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If you have already attended a Fanatics Fest, then you already know what it is. For those considering attending Fanatics Fest or curious about 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 are 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 your 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.
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When is Fanatics Fest NYC
Fanatics Fest is typically held at the Javits Center in New York City in mid-August. For 2024, it will be held August 16–18, 2024.
Type of tickets
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.
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)
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, four skip-the-line passes vs eight for Golf vs Platinum.
How to maximize your experience for Fanatics Fest NYC
I'm 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.
To 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 hotels 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.
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