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Fanatics releases Fanatics Fest NYC lineup—WWE-style
WWE had a huge presence at Fanatic Fest NYC the first two years, introducing star athletes and fans as only WWE can.
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On Wednesday, it played a part in introducing the special guests and stars for the third Fanatics Fest NYC July 16–19 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Fanatics revealed part of its star-studded 2026 lineup Wednesday, headlined but such mega stars as Tom Brady, Aaron Judge, Kevin Durant, Mike Tyson and several WWE stars.
The announcement kicked off the first talent reveal, with the remaining names unveiled on Twitch through a custom WWE Royal Rumble match hosted by New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo, who is also returning to sports fest for a second straight year.
The live Twitch stream featured 30 athletes and personalities, each represented by a custom avatar and revealed one by one as they entered the virtual ring.
In addition to Brady, Judge, Durant and Tyson, the 2026 FFNYC lineup also features New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Knicks legend Patrick Ewing; NBA stars Trae Young, Allen Iverson, Grant Hill and Klay Thompson; MLB star Freddie Freeman and CC Sabathia; NFL stars Malik Nabers and Jaxson Dart; WNBA star Diana Taurasi; soccer star Midge Purce; and WWE stars Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Liv Morgan, Jey Uso, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Randy Orton, Stephanie Vaquer, Tiffany Stratton, and Bianca Belair.
Non-sports celebrities include Jay-Z, Kevin Hart and Travis Scott.
The full list of announced talent is live at FanaticsFest.com, with additional reveals to come. Tickets are on sale, with additional photo and autograph experiences coming soon.
