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Writer's pictureRobert Huie

A guide to attending Fanatics Fest NYC

If you have already attended a Fanatics Fest, then you already know what it is. For those considering attending Fanatics Fest NYC or curious what Fanatics Fest is, I’m here to break it down for you. If you are a sports or sports culture fan, then Fanatics Fest is for you. Fanatics Fest can be said to serve three functions.


First, Fanatics Fest brings in panels, autograph sessions, and photo ops with some of the biggest sports personalities (Note some autograph and photo op sessions are paid sessions). Names like Jeter, Brady, Durant, Ionescu, the Mannings, and more telling their sports stories that you will likely not hear anywhere else.


Second, Fanatics Fest is also an immersive experience, step onto the court, into the ring, or onto the field to show off you skills with the NFL, NBA, WNBA, UFC, WWE, MLB, NHL, MLS, and more!


Third, if you are into collectibles, there will be dealers, drops, and showcases from all the brands.

 

When is Fanatics Fest NYC


Fanatics Fest is typically at the Javits Center in New York City in Mid-August. For 2024, it will be held August 16-18, 2024.


Type of tickets for attending Fanatics Fest NYC


There are three types of tickets – General Admission (Adult and Child), VIP, and Premium Packages.


A General Admission ticket gets you access to:


The exhibition show floor

Access to panels featuring athletes, celebrities, and sports legends

And more!


A VIP Fanatics Ticket gets you access to:


Access to all three days of Fanatics Fest NYC (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

First Access to the FFNYC Show Floor for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Skip the line access to Topps Product Drops

VIP Gift bag and more!


Premium Packages (Gold, Platinum) for Fanatics Fest NYC


VIP passes (as described above)

Pre-event access to Fanatics Fest NYC

Fanatics Cash gift card

Tops Tier 1 Baseball Box

Gift Bags

Reserved Seats in Premium Gold Seating at the Main Stage

Skip the line passes for Official Autograph Signings and Photo Ops

Premium Lounge with elevated food and hosted bar

Raffles


The difference between Gold and Platinum?


You are allowed additional passes, for instance 4 Skip the line passes vs 8 for Golf vs Platinum.



Fanatics Fest NYC - Javits Center
Fanatics Fest NYC - Javits Center

 

How to maximize your experience for Fanatics Fest NYC


Im always a fan of premium passes such as the Fanatics Fest NYC Premium Gold or Platinum packages. It provides VIP access, lounge access, reserved seating, and skip the line passes. It takes the stress out of fighting lines and crowds.


The make the experience even less stressful, I would book the Fanatics Fest with a hotel package. This makes it a seamless experience. All you need to do is get to New York. You don’t have to worry about booking tickets and hotel separately. I can assist in creating a package with premium experience along with a hotel stay for the duration.


To maximize the experience, I would arrive Thursday, this gives you time to settle in, and get ready for the next day. You can either choose to checkout Sunday or Monday, to allow you to maximize your time at Fanatics Fest NYC.

 

If you are a sports fan, this is one of those experiences that allows you to get up close and personal with the athletes. I wish I would have been able to experience this as a kid, but I can experience it today, as an adult.


If you are ready to book your ticket to Fanatics Fest NYC, contact me and I will get back to you.

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