Imagine a place where your sports fantasies collide with celebrity allure, where rare collectibles sparkle under the bright lights of New York City, and the Jumbotron is replaced by the real-life icons themselves. That vision becomes a reality from June 20 to 22, 2025, when Fanatics Fest makes a triumphant return to the verdant vastness of the Javits Center, for the second year running, conjuring the ultimate playground for sports aficionados.
Back and bolder in its sophomore year, Fanatics Fest promises an extravaganza of unparalleled magnitude, tailoring its spectacle to ensnare the senses of every sports fan, whether they cheer at football stadiums, revel in the wrestling ring, or pine for the crack of a baseball bat. Baseball, however, takes center stage with an illustrious lineup of events, including autograph signings and photo ops with the titans of the diamond. Attendees brace yourself: Derek Jeter, Mike Piazza, Dwight Gooden, Reggie Jackson, along with Hall of Fame inductees CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner, are ready to emerge from their dugouts to meet fans.
Baseball legends are not the only superstars broadening the horizon of this festivity. The lineup is decorated with the likes of Albert Pujols, Manny Ramirez, and Mike Schmidt, accompanied by modern marvels such as Yankees pitchers Max Fried and Jazz Chisholm Jr. But the sporting saga traverses beyond baseball, embracing a galaxy of stars from divergent domains. LeBron James, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Kevin Durant flirt with the boundaries of basketball and football greatness, whereas John Cena emerges from the wrestling ring to join the party. Henrik Lundqvist trades the ice for the fan floor, while Travis Scott, Kevin Hart, and Kevin Costner sprinkle Hollywood stardust.
For collectors hungry for rarity and exclusivity, the event offers a smorgasbord of exclusive releases and unique drops. Fanatics, spotlighting their Topps brand, rolls out a tantalizing trio of event-only card releases. On Friday, a limited allotment of “Cactus Jack” high-end boxes is set to stir a frenzy. Selling at $500 each, these boxes will ripple with intrigue, housing two packs, each harboring four cards. As the weekend unfolds, Saturday and Sunday’s market will crack open the Fanatics Fest-exclusive Topps Series 2 boxes, donning NYC-themed parallels, slated for $300 per hobby box and $50 for value boxes.
Fanatics Fest 2025 is more than just a maelstrom of sports memorabilia and celebrity sightings. Marquee attractions such as the “Museum of Greatness,” boasting over $200 million worth of iconic sports memorabilia, returns with its curated prowess. Marvel at the likes of Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle’s legendary artifacts and witness Shohei Ohtani’s historic memorabilia pieces. Adding flair, over 50 Topps Rookie Debut Patch cards will be displayed—a boasting exhibition of collector’s dreams including the illustrious and financially prolific, one-million-dollar Paul Skenes patch card.
Intriguing additions like the forthcoming Fanatics Games inject an interactive lifeblood into the event, challenging attendees to test their sports mettle against professional athletes in pursuits like Pitching Accuracy—with not mere bragging rights, but cash prizes hanging tantalizingly in the balance. The fest becomes alive with panels, vibrant live podcasts, and captivating experiences that go beyond mere transaction; they extol the core of sports culture in vibrant, communal revelry.
Should last year’s fest with its draw of 70,000 enthusiasts be any benchmark, 2025 is expected to shatter past records with a deluge of fans, eager to indulge their sporting passions within the dynamic embrace of one of the world’s most iconic cities. The City That Never Sleeps will become the City That Celebrates, all under the spectacular orchestration of Fanatics Fest.
For sports lovers eager to secure their ticket to this immersive wonderland, schedule details, and other tantalizing tidbits await online at FanaticsFest.com. Here lies not just a sports fan event, but a phenomenon—a three-day immersion into a universe where the extraordinary feel just within your reach. So gear up and get ready; Fanatics Fest promises a sports entertainment odyssey not to be missed.
