings, Fantastic Fest will have tables for Topps trading cards, with Topps Trade Night hosted after the second day as an after-hours meetup to sell and trade collectibles.
This is in addition to a new Fanatics Collect Card Combine that will include sellers educating consumers about the world of trading cards.
There will also be a plethora of new Fanatics merchandise for sale, along with rare memorabilia on display for fans to examine.
Tickets for Fantastic Fest continue to sell fast, with 85% already sold for the first day.
83% of tickets have been sold for the third day, while the second and fourth days are at around 66% and 59%, respectively.
Fanatics Fest NYC kicks off at the Javits Center in Manhattan and will span across that weekend from July 16-19.