Fanatics Fest NYC 2025: Meet your favorite sports athlete at the Javits Center
Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 begins Friday
Fanatics Fest kicks off at the Javits Center. FOX 5 NY's Christal Young has more.
NEW YORK CITY - Get ready, sports fans!
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Fanatics Fest NYC kicks off on Friday through Sunday at the Javits Center, featuring photo ops, panels, podcasts, autographs and more.
What is Fanatics Fest?
"Fanatics Fest NYC is the world’s largest arena for sports and collectibles that brings together die-hard enthusiasts, renowned athletes, and passionate collectors for an unparalleled celebration of all things sports, collectibles, and pop culture," the website said.
Here's everything you need to know about the event, including the full schedule list of guests, ticket prices, and hours of operation.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2025: Guests
Dozens of guests will be in attendance, including sports legends such as LeBron James, Tom Brady and Derek Jeter.
FILE-Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter speaks to the fans as he is honored by the New York Yankees before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 09, 2022 in New York City. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Fans will be able to have photo ops and autographs from their favorite athletes.
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a successful two-point conversion in the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Fans are allowed to bring their own items to be signed for autograph sessions. However, items will also be available for purchase on-site at the Fanatics Superstore.
Fanatics Fest schedule
To access the full guest list, click HERE.
To access the full schedule, click HERE.
How much do tickets cost?
General admission adult tickets will be $60 each day, and include:
- Entry to Fanatics Fest NYC.
- Access to the show floor including exhibitors, dealers, league activations, the kids zone, and more.
- Access to the Theatre and Center Stage live programming.
For more information on tickets, click HERE.
Hours of operation
General admission fans
Entrance location: Hall 1E Level 1
- Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
VIP fans
Entrance location: Crystal Palace 3E Doors
- Friday: 9:05 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:05 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:05 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ADA/early access fans
Entrance location: Crystal Palace 3B Doors
- Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Platinum VIP fans
Entrance location: 3A North Concourse Escalators
- Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To see the full schedule, click HERE.