Fanatics Fest Presents the “Fanatics Games”: Pros vs. Joes
The second annual Fanatics Fest is ready to surprise with the “Fanatics Games”, a Pros vs. Joes style competition that promises excitement and big prizes.
This event will pit 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers against 50 fanatics, who will be selected through videos submitted via their application. The competition will be full of sporting challenges and incredible prizes, with a total value of approximately $2 million.
Sports Skills Competitions
Participants will compete in eight sports skills competitions designed to test their talents. These include quarterback throwing challenges, basketball hoop shooting (around the world), soccer goal scoring, baseball pitching accuracy, a washer-dryer hockey challenge, a WWE superstar entrance, a UFC striking challenge, and a “closest to the pin” golf challenge.
Confirmed Stars
The list of confirmed athletes to participate is impressive, including prominent figures in the sport.
- Tom Brady
- Jayden Daniels
- C.J. Stroud
- Micah Parsons
- Kevin Durant
- James Harden
- Draymond Green
- Russell Wilson
- Rob Gronkowski
- Alex Rodriguez
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Tyreek Hill
- Jordan Chiles
- KSI
In addition, the event will feature the participation of WWE’s Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan. Celebrities and content creators such as Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Druski, and IShowSpeed are also joining.
Awards and Rewards
Each participant will compete in all events to accumulate points. The overall winner will take home $1 million. Second place will get a Ferrari 812 GTS, while third place will be rewarded with a 2003-04 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor LeBron James rookie card, numbered to 50 and graded 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services.
For fans who don’t make it to the podium, the fan with the highest score will receive $100,000.
The Fanatics Fest will take place at the Javits Center in New York from June 20th to 22nd.
