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Fanatics Fest 2025 Unveils $2M Skills Competition Featuring Fans vs. Stars

The second annual event at NYC's Javits Center will pit 50 fans against top athletes and celebrities in eight sports-themed challenges from June 20-22.

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Overview

  • Fanatics Games will feature 100 participants: 50 fans selected via video submissions and 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers, including Tom Brady, Kevin Durant, and Kevin Hart.
  • The competition includes eight challenges such as NFL quarterback passing accuracy, NBA basketball shooting, MLB pitching, and a WWE Superstar entrance.
  • Prizes include $1 million for first place, a Ferrari 812 GTS for second, and a rare LeBron James rookie card for third, with $100,000 guaranteed to the highest-scoring fan if no fan places in the top three.
  • Fanatics aims to build on the success of its 2024 event, which drew over 70,000 attendees, by integrating its merchandising, collectibles, and events platforms to deepen fan engagement.
  • The event reflects Fanatics' broader strategy to create immersive experiences that unify its sports ecosystem, with no major broadcast partner but a focus on app-based and social media content distribution.