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Tom Brady deals trash-talk and trading cards at Fanatics Fest reveal
Tom Brady edged former NFL star Elie Manning to win the inaugural Fanatics Games at Fanatics Fest last year, and he’s already trash-talking as he prepares to defend his title.
Manning led the first two skills challenges at the unique event before Brady rallied to win the $1 million grand prize. During a live card break on Fanatics Collect Tuesday, Brady said Manning “loses focus easily.”
He then looked into the camera and said: “Eli … I am in your head!”
Brady helped unveil 10 star athletes and celebrities scheduled to appear at Fanatics Fest 2026 on Fanatics Collect by giving away some of their rookie cards to fans and collectors.
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He also had some choice words for WWE star and social media influencer Logan Paul.
“How do you even have a rookie card … you’re not even an athlete!” Brady yelled while pulling a Paul card on the livestream.
Other athletes unveiled by Brady include WWE legends John Cena and The Undertaker, MLB stars David Ortiz and Roger Clemens, NHL legend Henrik Lundqvist, NFL star Brett Favre, and NBA legends Paul Pierce and Dennis Rodman.
The 45-minute livestream was watched by more than 3,000 fans and collectors as Brady opened hobby briefcases to reveal a high-end graded card of each athlete. A total of $30,000 worth of cards were given away to fans and collectors watching, along with Fanatics Fest tickets and photo/autograph opportunities.
Fanatics Fest, scheduled for July 16-19 at the Javits Center in New York City, attracted over 125,000 attendees and 500 athletes last year.
“The energy around the collectible hobby and general fan activity is the best part of Fanatics Fest,” Brady said Tuesday.
Other athletes and celebrities already announced for the 2026 event include Brady, Aaron Judge, Travis Scott, Diana Taurasi, Kevin Durant, Jay-Z, Rhea Ripley, Mike Tyson, Mariano Rivera, and others.
More athletes will be revealed in the upcoming weeks and months.
The cards given away by Brady include:
• 1985 Topps Roger Clemens Rookie #181 (PSA 10)
• 2022 Topps Dynasty Gold David Ortiz Patch Auto #1/1 #DAP-DO6 (PSA 9)
• 1988 Fleer Basketball Dennis Rodman Rookie #43 (PSA 10)
• 1998 Topps Finest Refractor Paul Pierce Rookie #235 (PSA 10)
• 2004 Topps Finest Refractor #110 Eli Manning Auto RC (BGS 10 PRISTINE, Pop 4)
• 2007 Topps Chrome WWE Heritage II Superfractor Undertaker #/25 #48 (SGC 9.5)
• 2005 UD The Cup Gold Rainbow Henrik Lundqvist Rookie Patch Auto #/30 #177 (PSA 9)
• 1991 Stadium Club Super Bowl XXVI Brett Favre Rookie #94 (PSA 10)
• 2025 Topps Bape Superfractor John Cena
• 2025 Topps Now WWE Logan Paul #65 Gold (PSA 10)
