Fanatics Fest 2024: An Epic Duel Between Professionals and Fans
The second annual Fanatics Fest is set to debut with the “Fanatics Games”, a “Pros vs. Joes” style competition that promises thrills. In this event, 50 athletes, celebrities, and influencers will face off against 50 fans, who were selected through videos submitted via their app. The total prize money amounts to approximately $2 million.High-Level Sports Competitions
Participants will compete in eight exciting sports competitions designed to test their skills. These include quarterback throwing challenges, basketball shots (around the world), soccer goal scoring, baseball pitching accuracy, a washer-dryer hockey challenge, a WWE Superstar entrance, a UFC striking challenge, and a “closest to the hole” golf challenge.
Confirmed Stars
The list of confirmed athletes to participate is impressive, with prominent names in the world of 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, several WWE stars will also join the event, including Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, and Liv Morgan. The list of celebrities and content creators includes Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Druski, and IShowSpeed.
Awards and Recognitions
Each participant will compete in all events to accumulate points. The first-place winner will take home $1 million. Second place will get a Ferrari 812 GTS, and third place will be rewarded with 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 Goldin Auctions in early March.
Even if a fan doesn’t manage to place 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.
