Tom Brady took to a livestream on Fanatics Collect to reveal the latest wave of athletes set to appear at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, bringing together a major mix of sports legends and pop culture figures.
Newly announced names include John Cena, The Undertaker, Logan Paul, and Eli Manning, alongside stars like David Ortiz, Roger Clemens, Henrik Lundqvist, Brett Favre, Paul Pierce, and Dennis Rodman.
A Viral Livestream Moment
During the 45-minute stream, Brady opened high-end collectible hobby briefcases, revealing graded cards tied to each athlete — all of which were given away to fans watching live.
One of the standout moments came when Brady pulled a Logan Paul card and joked:
“How do you even have a rookie card… you’re not even an athlete!”
The moment quickly sparked reactions across the livestream, blending humor with the competitive energy fans have come to expect.
List of cards included:
- Roger Clemens: 1985 Topps Roger Clemens ROOKIE #181 PSA 10 GEM MINT
- David Ortiz: 2022 Topps Dynasty Gold David Ortiz PATCH AUTO 1/1 #DAP-DO6 PSA 9 MINT
- Dennis Rodman: 1988 Fleer Basketball Dennis Rodman ROOKIE #43 PSA 10 GEM MINT
- Paul Pierce: 1998 Finest Refractor Paul Pierce ROOKIE #235 PSA 10 GEM MINT
- Eli Manning: 2004 Topps Finest Refractor #110 Eli Manning Auto RC BGS 10 PRISTINE Pop 4
- The Undertaker: 2007 Topps Chrome Wwe Heritage II Superfractor Undertaker /25 #48 SGC 9.5 MINT+
- Henrik Lundqvist: 2005 UD The Cup Gold Rainbow Henrik Lundqvist ROOKIE PATCH AUTO /30 #177 PSA 9
- Brett Favre: 1991 Stadium Club Super Bowl XXVI Brett Favre ROOKIE #94 PSA 10 GEM MINT
- John Cena: 2025 Topps Bape Superfractor John Cena
- Logan Paul: 2025 Topps Now WWE Logan Paul #65 Gold PSA 10
$30,000 in Cards and Fan Experiences
In total, more than $30,000 worth of collectible cards were distributed, along with Fanatics Fest tickets and autograph/photo opportunities.
Fans reacted strongly to several standout pulls, including rare cards featuring David Ortiz and John Cena, highlighting the continued growth of the collectibles space within sports culture.
Fanatics Fest NYC Expands in 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC returns July 16–19, 2026, at the Javits Center — marking the first time the event will span four days.
Last year’s festival drew more than 125,000 attendees and featured over 500 athletes and celebrities, cementing its place as a major fan-driven event at the intersection of sports and entertainment.
Fans can view the full list of announced athletes HERE.
Tickets for the event are available HERE.
A Growing Culture Around Collectibles
Speaking during the stream, Brady highlighted what continues to drive the event’s popularity:
“The energy around the collectible hobby and general fan activity is the best part of Fanatics Fest.”
With more athletes expected to be announced in the coming weeks, Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest crossover events of the summer.
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