Fanatics Fest: An Epic Duel Between Professionals and Fans
The second annual Fanatics Fest is about to unleash excitement with the “Fanatics Games”. This event promises a “Pros vs. Joes” style competition, where 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers will face off against 50 fans selected through their videos submitted via the app, all for the opportunity to win prizes valued at approximately $2 million.
High-Level Sports Competitions
Participants will compete in eight sports-themed skills competitions. These tests will assess dexterity in various disciplines, including:
- Quarterback skills.
- Basketball shot (around the world).
- Soccer goal scoring.
- Baseball pitching accuracy.
- Washer-dryer hockey challenge.
- A WWE Superstar entrance.
- A UFC striking challenge.
- “Closest to the hole” golf challenge.
Confirmed Stars
Among the confirmed athletes to participate are renowned figures 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 presence.
The list of celebrities and content creators includes Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Druski, and IShowSpeed.
Prizes at Stake
Each competitor will participate in all events to accumulate points. The winner of first place in the overall standings will take home $1 million. Second place will win a Ferrari 812 GTS, and third place will get a LeBron James rookie card from Topps Chrome Gold Refractor 2003-04, numbered to 50 and graded 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services, the same card that sold for $196,555 at auction in early March.
For fans who don’t make it into the top three, the fan with the highest score will receive $100,000.
Fanatics Fest will take place at the Javits Center in New York from June 20th to 22nd.
