Fanatics Fest NYC is making a grand return in 2025, promising to be bigger, better, and more immersive than ever before. The festival, which captured the hearts of fans and collectors in its debut this past summer, is set to take place at the iconic Javits Center in New York City from June 20 to 22, 2025. Expectations are high for an even more expansive and unforgettable experience this time around.
A Focal Point for Fandom and Culture
Fanatics Fest NYC has become a must-visit destination for fans, collectors, and culture enthusiasts alike. The 2025 edition aims to elevate the experience by bringing together a record number of athletes, leagues, teams, and brands all under one roof at the Javits Center in New York City. With enhanced programming, larger spaces, and exclusive offerings, the event is poised to set new standards for fan experiences.
Success of Inaugural Event
The inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC in August 2024 drew over 70,000 fans across three days, garnering praise and creating a social media buzz. Buoyed by this success, organizers are upping the ante for 2025. The upcoming event will boast expanded live programming featuring panels, discussions, and on-site shows, enhanced autograph zones providing increased opportunities to meet top athletes and celebrities, exclusive collaborations and products, bigger trading card and collectibles exhibits catering to collectors and hobbyists, and an array of interactive activations from leagues and brands.
Star-Studded Lineup and Programming
The 2025 edition of Fanatics Fest NYC will feature a star-studded roster of over 500 global stars, with many returning favorites from the previous year. Athletes, artists, creators, and entertainers will engage with fans through panels, meet-and-greets, and live demonstrations. A trailer for the event has been released, produced by Bolded, the branded division of OBB Media, known for its expertise in multi-platform storytelling.
What to Expect in 2025
Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 promises fans a dynamic environment to celebrate their passions and discover new ones. Attendees can look forward to interactive experiences with leagues and teams, exclusive merchandise drops, autograph sessions, meet-and-greets with top names in sports and entertainment, live programming, surprise moments, and a premier trading card and collectibles show featuring hundreds of hobby shops and dealers for buying, selling, and trading.
Ticketing Information
Fans who attended the 2024 event can access an exclusive presale from December 5 to 8, 2024. A second presale window for PayPal users will run from December 10 to 12, with general ticket sales opening on December 13.
Quotes from the Leadership
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, highlighting the increased scale and more engaging experiences planned for 2025. Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, reiterated the commitment to making the 2025 edition even more remarkable based on feedback from the inaugural event.
For more details and ticketing information, fans can visit FanaticsFest.com. With its promise of an unparalleled celebration of fandom, culture, and collectibles, Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 is an event not to be missed.
