Fanatics Fest NYC, the highly anticipated festival for fans and collectors, is making a grand return in 2025 with promises of being bigger, better, and more immersive than ever before. Following the success of its debut this past summer, the 2025 edition is all set to take place at the Javits Center in New York City from June 20–22, 2025, offering fans an expanded and unforgettable experience.
A New Focal Point for Fandom and Culture
Fanatics Fest NYC aims to transform New York City into the ultimate destination for fans, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts. This year’s event will gather a record number of athletes, leagues, teams, and brands all under one roof at the Javits Center. With enhanced programming, larger spaces, and exclusive offerings, the festival is designed to set new standards in fan experiences.
The Success of the Inaugural Event
The first Fanatics Fest NYC in August 2024 drew in over 70,000 fans across three days, garnering widespread acclaim and social media buzz. Buoyed by this overwhelming response, organizers are upscaling the event for 2025 with expanded live programming, enhanced autograph zones, exclusive collaborations, bigger collectibles exhibits, and more interactive activations to cater to enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.
Star-Studded Lineup and Programming
The 2025 edition of Fanatics Fest NYC will showcase over 500 global stars, including a plethora of returning fan favorites. Athletes, artists, creators, and entertainers will engage with fans through panels, meet-and-greets, live demonstrations, and interactive experiences, promising an unparalleled opportunity for fans to connect with their idols.
A trailer for the 2025 event has been released, produced by Bolded, the branded division of OBB Media. Bolded’s expertise in multi-platform storytelling is set to capture the most thrilling moments of the festival, building anticipation for what’s in store this year.
What to Expect in 2025
Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 guarantees a dynamic environment where fans can celebrate their passions and unearth new interests. Attendees can look forward to interactive experiences with various leagues and teams, exclusive merchandise drops, autograph sessions with top names in sports and entertainment, live programming, surprise moments, and a premier trading card and collectibles show featuring numerous hobby shops and dealers for trading and selling.
Ticketing Information
Those who attended the 2024 event will have access to an exclusive presale from December 5–8, 2024. A second presale window for PayPal users is scheduled from December 10–12, followed by general ticket sales opening on December 13.
Quotes from the Leadership
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, noting the increase in interactive experiences, athletes, and exclusive products, eagerly awaiting the festivities in June.
Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, echoed the sentiments, emphasizing how the inaugural event surpassed expectations and how they are striving to make the 2025 edition even more remarkable based on the feedback received.
For more information and ticketing details, visit FanaticsFest.com. Be sure not to miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of fandom, culture, and collectibles at Fanatics Fest NYC 2025.