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SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL: Fanatics plans second, larger Fan Fest in Manhattan
Fanatics is mounting a second Fan Fest in Manhattan next June, adding 25% more space at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, along with 200 additional athletes, which will mean a footprint of 650,000 square feet and 500 current and former players.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Fanatics Fest NYC Returns in 2025: Dates, Tickets and What to Expect
Fanatics Fest NYC is coming back.
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: How Michael Rubin and Fanatics turned out to be a perfect match for each other
Moments after he and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft stood to watch Rob Gronkowski whip left-handed slap shots at a mock hockey goal - Gronk's next sport? - Lafayette Hill native Michael Rubin dove full bore into the maw of Fanatics Fest attendees, stopping here to sign an autograph, pausing there to be part of a selfie with two men clad in Team USA Basketball gear.
PAGE SIX: Buffalo Bills fan wins Fanatics Fest costume contest, and tickets to every major sports championship
Buffalo Bills devotees are known as some of the most wild in the NFL, so it only makes sense a supporter of the Western New York squad won a heated costume contest at Fanatics Fest over the weekend.
BLEACHER REPORT: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul to Face-Off at Fanatics Fest NYC Ahead of Netflix Fight
Ahead of their highly anticipated boxing match on Nov. 15, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to have a face-to-face encounter at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Aug. 18.
COMPLEX: Travis Scott to Drop Limited-Edition Cactus Jack and Topps Cards, Joining Fanatics Fest NYC Lineup
Travis Scott has joined the lineup for Fanatics Fest NYC.
BILLBOARD: Jay-Z’s The 40/40 Club Returning in Reimagined Form at Fanatics Fest NYC
Jay-Z’s The 40/40 Club closed its primary Manhattan location’s doors last year, but the legendary nightclub will be making a return for one weekend only.
NEW YORK POST: Michael Rubin bringing some of the biggest names in sports to massive NYC event
Michael Rubin really couldn’t help himself. The Fanatics founder is bringing Fanatics Fest, an immersive sports festival, to New York City’s Javits Center from Aug. 16-18.
AWFUL ANNOUNCING: Stephen A. Smith and Tom Brady to have ‘no-holds barred exchange’ at Fanatics Fest NYC
The upcoming Fanatics Fest NYC event continues to announce more names, and those now include two of sports media’s top-paid and top-discussed figures.
BIZ BASH: WrestleMania XL: Step Inside This Year’s New Fan Experience
Earlier this month, WWE hosted WrestleMania XL, a multiday experience featuring the brand’s usual cast of flamboyant characters.
BOARDROOM: Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Sabrina Ionescu & More to Headline Fanatics Fest NYC
Fanatics is launching its first-ever Fanatics Fest in New York City this August.
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: Fanatics’ Next Big Bet? A Comic-Con for Sports
Fanatics, the sports-focused company led by CEO Michael Rubin, wants to create a Comic-Con for sports fans.
DEADLINE: ‘WWE World At WrestleMania’ Fan Event to Bow With Five-Day Show in Pennsylvania
The WWE and Fanatics Events have set details for “WWE World at WrestleMania,” a five-day interactive fan experience taking place from Thursday, April 4 through Monday, April 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
YAHOO! SPORTS: Fanatics Launching Division with Investment from IMG
Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting.