March 29, 2026, 6:01 a.m. CT
Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana will return for Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 this summer, alongside fellow NFL icons Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, Ray Lewis, Lawrence Taylor, and Cris Carter.
The six football Hall of Famers will be on-site in New York City, signing autographs and taking fan photos when Fanatics’ landmark sports festival returns to the Javits Center on July 16–19.
Montana was one of the many stars participating in panels during last year’s Fanatics Fest NYC. He was part of the ‘QB Playbook’ panel discussion hosted by Taylor Rooks with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino.
During this year’s NFL royalty announcement, Fanatics displayed six custom lockers in front of The Vessel at Hudson Yards. Each custom locker featured a legend and included signed helmets and jerseys that fans walking by could take home.
The unique social moment provided New Yorkers a preview of the annual sports fan event, with more exciting announcements still to come in the lead-up to Fanatics Fest 2026.
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