Fanatics expands 2026 Fanatics Fest NYC with more days, show floor space
Fanatics Fest NYC, Fanatics’ premiere sports festival and card show, will return with a bigger and better show next year.
The third annual FFNYC will be held at New York City’s Javits Center July 16–19, just two weeks prior to the annual National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. The expanded Fanatics Fest event will feature 25 percent more show floor space in 2026 and expand to four days.
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According to Fanatics, the 2025 festival attracted more than 125,000 fans, more than 300 athletes and celebrities, and more than 250 hobby shops and dealers across the country. The expanded space and additional day will include more access to athletes and celebrities and more live programming, interactive activities, autograph zones, and exclusive product drops.
“There is no show in the world like Fanatics Fest and the massive growth and impact in just two years drives home the value to fans, leagues, brands and athletes,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events. “We can’t wait to build on an incredibly successful 2025 event, which included a complete sellout of our Saturday program, and make the third year of Fanatics Fest our biggest and best yet.”
Fanatics Fest is an immersive, interactive festival that offers sports fans and collectors access to exclusive apparel and collectibles, panel discussions and live programming featuring star athletes, autograph sessions and meet-and-greets, and unique experiences from top leagues, teams and brands. The festival also serves as one of the largest annual trading card and collectibles shows, with dealers, hobby shops and trade nights. Tickets go on sale in early November at FanaticsFest.com.