SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL: Fanatics Fest sets attendance record
Fanatics Fest 2025 saw more than 125,000 in attendance across the three days, up from 70,000 in 2024, including a complete sellout on Saturday. Sunday’s festivities included a fireside chat with now-Rockets F Kevin Durant, as well as boxers Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford coming face-to-face for the first time in the U.S. ahead of their September showdown. Meanwhile, Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino had a big weekend, giving away $500,000 in FanCash to customers who played in life-sized Spin to Win and FanCash Drop games. Also, the likes of Cooper DeJean, Brian Dawkins, Nick Foles, Dawn Staley, Ryan Clark and Brandon Graham, came together for “The Champs Are Here” panel at The Theater…