Fanatics Fest 2027 Dates: June 24 to 27 at Javits, and Presales Start November 13

Fanatics Fest NYC runs June 24 to 27, 2027 at the Javits Center in New York, per the official Fanatics Fest site, and tickets go on sale in three waves starting November 13, 2026. Fanatics posted the dates on X on November 2, SI reported. The 2026 show drew about 200,000 fans, according to Fanatics.

Ticket Dates and What Each Window Gets You

All three windows open at 10 a.m. ET, per fanaticsfest.com. Every purchase needs a Fanatics ONE account.

Amex presale: November 13 to 15

• For American Express card members, until 11:59 p.m. ET on November 15
• The lowest ticket prices of the year, per Fanatics
• A $15 credit toward an autograph or photo op, limited to one per account
• First access to the autograph and photo op presale, 10% back in FanCash (up to $20 per transaction), early show floor entry and exclusive merch

Returning fan presale: November 17 to 19

• For past Fanatics Fest ticket buyers, until 11:59 p.m. ET on November 19
• Save up to $50, plus the same $15 autograph or photo op credit
• 5% back in FanCash (up to $10 per transaction), presale access for autographs and photo ops, early entry and exclusive merch
• The access code goes to whoever bought the original tickets, so group attendees need to ask that person

Public on sale: November 20

• Open to everyone while supplies last
• Save up to $50 and earn 5% FanCash

Fanatics has not published 2027 ticket prices yet. The site promises the lowest prices of the year in the Amex window and savings of up to $50 after that, but no dollar figures, so the cheapest seat is a question for November 13.

Back to June After a July Show

The 2026 show ran July 16 to 19, per Fanatics' announcement of October 10, 2025, which added a fourth day and an additional 25% of space inside the Javits Center. Fanatics said the dates would coincide with one of the biggest global sports weekends, and NBC New York reported that meant the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. SI reported on November 2 that the World Cup caused the July slot, and that the June return leaves collectors more travel time before the National Sports Collectors Convention.

How Big the Show Has Grown

• 2025: more than 125,000 fans, 300+ athletes and celebrities and 250+ hobby shops and dealers, per Fanatics' announcement
• 2026: about 200,000 fans, 400+ athletes and celebrities and 250 hobby shops, per the Fanatics Events page. amNY also reported about 200,000 fans

For card collectors, the draw is the hobby floor and the show exclusives. In 2026, Topps priced Fanatics Fest editions of 2026 Topps Series 2 Baseball at $300 a box and 2025-26 Topps Chrome UEFA Club Competitions at $350 a box, and only ticket holders could enter the EQL draw for them, SI reported on June 18, 2026. Fanatics events SVP Michael Armstrong said "millions of dollars" were spent on cards on the show floor, amNY reported on July 22, 2026.

Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events, opened his comment in the October 10, 2025 announcement with "There is no show in the world like Fanatics Fest", crediting how much the show had grown in two years.

Our take: if you hold an Amex card and are going anyway, November 13 is the window to beat, since Fanatics calls it the lowest prices of the year. Past buyers get a second shot on November 17, so check the inbox of whoever bought your group's tickets. Want the show-exclusive boxes? In 2026 only ticket holders could enter the Topps draws, so the ticket comes first and the product reveals come later. While you wait, our Fanatics Collect October Premier report shows what the top of the market did this October, and our most valuable soccer cards guide covers the sport behind that Topps Chrome UEFA box.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Fanatics Fest 2027?

June 24 to 27, 2027 at the Javits Center in New York City, per fanaticsfest.com.

When do Fanatics Fest 2027 tickets go on sale?

The Amex presale opens November 13, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET, the returning fan presale on November 17 and the public sale on November 20.

Do you need an account to buy Fanatics Fest tickets?

Yes. Fanatics says a Fanatics ONE account is required for every ticket purchase.

Where to Go From Here

June is a long way off, but the ticket windows open this month. Need something to open before then? The Polkastarter marketplace gives you a free mystery pack when you sign up, and every Lootbox lists its contents, values, and chances before you open.

Details checked November 3, 2026. Dates and perks are as listed by Fanatics and can change. Box prices are 2026 retail prices as reported by SI. Nothing here is financial advice. Polkastarter is not affiliated with Fanatics, Fanatics Fest, Topps, American Express or the other companies named.

Sources

• Fanatics Fest NYC 2027, checked November 3, 2026
• SI Collectibles: Fanatics announces 2027 Fanatics Fest NYC dates, published November 2, 2026, accessed November 3, 2026
• Fanatics: Fanatics Fest returns to New York City July 16-19, 2026, published October 10, 2025, accessed November 3, 2026
• Fanatics: Fanatics Events, checked November 3, 2026
• amNY: Fanatics Fest 2026 recap, published July 22, 2026, accessed November 3, 2026
• NBC New York: Fanatics Fest dates in New York City, published October 12, 2025, accessed November 3, 2026
• SI Collectibles: 2026 Fanatics Fest NYC to include exclusive Topps card releases, published June 18, 2026, accessed November 3, 2026