Inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC Heading to Javits Center in August
Trading cards and memorabilia when it comes to Fanatics’ involvement in the hobby. This summer, they’re hosting the first Fanatics Fest in New York, bringing several all-time greats, special events and the promise some exclusive cards.
The show runs August 16-18 at the Javits Center in New York City. This is less than a month after the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. Fanatics Fest NYC is also the same weekend as the East Coast National, a major card show in White Plains, New York.
“Unlike any other events in the world of sports fandom, Fanatics Fest NYC will reside at the intersection of sports, culture, entertainment and collecting,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome fans into part of what will become a yearlong calendar of premium live experiences.”
Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Kevin Durant, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Sabrina Ionescu and Hulk Hogan are among the athletes announced to appear.
The show portion of Fanatics Fest covers more than 400,000 square feet. The NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, WNBA. MLS, UFC and WWE are among those who will be on hand.
There will also be a main stage with 2,500 seats that will host a variety of content throughout the weekend.
Other activities include a “trading pit” aimed at collectors of all ages, athlete meet and greets, a museum display of some of the most important and valuable trading cards ever produced, live breaks, and content for those just getting started in the hobby.
Topps is among the companies slated to offer exclusive merchandise produced for the event.
Single-day and weekend tickets are available through the Fanatics Fest website.
