We're excited to announce that Fanatics and Chelsea Football Club have extended and expanded our global partnership. Since 2018, we’ve built something special, delivering consistent double-digit growth each year, and reaching Chelsea fans in +130 countries. This new agreement marks the next chapter - an upgraded eCommerce experience, a broader product range, and exclusive merchandise for Blues fans worldwide. Read more about the new partnership below. https://lnkd.in/esm8fw4M #onefanatics #ChelseaFootballClub
About us
Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
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http://www.fanaticsinc.com
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- Technology, Information and Internet
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- 10,001+ employees
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- New York, NY
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- Privately Held
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- E-Commerce, Merchandising, Internet, Wholesale, Retail, Sport, Collectibles, Betting & Gaming, Mobile, Tech, Online Retail, and In-Venue Retail
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Since kicking off our partnership with Make-A-Wish America, Fanatics has helped grant more than 700 sports-related wishes, including five unforgettable experiences during this year's Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game Week in Atlanta! From a private shopping experience at the MLB Shop and surprise meet-and-greets with Atlanta Braves Legends Chipper and Andruw Jones, to ripping packs with Topps and custom trading cards announcing their wishes were coming true — these kids got the All-Star treatment. A big thanks to MLB, Make-A-Wish America, Make-A-Wish Georgia, and our incredible Fanatics teammates for making these once-in-a-lifetime moments possible. #MLBAllStarGame #FanaticsMakeAWish #MakeAWish #WishGranted #AllStarWeekend
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We are thrilled to share that we’ve been nominated for the ESPN 2025 Sports Humanitarian Award for Corporate Community Impact. This recognition highlights our incredible partnership with Make-A-Wish America, where Fanatics proudly serves as the official sports partner. Together, we work to enhance all sports-related wishes for kids battling critical illnesses by leveraging our expansive network of 900+ sports partnerships and 5,000+ top tier athletes - creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences that bring hope, strength, and joy. We are honored to be recognized among organizations that are using the power of sports to drive real impact and positive change. To see a full list of nominees, and to read more about the award, click the link below! (https://lnkd.in/evgvB7Ji) #onefanatics #ESPN #SportsHumanitarianAwards #CommunityImpact
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Today, Fanatics, ESPN and OBB Pictures dropped the trailer for Fanatics Fest: All Access - an hour-long documentary special offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the second edition of the summer’s biggest event in sports, entertainment, and culture. Tune in Monday, July 7, at 9 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+ for a front row seat to all of the buzz-worthy and viral moments across all three days of Fanatics Fest 2025. Check out the trailer here, and click the link below to read more about what’s in store for viewers! https://lnkd.in/e3cwBXVU #onefanatics #FanaticsFest
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We recently took over the Javits Center in New York City for the second year, welcoming over 125,000 fans and more than 300 athletes and celebrities for Fanatics Fest 2025. This year we went even bigger and better, with more leagues, more brands, and more interactive experiences for fans than ever before. We also hosted the first-ever Fanatics Games, where 50 fans competed in the biggest showdown against 50 athletes and celebrities for $2M in prizes. A huge thank you to the Fanatics Events team, and to the hundreds of employees who showed up to work, volunteer, and represent Fanatics. This tremendous effort would not have been possible without you. Want to relive the excitement? Check out the full three-day event recap video below! #onefanatics #FanaticsFest
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As Pride Month comes to a close, we hosted FAN Talk: Pride, Power & Progress — a powerful conversation on identity, allyship, and inclusion in sports.The discussion was moderated by Ian Botts – PRIDE FAN Executive Sponsor and Chief Technology Officer of Betting & Gaming at Fanatics – and featured Che Flores, the NBA’s first out nonbinary and transgender referee, alongside Khalen Saunders, Super Bowl champion, vocal LGBTQ+ ally, and founder of Original Element Foundation. Che shared their journey of breaking barriers in professional sports, while Khalen reflected on creating inclusive spaces in football and beyond — reminding us that allyship is action. Thank you to our PRIDE FAN Group for your continued leadership and impact. #onefanatics #PRIDE #allyship
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Fanatics Events' Cody DeBacker, VP, Talent Relations/Panel Development, took a break from set up to give us a behind-the-scenes look at Fanatics Fest NYC. Watch this special Unscripted edition to hear more about what's new at this year's event! Want to join the fun this weekend? Get tickets here or at the door! https://lnkd.in/eNdddJ7J #onefanatics #FanaticsFest
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We are excited to announce that Fanatics Betting & Gaming Chief Financial Officer Andrea Ellis was named to Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list, which honors the achievements of a distinguished group of dedicated young professionals in the sports industry. Congratulations to Andrea on this well-deserved recognition! #onefanatics #SBJ40u40 #womeninsports
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As we continue to our expand our global footprint, we're excited to announce a new long-term partnership with FC Internazionale Milano. This collaboration will span ecommerce, retail, manufacturing and licensing to redefine the fan experience for Inter fans in Italy and across the world. Inter fans can look forward to exclusive collections, locally relevant designs, an expanded product range and improved product availability. Click the link below to read more! #onefanatics #intermilan #partnership https://lnkd.in/ezrzEDAN
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We are excited to share that Fanatics Fest NYC has been named to the Hashtag Sports Award’s shortlist for Best New Fan Experience! Read more at the link below and experience the excitement firsthand at this year’s Fanatics Fest, taking place June 20-22 in New York City! https://lnkd.in/eNdddJ7J #onefanatics #HashtagSportsAwards #FanaticsFest