Overview
- New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo hosted a custom WWE 2K25 Royal Rumble on Twitch to unveil the first slate of more than 30 attendees.
- Tom Brady, Jay‑Z, Travis Scott and Kevin Hart are confirmed to return to the festival.
- The initial lineup features Aaron Judge, Kevin Durant, Diana Taurasi, Jalen Brunson, Rhea Ripley, Mike Tyson, Klay Thompson, Cody Rhodes and others from sports and entertainment.
- Fanatics Fest 2026 will expand to a four-day format at New York City's Javits Center from July 16 to 19 with a larger footprint than prior years.
- Tickets are on sale, further guest announcements are expected, and Sunday programming is reported to overlap with the FIFA World Cup final at nearby MetLife Stadium.