NY Legends At Fanatics Fest 2026

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Two of baseball’s most iconic franchises will be represented at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, with a lineup of legendary players from the New York Yankees and New York Mets on July 16-17.  

To announce the MLB legends attending, Fanatics gave a nod to the rich historical connection between NYC and caricature drawings, anchored in 20th-century Broadway culture and media, serving as a blend of social commentary and celebrity portraiture. 

To bring these legends to life, Fanatics worked with a caricature artist who sketched these in public near The Vessel at Hudson Yards.  

• Images and videos of the sketches are linked HERE.  

• Social post from Fanatics Fest linked HERE. 

Yankee and Mets Legends scheduled to appear* 

July 16 

• Mariano Rivera (NYY)  

• Andy Pettitte (NYY)  

• Jorge Posada (NYY)  

July 17  

• Jose Reyes (NYM)  

• Mike Piazza (NYM)  

• Darryl Strawberry (NYM/Y)  

• David Wright (NYM)  

• Don Mattingly (NYY)  

• Keith Hernandez (NYM)  

*Dates subject to change  

From the dynastic Yankees teams of the late 1990s and early 2000s to the Mets’ most beloved stars across generations, the appearances will give fans an opportunity to connect with players responsible for some of the most memorable moments in New York baseball history.