Think you can beat Tom Brady or Kevin Durant? At this event, fans will compete against athletes and celebrities | Here’s how to sign up

Think you’ve got a better jump shot than Kevin Durant or a tighter spiral than Tom Brady? Fanatics is betting there are at least 50 fans out there who do.

What and when is Fanatics Fest 2025?

The company’s second annual Fanatics Fest hits New York’s Javits Center from June 20–22, and this year it’s introducing a wild new feature: a skills-based competition where regular fans compete directly against pro athletes and celebrities – including the aforementioned Brady and Durant, as well as the likes of Odell Beckham Jr., Kevin Hart, and Logan Paul – in eight sports-themed events.

Challenges range from basketball shooting contests to NFL quarterback drills, with only your six best scores counting toward your final tally. If you win, you’re looking at a $1 million cash prize. Second place gets a Ferrari 812 GTS, and third could score a LeBron James trading card worth $250,000. Even if no fan cracks the podium, the best-performing amateur still walks away with $100,000.

Want in? You’ll need to submit a short video showing off your athletic tricks – and explain why you deserve to compete. Fanatics says it’s looking for standout skills and stories. But only 50 fans will be selected, so be sure to bring your A-game.

Last year’s event drew 70,000 fans and you can get a feel for it with last year’s review above. This year, a few of them might leave with bragging rights over Mr Brady. Apply now at Fanatics Fest.

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