​The third annual Fanatics Fest at New York City’s Javits Center will attempt to deliver on its promise of being part Coachella and part San Diego Comic-Con as the world’s largest gathering place for sports fans and collectibles enthusiasts.The festival will span four days for the first time with an extra 25% of space used in the massive Midtown convention hall. It is poised to host 200,000 ticketholders to witness an event bigger than ever with the World Cup final taking place in MetLife Stadium on Sunday. There will be 400 superstar appearances across every major sport, including live podcast tapings with potential massive breaking news and autograph and photo opportunities that come at an additional cost beyond the single adult admission prices of $81.54 for Thursday, Friday and Sunday and $93.19 for Saturday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLet’s break down the most noteworthy appearances, attractions and photo opportunities fans can expect during Fanatics Fest. All times listed are Eastern.DUBROVNIK, CROATIA – JUNE 13: Basketball Player and Team AlUla Co-Owner, Lebron James looks on in the E1 Owners Suite during the E1 Series Dubrovnik GP on June 13, 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images)(Joe Portlock via Getty Images)1:15 p.m.: LeBron James and Tyrese Haliburton will sit down for a special live taping of the “Mind the Game” podcast. Could it be the moment LeBron announces his decision on his free agency? The NBA world will be watching a year after news of Kevin Durant’s trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets broke live during Fanatics Fest with KD on the main stage.2:45 p.m.: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and host Taylor Rooks will take the main stage for a Disney fan draft, which will feature superstar talent and announce a major partnership as ABC and ESPN get set to host next February’s Super Bowl.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement4:15 p.m.: Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart continue their New York Knicks championship tour with their “Roommates Show” podcast live with special guest Aaron Judge. New Yorkers are still rabidly obsessed a month after the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, and any chance they get to be up close and personal to Brunson will be a Beatles-at-the-Ed Sullivan Show-type experience.4:30 p.m.: Kevin Hart will be taping several episodes of his “Cold As Balls” podcast live in cold tubs in front of an audience of thousands. Thursday will feature iShowSpeed and Rob Gronkowski, Friday will star Serena Williams and Cooper Flagg, and Saturday brings Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sean O’Malley and Novak Djokovic.6:45 p.m.: Inter Milan will reveal its 2026-2027 away uniform live, featuring an appearance from club legend Christian Vieri as Fanatics Fest shows off its international appeal.Photo-op highlights: Grabbing a picture and autograph with Bunson sold out despite the $937.40 price tag. Josh Hart’s $283.40 appearance sold out as well, but fear not. You