Immerse yourself in MLB at Fanatics Fest NYC this weekend
Brian Murphy
The ultimate sports festival for fans of all ages takes place this weekend, Aug. 16-18, in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC is a first-of-its-kind event that will bring together fans of all sports under one roof, and MLB has designed a truly immersive experience that will have something for every baseball lover.
MLB’s 8,000-square-foot space inside the Javits Center will feature interactive exhibits devoted to playing baseball and highlighting the sport’s impact on culture and lifestyle. Plus, you might just get to see some of the game’s greatest legends in person.
A pair of Diamond Kinetics batting cages will be on site and outfitted with Swing Match so you can find your perfect swing and see how your motions in the batter’s box compare to the marquee players in the big leagues.
There will be PLAY BALL events for all young baseball enthusiasts, featuring mini games and coaching clinics on MLB’s all-turf diamond. Franklin bat and ball sets will also be given out to 1,000 participants each day during the three-day festival. There will be other giveaways during the event, and you could win All-Star Game memorabilia or even World Series tickets from within a claw machine.
You can play MLB The Show 24 in the gaming lounge or head over to the MLB Life section, where you can experience how baseball blends with art, fashion, food and music. Evan The Artist, a 14-year-old sneaker and cleat customizer, will be designing player-inspired “live art” throughout the weekend. The MLB Life space will also include a Kicks and Cleats wall featuring some of Evan’s work.
And all of that only scratches the surface of what you can enjoy at Fanatics Fest NYC. Your general admission ticket allows you access to all panel discussions and live podcast recordings, featuring some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Hall of Famers such as Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Johnny Bench and Cal Ripken Jr. are among the numerous baseball luminaries scheduled to be in attendance.
Photo opportunities and autograph signings with many of those stars are available. You could also meet some of the greatest players and performers in other leagues, including the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, UFC and WWE.
With so many activities and stars inside the Javits Center, Fanatics Fest NYC is set to be an unforgettable three-day event. Get your tickets now to this can’t-miss festival.
