Fanatics Fest: An Epic Duel Between Professionals and Fans
The second annual Fanatics Fest promises thrills with the introduction of the “Fanatics Games.” This event will pit 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers against 50 fans in a “Pros vs. Joes” style competition, where participants will compete for prizes totaling nearly $2 million.
To be part of this competition, fans must submit videos through the application.
High-Level Sports Competitions
The “Fanatics Games” will include eight sports competitions designed to test various skills. Participants will compete in themed challenges from different sports:
- Quarterback skills
- Basketball hoop shot (around the world)
- Soccer goal scoring
- Baseball pitching accuracy
- Washer-dryer hockey challenge
- WWE Superstar entrance
- UFC striking challenge
- “Closest to the pin” golf challenge
Confirmed Stars
The list of confirmed athletes to participate includes prominent figures in sports:
- 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, participation from WWE’s Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan is expected. Confirmed celebrities and content creators include Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Druski, and IShowSpeed.
Prizes at Stake
Each participant will compete in all events to accumulate points. The first-place winner will take home $1 million, second place a Ferrari 812 GTS, and third place a LeBron James rookie card from the 2003-04 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor season, numbered to 50 and graded 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services. The latter is the same card that sold for $196,555 at a Goldin Auctions auction in early March.
If a fan fails to finish in the top three, 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.
