Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 is going down at New York City’s Javits Center this weekend. The third annual event promises to deliver a massive celebration for sports fans and collectibles enthusiasts. The festival will take over the midtown convention hall for four days and is set to end on Sunday, to coincide with a viewing party of the World Cup final match between Spain vs. Argentina, which is taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
There are expected to be hundreds of big names in attendance from every major sport, including the NFL, tennis, the NBA, FIFA, and more. The event includes live podcast tapings and more experiences for fans. The stars like LeBron James and DJ Khaled have brought out their best sneakers, while the hosts like Gayle King slipped into the best metallic high heels for the panels. See the best celebrity shoe moments at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026.
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Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Gayle King speaks onstage during the Top of the Game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
She wore her go-to Sneex Tepper sneaker heels, a hybrid shoe designed with a stiletto heel and a mesh athletic upper. She chose the shoes in a metallic silver color.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
LeBron James speaks onstage during The Shop Live panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
The basketball star wore the Kith x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Un-Linen” sneakers. The shoes are scheduled for release on July 20, as part of a “Linen Collection” celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original 2001 colorway.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Anthony Edwards and Taylor Rooks speak onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Edwards wore the Adidas Adistar Control 5 sneakers in white with blue and silver details.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Taylor Rooks spoke onstage during the Disney Fan Draft at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
She wore metallic silver slingback pumps with a pointed toe and high stiletto heel.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Novak Djokovic speaks onstage during the Top of the Game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
He wore ASICS Japan S sneakers in white, featuring classic retro court styling.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
DJ Khaled attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
He wore a pair of Air Jordan 4 Retros.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
IShowSpeed attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
He wore the Bob Marley x adidas Superstar II ‘Jamaica’ sneakers in black with yellow laces.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
He wore the Nike Dunk Low Premium QS SB x Travis Scott Cactus Jack sneakers.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Alex Morgan speaks onstage during the Top of the Game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
She wore the Alohas Tb.490 crochet-trim sneakers in cream, featuring a low-profile silhouette with delicate lace detailing.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Diana Taurasi speaks onstage during the Top of the Game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
The basketball star wore the Nike A Ma Maniére x Pegasus Premium SP sneakers in the ‘Summit White Metallic Silver’ colorway, distinguished by their white upper and curvilinear black overlay.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Rachel DeMita speaks onstage during the Well Played podcast panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
DeMita wore the Adidas Gazelle Lo Pro sneakers in a dusky bronze snakeskin-effect texture.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Candace Parker attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
She wore the Adidas Y-3 Stan Smith Lo Pro sneakers in white, featuring a distinctive low-profile midsole.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Candace Parker and James Harden speak onstage during A Seat At The Table: The Future of Women’s Sports Ownership panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Harden wore his own adidas Harden Volume 10 sneakers in a Clear Pink/Core Black/Frozen Lemon colorway.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Russell Wilson attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
The football star wore Nike Air Max Penny 1 sneakers, in the ‘Lester Middle School’ colorway, feature a black nubuck upper and a prominent white sole.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Anthony Davis attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
He appeared to be wearing the white Jordan Air Jordan 4 RM sneakers featuring suede panels and a distinctive wrapped cage design.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Dwight Howard attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
The basketball star kept it straightforward in Nike Air Force 1 Low ’07 “Triple Black” Sneakers.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Alex Aljoe speaks onstage during the World Cup Legends panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
Fanatics Fest NYC 2026
She also went for the metallic shoe trend, going for gold Sandro patent leather strappy sandals that feature adjustable straps and a small 6.5 cm heel.