It's the moment of the NBA season...so far at least.
It's the moment of the NBA season...so far at least.
Announced earlier this week, ESPN, Fanatics and OBB Pictures have dropped the highly anticipated trailer for "Fanatics Fest: All Access," an hour-long special airing on July 7 on ESPN and ESPN+, which goes behind the scenes of this summer’s most talked-about sports, entertainment and culture event. From June 20-22, Fanatics Fest drove more than 125,000 fans to the Javits Center in New York City, captivating all in attendance and taking over social feeds throughout the three-day event.
The second edition of Fanatics Fest featured more than 300 athletes and celebrities interacting with fans and creating surprise-and-delight moments across all three days. The special, hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, will take viewers behind the scenes of the action-packed event and focus on the experience of several athletes and individual fans in attendance, including Victor Wembanyama, Jordan Chiles and Cody Rhodes.
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The special also highlights buzz-worthy, viral moments including; Kevin Durant being traded to the Rockets while live on stage during a panel; Tom Brady making a dream come true for a Make-A-Wish recipient; Joey Chestnut taking on Druski, Livvy Dunne, DJ Khaled and Michael Rubin in a Raising Canes chicken finger eating contest; a surprise Travis Scott concert to launch the new Oakley Meta Glasses; Rhea Ripley and Paul "Triple H" Levesque surprising fans during their patented walkouts; The Rizzler getting mobbed by fans; and many more.
"Fanatics Fest: All Access" also takes viewers to the front row of the Fanatics Games, an inaugural event inside of the larger Fanatics Fest where 50 athletes, celebrities and influencers competed against 50 fans for $2 million in prizes. While six of the top ten scores came from fans, Tom Brady took first place, winning $1 million, then gifting $5,000 to every fan participant and donating $750K to charity. MMA star Justin Gaethje finished second, winning a 2025 Ferrari 296 GTB. In third was Philadelphia teacher Matt Dennish, who won a LeBron James trading card worth over $250K, which was then bought by Brady.
You can check out all the action beginning July 7.
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