Show Features

Meet your sports heroes live and make it a moment to remember. Capture the moment with a photo, take home an autograph, or both - this is your once-in-a-lifetime fan experience.

Get ready to experience the thrill of sports like never before with immersive activations and exhibits from the biggest leagues and brands. Hit the court, step into the ring, or take the field to show off your skills with the NFL, NBA, WNBA, UFC, WWE, MLB, NHL, Premier League, F1, Netflix, FIFA Dick's Sporting Goods,  and more.

From all-star athletes to pop culture icons, Fanatics Fest brings you up close with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. Whether they're signing autographs, taking photos, or just browsing the show floor like a fan, you never know who you'll bump into. Who will you spot this year? Check out our 2025 guest roster!

Join the biggest names in sports live on stage, where athletes and icons share their epic rivalries, inspiring journeys, and game-changing moments live at The Theatre. Plus, check out live podcasts on Center Stage, Dick's Sports Goods Stage, & the Cold as Balls Stage with legendary athletes, media moguls, and industry icons as they break down the latest in sports, pop culture, and entertainment.

Fanatics Fest NYC is transforming the collector experience, with over 200 top dealers and 700 tables of rare cards and memorabilia. Fans can buy sell, and trade all weekend long! Be the first to score exclusive Topps product drops, connect with collectors, and discover hidden gems.

Bring the whole family to Fanatics Fest NYC and dive into the action at the DICK'S Sporting Goods Kids Zone! Packed with interactive games, exciting challenges, and hands-on activities, it’s the perfect spot for young sports fans to practice their skills. The Kids Zone is where little fans create big memories.

Introducing Merch Village – built for the city that never sleeps. Inspired by the energy of NYC’s iconic street markets and pop-up scenes, this is where sports culture, style, and exclusivity collide. Shop collabs you can’t find anywhere else and rep your teams with the freshest official gear in the game.

Fanatics Collect is taking the digital card-breaking experience to the next level with the debut of the first-ever Breaking Arena, live at Fanatics Fest. This immersive, one-of-a-kind activation brings the energy and thrill of the Fanatics Live App straight to the show floor. Get in on the action with live breaking events like Pick Your Team, Fill the Seats, Instant Rips, and much more!

Get ready to witness over $200 million worth of the rarest and most legendary trading cards and memorabilia ever assembled — from the likes of Brady, Ohtani, Jordan, Kobe, LeBron, Messi, Ruth, Mantle, and more. Many of these pieces have never been seen by the public — some pulled straight from players' personal collections and over 30 world-class collectors, in collaboration with Fanatics Collectibles and Fanatics Authentic.

Kevin Hart brings the heat to the cold. World-class celebrity athletes get put to the test in a bone-chilling locker room ice bath — all while answering hard-hitting interview questions from the unrelenting host himself, live from the Cold as Balls Stage at Fanatics Fest!

Topps Trade Night kicks off at Fanatics Fest NYC on Saturday, June 21 from 6-9 PM at the River Pavilion inside the Javits Center. Enjoy athlete appearances, giveaways, free food, and card trading—plus a special appearance by Jayden Daniels. All attendees must be inside the Javits Center by 7:00 PM with their Fanatics Fest badge to join.