fanatics games returns.
bigger competition. bigger bragging rights.
Fanatics Games is back for year two - bringing together elite athletes, celebrities, creators, and a select group of fans for the ultimate showdown across eight epic sports challenges. $2 Million in prizes. $1 Million Cash Grand Prize. One true GOAT - only at Fanatics Fest.
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Fanatics Games
Sports Desk
The Fanatics Games Are Going Live. For the first time ever, fans everywhere can tune in to watch the action unfold in real time, from electrifying fan walkouts and athlete matchups, to head-to-head challenges and the closing ceremony. Stream the Fanatics Games live with broadcasters calling every moment, and play along from anywhere.
The prizes
$1,000,000
Cold hard cash
2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri
A V12 grand tourer — the ultimate driving experience
Lionel Messi Auto Patch
2022-23 Topps Dynasty UEFA Champions League Black #LM7 · #/5 · PSA MINT 9
Your shot at
$1M starts here.
The only competition where 50 everyday fans will earn a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete alongside elite athletes, celebrities, and creators.
VIDEO APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
But there is still one more chance to earn your spot in person at the final Road to Fanatics Games stop in Boston!
The Road to
Fanatics Games Begins
Exclusively at DICK'S
House of Sport
For the first time ever, fans will have an in-person qualifier option by visiting select DICK’S House of Sport locations across the country.
Road to Games expands Fanatics Games beyond a single weekend into a national qualifying platform. At each stop, fans will compete in a sport-specific challenge tied to the 2026 competition format, with the top three performers earning a trip to New York City to compete at Fanatics Fest.
Beyond the competition, each event features a free fan tailgate - including free athlete & mascot photo ops, card pack openings & giveaways, and interactive mini games for kids. Explore the final Road to Games stop below!
2026 Talent
Competitors
Tom
Brady
Kevin
Hart
John
Cena
Serena
Williams
Novak
Djokovic
Rob
Gronkowski
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Cody
Rhodes
Jey
Uso
Rhea
Ripley
Liv
Morgan
James
Harden
Justin
Gaethje
Amon-Ra
St. Brown
Cam
Skattebo
CC
Sabathia
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David
Ortiz
Jahmyr
Gibbs
Jaxson
Dart
Jordan
Chiles
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Jozy
Altidore
Kelley
O'Hara
Marlon
Megan
Keller
Nigel
Sylvester
Noah
Lyles
Terence
Crawford
Puka
Nacua
Ray
AsianBoy
Roberto
Carlos
Trae
Young
Darrell "Housh"
Doucette
Jesser
Jeremiyah
Love
2026 fan
Competitors
The 2025 Games proved one thing - fans can hang with the best. Fans who finished in the top 10 spots are expected to return in 2026, raising the stakes even higher. Submit your application for your chance to join this elite fan lineup.
Matt
Dennish
Liam
Beal
Matthew
Bailey
Scott
Gotta
Travis
Purdy
Bobby
Covais
The next era of competition.
8 reimagined challenges.
10 throws + 1 Moneyball
Hit stationary targets and throw over obstacles
5 throws @ 10 yds (3 pts each)
5 throws @ 20 yds (7 pts each)
1 throw @ 30 yds = Moneyball (14 pts)
60 seconds on the clock
Clutch Kick Challenge
Step up with the game on the line. Competitors attempt five field goals from 20 yards before taking one final Moneyball kick from 33 yards. Each successful standard kick earns 2 points, while the bonus Moneyball kick is worth 5 points. Make them all and walk away with a perfect 15-point score.
Clutch Kick Challenge
15 total shots in 90 seconds
5 two-point shots = 2 pts each
10 three-point shots = 3 pts each
NBA regulation three-point line
Game Winner Challenge
Knock down shots from around the arc and chase the perfect score. Contestants shoot from 6 spots around the three-point arc, earning 2 points for every made basket. The challenge concludes with a bonus Moneyball shot worth 5 points.
Game Winner Challenge
3 judges score your entrance (0–10 each)
Judging criteria: performance, crowd reaction, and energy
Judges: Peter Rosenberg, Sam Roberts, & Megan Morant
60-second time limit
Superstar Entrance
This challenge isn't about athletic performance, it's about creating a moment. Contestants perform their own WWE Superstar entrance complete with music, character, and showmanship. A panel of judges scores each performance, with the final score determined by the average of three judges. Maximum score: 10 points.
Superstar Entrance
2 punches, highest score counts
Score based on power (scale: 0–1000+)
Gloves provided and mandatory
Striking Challenge
Step up and test your power and precision on the bag. Competitors receive two attempts on a professional punching machine, with only their highest score counting. Punch-force results are converted into a score ranging from 0 to 10 points, rewarding both power and precision.
Striking Challenge
10 pitches at strike-zone targets
Points awarded for accuracy (not speed)
3 warm-up pitches allowed
Strike out Challenge
Bring your best fastball and command the strike zone. Contestants throw five standard pitches and one bonus Moneyball pitch through a half-sized strike zone. Every strike on the first five pitches earns 2 points, while the Moneyball strike is worth 5 points. A perfect pitching performance results in the maximum 15-point score.
Strike out Challenge
20 pucks in 2 minutes
Dryer = 5 pts
Washer = 10 pts
Shoot & Score
Test your accuracy across five increasingly challenging hockey shots. Competitors take two shots from 15 feet, two from 30 feet, and finish with a high-stakes MoneyPuck shot from 40 feet.
Shots 1-2 (15ft) are worth 2 points or Shots 3-4 (30ft) are worth 3 points. The MoneyPuck(40ft) is worth 5 points. Perfect accuracy can earn a maximum score of 15 points.
Shoot & Score
5 shots to land on the green
2 warm-up shots
Closer to the pin = more points
15 seconds per shot on a par 3 simulator
Putting Challenge
Precision is everything in this putting showdown. Players face five putts at increasing distances on a sloped green, culminating in a bonus Moneyball putt worth 5 points. Early putts are worth 2 points each, longer putts are worth 3 points each, and a flawless round can produce a perfect score of 15 points.
Putting Challenge
11 shots at tiered goal targets in 2 minutes
Points increase by placement: 2, 5, or 10 pts
Targets do not reset once hit
Ultimate Goal Challenge
Can you beat the goal keeper? Players take five shots against a live goalkeeper before attempting one final Moneyball shot through a half-sized goal. Standard goals are worth 2 points each, while the Moneyball goal earns 5 points. A perfect performance delivers the maximum score of 15 points.
