Fanatics Fest: An Epic Duel Between Stars and Fans
The second annual Fanatics Fest promises thrills with the debut of the “Fanatics Games”, a “Pros vs. Joes” style competition that will pit 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers against 50 fans. Participants will compete for a total prize of approximately $2 million.
Fans will have the opportunity to participate by submitting their videos through the Fanatics app.
High-Impact Sports Challenges
The competition will include eight sports challenges designed to test various skills. Participants will compete in events spanning different disciplines:
- Quarterback skills.
- Basketball shots (around the world).
- Soccer goal scoring.
- Baseball pitching accuracy.
- Washer-dryer hockey challenge.
- A WWE superstar-style entrance.
- A UFC striking challenge.
- “Closest to the pin” golf challenge.
A Confirmed Stellar Cast
The list of confirmed athletes to participate is impressive and includes big names 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, WWE figures such as Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan will also be part of the event. 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 winner will take home $1 million. Second place will receive a Ferrari 812 GTS, while third place will win a LeBron James Topps Chrome Gold Refractor rookie card from the 2003-04 season, numbered to 50 and graded 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services. This same card sold for $196,555 at a Goldin Auctions auction in early March.
If a fan fails to finish in the top three places, 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.
