The Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular is making its first stop in Philadelphia on Oct. 17 and plans to bring over 50 of sports top athletes to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks for a weekend full of excitement. Courtesy of Fanatics Authentic, Philadelphia area sports fans will have the unique chance to meet their favorite professional athletes throughout three days of free events that feature autograph signings, box breaks, and much more.

From Friday, October 17th through Sunday, October 19th, the Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular will provide a weekend of family fun for sports fans in Philadelphia with a lineup that highlights the 1980 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies reunion, as well as sports icons, such as Dan Marino, LeSean McCoy, and Mike Tyson. On Saturday, October 18th, the show will host a Philadelphia Phillies reunion starring Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, Steve Carlton, and over 20 members of the 1980 World Series team. From 49ers legends, such as Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott and Dwight Clark, to International Boxing Hall of Famers Sugar Ray Leonard and Jake LaMotta, athletes from across all major professional sports will be in attendance at the Fanatics Authentic show in Philadelphia. In the midst of signings and events, fans can also witness baseball history at the Goldin Auctions exhibit showcasing a Philadelphia Sports Legends display, 100th anniversary Babe Ruth collection, as well as the 2.8 million dollar T-206 Honus Wagner
Jumbo baseball card.

All athletes scheduled to attend the Philadelphia Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular will be available for various autograph sessions and photo opportunities throughout the event, giving sports fans the rare chance to get up close and personal with all of their sports idols. In order to cater to every sports fan and collector in attendance, the Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular provides an assortment of autograph ticket options and all-inclusive packages. All weekend long, general admission is free for everyone, but die-hard sports fans and serious collectors can get the ultimate experience with an available VIP package that includes an express line bracelet that gets you to the front of the line in the autograph pavilion, one random autograph ticket, two autograph tickets for a VIP guest, a raffle ticket, plus more. Additionally, autograph, inscription, and photo-op tickets are available for purchase at various price points based on each individual athlete. This way, attendees can create their own personalized sports collection. Each piece of sports memorabilia autographed at the Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular is fully certified authentic and can be backed by the Fanatics Authentic hologram.

Were excited to bring the Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular to Philadelphia for the very first time, says Ross Tannenbaum, President of Fanatics Authentic. As a city with a cherished sports history, we look forward to creating special memories with sports fans in Philadelphia and couldnt be more honored to host a tribute to the 1980 World Series Champion Phillies.

The Philadelphia Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, located at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456. Sports fans and collectors can order autograph tickets and VIP packages in advance at http://www.FanaticsAuthenticShows.com or purchase them at the event.