New York City’s Javits Center is gearing up to host a sensational sports extravaganza as Fanatics Fest rolls back into town from June 20 to 22, 2025. After a staggering debut, the event returns, promising an array of chart-topping athletes, exclusive collectibles, and surprise attractions, all under one roof. With a kaleidoscopic range of sports moments—from the grassy pitches of football arenas to the dramatic rings of wrestling—there’s something to captivate every sports aficionado.
Baseball enthusiasts can brace themselves for a treat as some of the diamond’s glitterati grace the stage. The storied halls will echo with the iconic names and legendary nicknames that have thrived under New York’s bright lights. Imagine the roar of applause as Derek Jeter, Mike Piazza, Dwight “Doc” Gooden, and Reggie “Mr. October” Jackson engage with the crowds. CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner, fresh from Hall of Fame ceremonies, will also add a dash of historical flair to the affair. And speaking of legends, the powerful presence of Albert Pujols, Manny Ramirez, and Mike Schmidt promise stories as rich as their batting averages, alongside today’s Yankees sensations, Max Fried and Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Beyond the diamond, the event reads like a who’s who of sports and entertainment excellence. Basketball supreme LeBron James, football maestros Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, NBA star Kevin Durant, wrestling colossus John Cena, icy phenom Henrik Lundqvist, and entertainer extraordinaire Kevin Hart are just a few on the luminous lineup. Rapper Travis Scott is crossing genre lines to add some rhythms to the proceedings, with actor Kevin Costner lending his cinematic charm to the mix.
And of course, the treasures of Fanatics Fest transcend mere flesh and bone. Collectors, unite—your holy grail beckons. Fanatics’ treasured Topps brand will take center stage with a triad of event-exclusive card releases that are the stuff of legends.
Collectors will hustle on Friday as a limited run of “Cactus Jack” high-end boxes hit the floor, complete with a price tag of $500 per set, each offering not one, not two, but four dynamic cards. Saturday and Sunday in tandem will present a cornucopia of Fanatics Fest-exclusive Topps Series 2 boxes adorned with NYC-themed parallels. Hobbyists may snag these coveted items at $300 for hobby boxes or opt for value boxes priced neatly at $50.
And what’s a sports fest without a veritable cornucopia of collectibles? The “Merch Village” will be a glittering mecca for aficionados, a chance to examine, barter, and be dazzled by the panoply of offerings across the hobby.
Riding a wave of anticipation, the return of the “Museum of Greatness” couldn’t be more opportune. Prepare for awe as over $200 million in sports memorabilia finds solace in the museum’s embrace. Picture an audience, mouths agape, beholding sacred relics like those of Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and the singular Shohei Ohtani. This trove includes, among others, over 50 Topps Rookie Debut Patch cards—the crown jewel being the million-dollar Paul Skenes patch that stunned the market earlier this year. Considering the rarity, one could easily get lost in the tactile history encapsulated by these 347 exclusive patches.
And just when you think you’ve caught your breath, brace for the novelty blow of Fanatics Games—a stimulating array of interactive challenges designed to pit fans against professional athletes. The stakes? Honor, glory, and cash prizes. Pitching Accuracy, among other tests, awaits the competitive spirit in each.
All through this three-day journey, panels and live podcasts paint richer contexts for the fandom, moving the fest beyond the realm of transaction into a grand celebration of sports and its surrounding culture.
Having drawn a staggering crowd of 70,000 last year, the anticipation is amped up several notches for 2025 as organizers prepare for an even larger throng of eager fans.
For those ready to immerse themselves in this sports utopia, ticket details and a comprehensive event schedule are but a click away at FanaticsFest.com. This is not merely an event; it’s an initiation into a world where sports history lives and breathes anew.
