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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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. Do you have what it takes? There are two ways to qualify to be selected:
Record video & submit on our website or post your video to social media using #Fanaticsgames
Introducing a new way to earn
your spot, exclusively at DICK'S
New for 2026, Fanatics Games is hitting the road! For the first time, fans will have an in-person qualifier option by visiting select DICK’S House of Sport locations across the country.
Transforming Fanatics Games from a single weekend competition into a national qualifying platform. At each location, fans will compete in a sport specific challenge tied directly to the 2026 format. The top three performers at each event will earn a trip to New York City to compete at Fanatics Fest. More details about each event will be coming soon!
Knoxville, TN May 9
Atlanta, GA
May 30
Houston, TX June 13
Boston, MA June 28
2026 Talent
Appearances
Tom
Brady
Rob
Gronkowski
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Cody
Rhodes
Jey
Uso
Rhea
Ripley
Liv
Morgan
James
Harden
Justin
Gaethje
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
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
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
2 punches, highest score counts
Score based on power (scale: 0–1000+)
Gloves provided and mandatory
10 pitches at strike-zone targets
Points awarded for accuracy (not speed)
3 warm-up pitches allowed
20 pucks in 2 minutes
Dryer = 5 pts
Washer = 10 pts
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
11 shots at tiered goal targets in 2 minutes
Points increase by placement: 2, 5, or 10 pts
Targets do not reset once hit
