Friday, February 20, 2026

The 40/40 Club to be Revived for Fanatics Fest NYC Exclusive Lounge

Jay-Z’s The 40/40 Club, named after one of baseball’s most prestigious achievements, returns as an exclusive lounge experience for Fanatics Fest NYC. The atmosphere of the lounge will embrace The 40/40 Club’s vibe blending sports, entertainment and luxury into its unique charm. Signature details such as framed jerseys from the club’s archive, grand chandeliers, stadium seating, small bites from the original menu and premium beverages will be on-site. The 40/40 Club will be open to an invite-only list of notable athletes, celebrities and Fanatics Sportsbook VIP customers. The festival will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from August 16th-18th. 

Fanatics Fest NYC is the premiere immersive sports festival built around sports, culture and collecting. Sports fans and collectors who attend can meet their sports heroes, hunt for rare memorabilia, snag exclusive drops or limited edition merchandise. Attendees can participate in a variety of interactive experiences, including running to NFL 40-yard dash, hitting baseballs MLB home-run derby style or walking out as their favorite WWE superstar would to entrance music.

Photo Courtesy of Fanatics Events

Many big names in sports and culture will be in attendance, including:

  • NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady
  • MLB Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter
  • Two-Time NBA Champion Kevin Durant (and his brand Boardroom)
  • NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning
  • NBA legend Carmelo Anthony
  • Boxing legend Mike Tyson
  • MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz
  • NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist
  • NBA legend Julius Erving
  • Director and Knicks Superfan Spike Lee
  • NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson
  • NFL Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders
  • NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice
  • New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson
  • WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes
  • NHL All-Star Auston Matthews
  • NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce
  • WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu

Fanatics Fest NYC tickets are on sale at www.fanaticsfest.com. Prices begin at $20 for kids and $50 for adults.

Latest

Fabled Lands and Timeless Traditions: Krewe of Hermes Shines Along the Uptown Route

Last Friday evening, under clear skies and near-perfect Carnival...

United Adds New AI-Powered Features to App

United Airlines recently updated its mobile app to include...

Muses tHERsday Magic: Soledad O’Brien Leads a Night of Satire and Sparkle Uptown

Last Thursday night, Krewe of Muses once again proved why Muses...

Knights of Babylon Stuns Uptown With “A Knight at the Opera”

Last Thursday night, the Knights of Babylon rolled along the Uptown route, delivering...

Don't miss

Fabled Lands and Timeless Traditions: Krewe of Hermes Shines Along the Uptown Route

Last Friday evening, under clear skies and near-perfect Carnival...

United Adds New AI-Powered Features to App

United Airlines recently updated its mobile app to include...

Muses tHERsday Magic: Soledad O’Brien Leads a Night of Satire and Sparkle Uptown

Last Thursday night, Krewe of Muses once again proved why Muses...

Knights of Babylon Stuns Uptown With “A Knight at the Opera”

Last Thursday night, the Knights of Babylon rolled along the Uptown route, delivering...

From City Hall to Capitol Hill, Nothing Was Spared When Knights of Chaos Rolled Uptown

On Thursday night—traditionally known as Momus Thursday—the void was...

Fabled Lands and Timeless Traditions: Krewe of Hermes Shines Along the Uptown Route

Last Friday evening, under clear skies and near-perfect Carnival weather, the Krewe of Hermes rolled along the Uptown route, delivering a parade that blended mythology,...

United Adds New AI-Powered Features to App

United Airlines recently updated its mobile app to include more features that will save its customers time and enhance their travels. On the day...

Muses tHERsday Magic: Soledad O’Brien Leads a Night of Satire and Sparkle Uptown

Last Thursday night, Krewe of Muses once again proved why Muses tHERsday has become one of the most anticipated nights of Carnival. Rolling through the Uptown...