Fanatics Fest NYC, the highly anticipated immersive festival that took the world by storm the previous summer, is making a grand return. Fanatics has announced that the 2025 edition of Fanatics Fest NYC will be even bigger, better, and more immersive than ever before. The event is scheduled to take place from June 20 to June 22, 2025, at the renowned Javits Center in New York City, promising attendees an unforgettable and expansive experience.
A Fandom Extravaganza
Fanatics Fest NYC turns New York City into the place to be for fans, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts. After the success of its debut, the 2025 edition aims to elevate the fan experience by bringing together an impressive lineup of athletes, leagues, teams, and brands all under one roof. With expanded programming, larger spaces, and exclusive offerings, Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 is set to establish new standards for fan events worldwide.
Building on the Success
The inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC in August 2024 saw over 70,000 fans flocking to the event over three days, garnering widespread acclaim and creating a buzz on social media. Buoyed by this triumph, organizers are upping the ante for 2025. The upcoming event will boast a variety of attractions, including expanded live programming with panels, discussions, and on-site shows, enhanced autograph zones for more fan interactions with top athletes and celebrities, exclusive collaborations and products, a larger trading card and collectibles exhibition, and an array of interactive activations from various leagues and brands.
Star-Studded Lineup and Programming
With more than 300 athletes and celebrities participating in the inaugural event, the 2025 edition promises an even more impressive lineup of over 500 global stars, many of whom are returning fan favorites. Athletes, artists, creators, and entertainers will engage with fans through panels, meet-and-greets, and live demonstrations, creating memorable experiences for attendees.
To give fans a taste of what’s to come, a trailer for Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 has been released by Bolded, the branded division of OBB Media. Bolded’s expertise in multi-platform storytelling will showcase the festival’s most thrilling moments, building excitement for the event.
Expectations for 2025
Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 offers fans a dynamic environment to celebrate existing passions and explore new ones. Attendees can look forward to interactive experiences with leagues and teams, exclusive merchandise drops and collectibles only available on-site, autograph sessions and meet-and-greets with top sports and entertainment figures, live programming, surprise moments throughout the weekend, and a premier trading card and collectibles show featuring numerous hobby shops and dealers for buying, selling, and trading.
Ticket Details
Fans who attended the 2024 event will have access to an exclusive presale from December 5 to December 8, 2024. A second presale window for PayPal users will run from December 10 to December 12, with general ticket sales opening on December 13.
Words from the Leaders
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event:
“The joy and excitement from fans at our first event were incredible. We’re ramping up for next year, with more athletes, interactive experiences, and exclusive products. June can’t come fast enough!”
CEO of Fanatics Events, Lance Fensterman, shared his thoughts on the event:
“The inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC surpassed all expectations, providing a space for fans to celebrate sports, culture, and collecting. We’re taking the feedback to heart to make 2025 even more extraordinary.”
For further details and ticket information, visit FanaticsFest.com. Join in on this unique celebration of fandom, culture, and collectibles – a can’t-miss event for fans of all kinds.
