By Amanda Moses
Sports Fans flocked to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Midtown Manhattan for an opportunity to meet their athletic heroes, purchase limited edition memorabilia, and participate in a host of other activities at the Fanatics Fest from August 16th to August 18th.
Considered more than just a festival, the event was said to be a celebration of sports and culture where fans can meet from across the nation to discuss their favorite teams, trade and sell their memorabilia. Fanatics Fest cultivated a lineup that included the very best in sports talent from the NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, WWE, UFC, and more with immersive brand activations, autograph sessions, panels and more.
Athletic stars included basketball all-star Grant Williams and Julius Erving, NFL athletes Rob Gronkowski and Peyton Manning, UFC fighter Alex Pereira, WWE superstars Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, CM Punk and the legend Triple H.
There was no shortage of activities at the Fanatics Fest, whether that’s running around a basketball court, trying your hand at hokey, running across an NFL track or even glancing at championship rings and belts, it was a three-day adventure to remember.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson even attended the festival for a press conference regarding his upcoming fight with Jake Paul which will be streamed live on November 15th on Netflix.
Photos by Amanda Moses
