{"id":531477,"date":"2026-07-18T00:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T00:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/531477\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T00:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T00:19:18","slug":"fanatics-fest-2026-david-beckham-serena-williams-tom-brady-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/531477\/","title":{"rendered":"Fanatics Fest 2026: David Beckham, Serena Williams, Tom Brady and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fanatics Fest 2026 brought the star power!<\/p>\n<p>The massive, multi-day convention kicked off July 16 with a sold-out opening day, featuring the biggest names in sports and celebrity guests across the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p>Page Six scored a VIP invite to the sports festival \u2014 held at the Javits Center in New York City \u2014 where we witnessed plenty of unforgettable moments, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da5u3uoRk6a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">LeBron James<\/a> speaking at a panel following his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers, NFL legend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da3vgzTRv_h\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tom Brady dunking his former teammate Rob Gronkowski<\/a> into a tank filled with Raising Cane\u2019s sauce, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da3f3L5B4je\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sneak peek look<\/a> into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da5rtxDRyLq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">JAY-Z\u2019s ultra-exclusive 40\/40 Club<\/a> and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Other stars we spotted included David Beckham, Serena Williams, Kevin Hart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da3cjqVzdPP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jason Sudeikis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da3srUGxszM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Camille Kostek<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da6E0BPBSm1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Teyana Taylor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da503-lR9Ug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Travis Scott<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da5rKVzRyNS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Gayle King<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da5wAWEx7XZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rich Paul<\/a>, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/02\/08\/entertainment\/tom-brady-alix-earle-jay-z-kendall-jenner-and-more-spotted-at-star-studded-fanatics-super-bowl-2026-party\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling to see pics from the star-studded event.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;display:block\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059597\" width=\"443\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/day-2-new-york-usa-134731439.jpg\" alt=\"Jay-Z at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059597\"  \/>Jay-Z was seen on Day 2 of the event. Ryan Rolo\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059598\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-world-cup-football-tournament-134730847.jpg\" alt=\"Travis Scott at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059598 unset-max-height\"  \/>Travis Scott presented the World Cup trophy ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina. AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059599\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-final-spain-argentina-fanatics-134731603.jpg\" alt=\"Lionel Messi at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059599 unset-max-height\"  \/>Lionel Messi spoke onstage during Day 2. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7578125;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059214\" width=\"447\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-beckham-attends-fanatics-fest-134718480.jpg\" alt=\"David Beckham at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059214\"  \/>Soccer legend David Beckham pictured above at Day 2 of Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City. Erik Pendzich\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059216\" width=\"1024\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lebron-james-speaks-onstage-shop-134705933.jpg\" alt=\"LeBron James at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059216 unset-max-height\"  \/>NBA icon LeBron James photographed above at Day 2 of Fanatics Fest 2026, weeks after his shocking exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059225\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/serena-williams-speaks-onstage-seat-134712933.jpg\" alt=\"Serena Williams at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059225 unset-max-height\"  \/>Tennis legend Serena Williams was also spotted at Day 2 of Fanatics Fest 2026 in the Big Apple. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059218\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tom-brady-speaks-onstage-seat-134713070.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Brady at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059218 unset-max-height\"  \/>Page Six spotted retired NFL pro Tom Brady popping up everywhere during Fanatics Fest 2026. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059228\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novak-djokovic-speaks-onstage-shop-134706698.jpg\" alt=\"Novak Djokovic at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059228 unset-max-height\"  \/>Even tennis star Novak Djokovic made an appearance during Day 2 of the star-studded festival. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059257\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/karl-anthony-towns-speaks-onstage-134722696.jpg\" alt=\"Karl-Anthony Towns at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059257 unset-max-height\"  \/>Fresh off the New York Knicks\u2019 NBA Championship, Karl-Anthony Towns was all smiles while meeting fans in NYC. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66699219;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059227\" width=\"394\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kevin-hart-speaks-onstage-cold-134718876.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Hart at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059227\"  \/>Kevin Hart, a loyal supporter of the events hosted by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, brought the entertainment during Day 2. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.62988281;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059222\" width=\"372\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134720164.jpg\" alt=\"Shaquille O'Neal at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059222\"  \/>And what would a sports festival be without NBA legend Shaquille O\u2019Neal (pictured above during Day 2). Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66601563;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059221\" width=\"393\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134719344.jpg\" alt=\"Dwight Howard at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 \" class=\"wp-image-9059221\"  \/>Page Six also spotted NBA star Dwight Howard out and about during the second day of Fanatics Fest 2026. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66699219;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059224\" width=\"394\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134716276.jpg\" alt=\"Gayle King at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059224\"  \/>\u201cCBS Mornings\u201d anchor Gayle King flashed a smile for photographers while attending the sports festival. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6953125;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059258\" width=\"410\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134719321.jpg\" alt=\"Travis Scott at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059258\"  \/>Page Six spotted Travis Scott checking out JAY-Z\u2019s VIP 40\/40 Club. Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66699219;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059233\" width=\"394\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134719286.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Davis at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059233\"  \/>NBA star Anthony Davis was also photographed at Fanatics Fest, posing for photographers and meeting fans. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059230\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134716209.jpg\" alt=\"Jake Paul and Logan Paul at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059230 unset-max-height\"  \/>Jake Paul and Logan Paul also made appearances for Day 2 of Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059226\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134715829.jpg\" alt=\"Russell Wilson at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059226 unset-max-height\"  \/>Also spotted was NFL star Russell Wilson, taking the stage for a panel during the multi-day event. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059215\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/james-harden-speaks-onstage-seat-134715336.jpg\" alt=\"at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059215 unset-max-height\"  \/>NBA star James Harden also took the stage at one point. Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059219\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134715135.jpg\" alt=\"Anthony Edwards at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059219 unset-max-height\"  \/>The panels featured plenty of guest sports stars, like NBA\u2019s Anthony Edwards (pictured above). Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.67773438;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059220\" width=\"400\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lindsey-vonn-speaks-onstage-seat-134712338.jpg\" alt=\"Lindsey Vonn at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059220\"  \/>Another featured guest included Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059229\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/stephen-smith-speaks-onstage-first-134709991.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen A. Smith at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059229 unset-max-height\"  \/>Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith also made an appearance, as seen above from Day 2 of the festival. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66699219;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059213\" width=\"394\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026-jacob-javits-center-july-134698527.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Sudeikis at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059213\"  \/>Page Six spotted \u201cTed Lasso\u201d star Jason Sudeikis roaming around Day 2 of the fest. Getty Images for Fanatics<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.85742188;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059235\" width=\"506\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/day-1-new-york-usa-134618494.jpg\" alt=\"LeBron James at Day 2 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059235\"  \/>James helped kicked off Day 1 of Fanatics Fest by speaking on a panel. Ryan Rolo\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66601563;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"9059232\" width=\"393\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tom-brady-disney-fan-draft-134667012.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Brady at Day 1 of the 3rd Fanatics Fest NYC 2026\" class=\"wp-image-9059232\"  \/>Brady was also there for Day 1, making an appearance at the Disney Fan Draft (as seen above). mpi099\/MediaPunch\/INSTARimages<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fanatics Fest 2026 brought the star power! 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