Fanatics Fest NYC is back in 2025, promising an even more immersive and expansive experience for fans and collectors. After a successful debut in the previous summer, the upcoming event is set to be held at the Javits Center in New York City from June 20–22, 2025, showcasing an array of athletes, leagues, teams, and brands under one roof.
Transforming New York City into a hub for fandom, collecting, and cultural celebration, Fanatics Fest is gearing up to set new standards for fan experiences. The event will feature enhanced programming, larger spaces, and exclusive offerings, aiming to elevate the overall experience for attendees.
The 2024 edition of Fanatics Fest NYC saw over 70,000 fans in attendance over three days, receiving widespread acclaim and buzz on social media. Inspired by this success, the 2025 edition is scaling up with expanded live programming, enhanced autograph zones, exclusive collaborations, bigger trading card exhibits, and more interactive activations to cater to a diverse range of fans and collectors.
The upcoming edition will feature a star-studded lineup of over 500 global stars, including athletes, artists, creators, and entertainers engaging with fans through panels, meet-and-greets, and live demonstrations. The festival’s exciting moments will be captured in a trailer produced by Bolded, the branded division of OBB Media, known for their expertise in storytelling.
Attendees can anticipate interactive experiences with leagues and teams, exclusive merchandise drops, autograph sessions with top names in sports and entertainment, live programming, and a premier trading card show with hundreds of hobby shops and dealers present for buying, selling, and trading collectibles.
Ticketing information for Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 includes an exclusive presale window for 2024 attendees from December 5–8, followed by a second presale for PayPal users from December 10–12, with general ticket sales opening on December 13.
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin expressed his anticipation for the 2025 event, highlighting the increased scale and offerings for fans. Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, echoed the excitement, emphasizing the space created for fans to celebrate sports, culture, and collecting, with a commitment to making the upcoming edition even more remarkable.
For more details and ticketing information, fans can visit FanaticsFest.com to secure their spot at this one-of-a-kind celebration of fandom, culture, and collectibles. Get ready for Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 – it’s going to be bigger, better, and more immersive than ever before!