Fanatics, a sports-focused company, is planning to launch Fanatics Fest in NYC, a three-day event aiming to create a Comic-Con experience for sports fans. The event will feature interactive experiences, merch drops, panels, and appearances from sports legends like Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Peyton Manning, and others. Fanatics Fest will include multiple stages, exclusive merchandise, live podcasts, and activations from top sports teams and figures, with a 400,000-sq-ft show floor. The event is scheduled for August 16-18 and is expected to bring together the best from sports, culture, and collecting.
Fanatics has announced plans for the debut of Fanatics Fest NYC—a three-day convention in New York for sports fandom, culture, and collecting. As other parts of the company’s business face ongoing criticism, its new festival is modeled somewhat after New York Comic Con.
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Fanatics’ Next Big Bet? A Comic-Con for Sports https://t.co/4CTDtJUdcw via @thr
In an effort to give fans an immersive experience in the industry that it dominates, Fanatics announced that it will be hosting "Fanatics Fest," a three-day ticketed event filled with activations, athletes, and more at the Javits Center in Manhattan. https://t.co/P1QJ6jxQGr
'Fanatics Fest' featuring Hall of Famers coming this summer: 'Now is the time' https://t.co/BIHS2NSvYj
Ever been to comic con? Or SXSW? What about a music festival?? WE NEED THIS IN SPORTS!!! Could not be more excited to announce the inaugural @Fanatics Fest NYC, a first-of-its-kind fan event that brings together the best from sports, culture and collecting. For one weekend this… https://t.co/pQx0W6YzfJ
Fanatics, the sports-focused company led by CEO Michael Rubin, wants to create a Comic-Con for sports fans. https://t.co/uW8SWA7QEe
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Fanatics Events announced its first flagship event @Fanatics Fest NYC, with interactive features, multiple stages, exclusive merchandise, and live podcasts. The 400,000-sq-ft show floor will showcase activations from top sports teams and figures. https://t.co/uzFWTqTztb
Brady, Jeter, Eli and Peyton Manning headline Fanatics’ effort to build a comic-con of sports https://t.co/t7f0xmpneC
A Comic-Con for sports? Fanatics wants to make it happen. And it's lined up Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Peyton Manning and others to help. https://t.co/pxXslOVtn2
Calling all sports fans! The first-ever Fanatics Fest will arrive this August in NYC. Get ready for three amazing days of interactive experiences, merch drops, panels, appearances from legends and today's biggest stars, and more! Learn more: https://t.co/w7Qq7yS1OW https://t.co/gpzy2AF3ku
Fanatics is looking to replicate the success of New York Comic Con in the sports sector https://t.co/MPDLRRZxqt
Fanatics' Next Big Bet? A Comic-Con for Sports https://t.co/Vmw2rbdyVP