Sitting at the nexus of sports fandom, culture and collecting, Fanatics Fest NYC will bring together fans across all sports to celebrate their passions under one roof at New York City’s Javits Center from this Friday to Sunday, Aug. 16-18. The multi-day event will be laced with interactive features, multiple stages, exclusive merchandise, product drops, major announcements, live podcasts and more to celebrate and elevate modern sports fandom in all its forms.
Be sure to stop by the WWE activation where you can become a WWE Superstar and recreate your own entrance! Choose your Superstar entrance theme and walk down an official WWE set, hyping up the crowd along the way. All entrances will be recorded and available for download to share with friends. Fans will also get an up close and personal look at WWE history through authentic memorabilia, displaying iconic items such as signature ring gear from “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Rhea Ripley, Hulk Hogan and CM Punk, among others.
Then, stop by the Fanatics Fest Superstore and gear up for the big event with an assortment of official apparel, including exclusive WWE merchandise.
A full lineup of WWE Superstars who will be at Fanatics Fest NYC, including dates they’ll be at the event and what they’ll be available for, can be found below. Tickets are on sale at fanaticsfest.com with prices ranging between $20 and $400. General Admission Adult tickets will be $50 for each day.
Subject to change – full schedule can be found here.
Saturday, Aug. 17
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Hulk Hogan
- Photo Op Session: 12-1:40 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Autograph Session: 1:40-3:30 p.m. in Autographing Zone
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Jey Uso
- Photo Op Session: 1-2 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Autograph Session: 2-3 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Ring Revolutionaries: 3-3:45 p.m. in The Theatre
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CM Punk
- The Masked Man Show 1-1:30 p.m. in Center Stage
- Autograph Session: 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Fanatics Live: 2:35-2:45 p.m. in Center Stage
- Photo Op Session: 2:45-3:45 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
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Bianca Belair
- Autograph Session: 1-2 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Photo Op Session: 2-3 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Ring Revolutionaries: 3-3:45 p.m. in The Theatre
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Jade Cargill
- Autograph Session: 1-2 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Photo Op Session: 2-3 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Ring Revolutionaries: 3-3:45 p.m. in The Theatre
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Liv Morgan
- Fanatics Live: 2-2:30 p.m. in Center Stage
- Photo Op Session: 2:30-3:45 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Autograph Session: 3:45-4:45 p.m. in Autographing Zone
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LA Knight
- Fanatics Live: 2:45-3:15 in Center Stage
- Autograph Session: 3:15-4:30 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Photo Op Session: 4:30-5:20 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
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Tiffany Stratton
- Fanatics Live: 3:15-3:45 p.m. in Center Stage
- Photo Op Session: 4-5 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Autograph Session: 5-6 p.m. in Autographing Zone
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Paul Heyman
- Not Sam Wrestling: 5-5:45 p.m. in Center Stage
- Special Entrance of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio & Special Guest Tag Team Partner – 3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18
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Cody Rhodes
- Autograph Session: 10-11:10 a.m. in Autographing Zone
- Fanatics Live: 11:15-11:25 a.m. in Center Stage
- Photo Op Session: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
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Drew McIntyre
- The Masked Man Show: 10-10:30 a.m. in Center Stage
- Fanatics Live: 10:45-11 a.m. in Center Stage
- Autograph Session: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Photo Op Session: 12-1 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
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Bayley
- Autograph Session: 10:15-11:15 a.m. in Autographing Zone
- Fanatics Live: 11:25-11:50 a.m. in Center Stage
- Photo Op Session: 12-1 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
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Rhea Ripley
- Fanatics Live: 11:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Center Stage
- Autograph Session: 12:30-12:50 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Photo Op Session: 12:50-2 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Autograph Session: 2-2:30 p.m. in Autographing Zone
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The Miz
- Fanatics Live: 11-11:15 a.m. in Center Stage
- Autograph Session: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Photo Op Session: 1-2 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
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Rey Mysterio
- Autograph Session: 1:15-2:15 p.m. in Autographing Zone
- Photo Op Session: 2:15-3:15 p.m. in Photo Ops Zone
- Not Sam Wrestling: 3:15-4 p.m. in Center Stage
Fanatics Fest NYC is at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Ave., New York, N.Y., 10001, and is open:
- Friday, Aug. 16: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 17: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 18: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fanatics Fest NYC will be highlighted by a 2,500-seat main stage that will serve as a backdrop for a range of bespoke content throughout the weekend. The stage will complement a more than 400,000-square foot show floor with activations featuring many preeminent leagues, teams and brands, such as WWE, UFC, NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Fanatics, Topps, Mitchell & Ness, Lids, Fanatics Collect, Fanatics Sportsbook and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) and more.
Among the additional activities on-site, attendees can expect: the Collectors Zone, featuring 350-plus of the best trading card dealers from around the country, trading areas, breaking experiences, and more; millions of dollars’ worth of memorabilia on display for sports aficionados and collectors to explore; exclusive drops and limited-edition products from Topps, Mitchell & Ness, Lids and more; interactive experiences, athlete signings, announcements and more from WWE, UFC, MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL and MLS; and a Kids Zone, where young sports fans can unleash their passion for the game and test their skills through interactive experiences.
Additional fan engagements include a retail superstore offering a significant assortment of products across hundreds of teams and leagues, exclusive apparel collaborations with top brands, 100-plus athletes doing meet and greets, live podcast recordings and more.
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