Serena Williams to debut at Fanatics Fest against Djokovic and Brady
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Serena Williams will compete at Fanatics Fest from July 16-19 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. This marks her debut at the event, where she will face off against stars such as Novak Djokovic and Tom Brady. The competition will include various athletic challenges with over $2 million in prizes. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin highlighted the high-profile nature of the athletes participating and noted the event's timing with the nearby World Cup Final. The New York Knicks and their players will also be present following their 2026 NBA Finals victory.
- •Fanatics Fest takes place July 16-19, 2026.
- •Major athletes include Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and Tom Brady.
- •The event features various sports challenges with substantial prizes.
- •New York Knicks will participate after winning the NBA Finals.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Will Make Fanatics Fest Debut to Compete Against Novak Djokovic, Tom Brady and More Surprise Stars (Exclusive)
""You have the biggest stars in the world descending to Fanatics Fest... it's going to be absolutely spectacular," Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin tells PEOPLE
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