Fanatics Fest: An Epic Duel Between Professionals and Fans
The second annual Fanatics Fest promises thrills with the debut of the “Fanatics Games”. This event will pit 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers against 50 fanatics in a “Pros vs. Joes” style competition. Participants will compete for prizes totaling approximately $2 million.
Fans will have the opportunity to showcase their talent by submitting videos through the app.
Sports Skills Competitions
The competitors will compete in eight sporting challenges that will test their skills in various disciplines. The tests include:
- Quarterback skills.
- Basketball hoop shooting (around the world).
- Soccer goal scoring.
- Baseball pitching accuracy.
- Washer-dryer hockey shooting challenge.
- WWE Superstar entrance.
- UFC striking challenge.
- “Closest to the pin” golf challenge.
Confirmed Stars
Among the confirmed athletes to participate are prominent figures in sports.
The list of celebrities and content creators includes Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Druski, and IShowSpeed.
Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan from WWE have also confirmed their presence.
Awards and Rewards
Each participant will compete in all events to accumulate points. The winner of first place in the overall standings will receive $1 million. Second place will be rewarded with a Ferrari 812 GTS, while third place will get a LeBron James Topps Chrome Gold Refractor 2003-04 rookie card, numbered to 50 and graded 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services.
If a fan does not place in the top three, the fan with the highest score will receive $100,000.
Date and Place
The Fanatics Fest will take place at the Javits Center in New York from June 20th to 22nd.
