Fanatics Fest NYC is making its grand return in 2025, promising a bigger, better, and more immersive experience for fans and collectors alike. The highly anticipated festival will be held at the Javits Center in New York City from June 20–22, 2025, offering an expansive and unforgettable celebration of fandom, culture, and collectibles.
Fanatics Fest has become a focal point for fandom and cultural celebration, transforming New York City into the ultimate destination for enthusiasts. The 2025 edition aims to surpass the success of its inaugural event by bringing together a record number of athletes, leagues, teams, and brands under one roof. With enhanced programming, larger spaces, and exclusive offerings, the festival is set to redefine fan experiences and set new standards within the industry.
Following the success of the inaugural event in August 2024, which drew over 70,000 fans across three days, organizers are scaling up for 2025. The upcoming festival will feature expanded live programming, including panels, discussions, and on-site shows. Fans can look forward to enhanced autograph zones, more opportunities to meet top athletes and celebrities, exclusive collaborations and products, a larger trading card and collectibles exhibit, and a wide range of interactive activations from leagues and brands.
The star-studded lineup at the 2025 Fanatics Fest NYC will include over 500 global stars, with participation from athletes, artists, creators, and entertainers. Fans can engage with their favorite personalities through panels, meet-and-greets, live demonstrations, and other exciting activities throughout the festival.
To showcase the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event, a trailer for Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 has been released by Bolded, the branded division of OBB Media. Bolded will capture the most thrilling moments of the festival, leveraging its expertise in multi-platform storytelling to enhance the overall experience.
Attendees can expect a dynamic environment at Fanatics Fest NYC, offering 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 for Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 includes an exclusive presale for 2024 event attendees from December 5–8, 2024, followed by a second presale window for PayPal users from December 10–12. General ticket sales will open to the public on December 13, ensuring that fans have ample opportunity to secure their spots at this one-of-a-kind celebration.
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin expressed his excitement for the upcoming festival, emphasizing the growth and enhancement of the event for 2025. Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, echoed Rubin’s sentiments, highlighting the remarkable success of the inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC and the continuous efforts to elevate the festival experience for fans.
For more information and ticketing details, visit the official Fanatics Fest NYC website at FanaticsFest.com. Join the celebration of fandom, culture, and collectibles at Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 and immerse yourself in the ultimate fan experience.
