Fanatics Fest 2024: Epic Competition between Professionals and Fans
The second annual Fanatics Fest is about to debut with the “Fanatics Games”, a “Pros vs. Joes” style competition that promises thrills and millionaire prizes. In this event, 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers will face off against 50 fans selected through videos submitted via their app.
The competition, which will take place from June 20th to 22nd at the Javits Center in New York, will offer a series of sporting challenges designed to test the skills of the participants. The winners will take home an impressive amount of prizes.Sports Challenges and Confirmed Stars
The “Fanatics Games” will feature eight thematic competitions covering various sports disciplines. Participants will demonstrate their skills in quarterback throwing challenges, basketball shots (around the world), soccer goal scoring, baseball pitching accuracy, a hockey throwing challenge with a washer-dryer, a WWE Superstar entrance, a UFC striking challenge, and a “closest to the pin” golf challenge.
The list of confirmed athletes to participate includes prominent names in sports such as 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, and KSI. In addition, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan from WWE have also confirmed their attendance.
The list of celebrities and content creators includes Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Druski, and IShowSpeed.Awards and Rewards
Each participant will compete in all events to accumulate points. The first place in the general classification will win a prize of $1 million. Second place will receive a Ferrari 812 GTS, while third place will get a 2003-04 LeBron James Topps Chrome Gold Refractor rookie card, numbered to 50 and graded 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services.
For fans who do not make it into the top three, the fan with the highest score will receive $100,000.
