Tom Brady Wins Fanatics Games & $1M Prize
- Tom Brady, the former new England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, added another victory to his storied career Sunday.
- Brady, currently a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a fox Sports NFL broadcaster, announced he would distribute $5,000 to each of the 50 participating fans.
- Justin Gaethje, a UFC fighter, secured second place with 345.5 points, winning a Ferrari 812 GTS.
Tom Brady dominates the inaugural Fanatics Games, securing the $1 million prize and proving his competitive spirit extends beyond the gridiron.Discover how the former NFL icon outmaneuvered athletes and celebrities in a series of challenging events. Brady, with his characteristic generosity, is giving back to the fans and the charity, showing the true meaning of his win. Witness the electrifying moments, where Justin Gaethje snagged a Ferrari, and a lucky fan turned a LeBron James rookie card into a quarter-million-dollar payday. The fan’s role proved truly winning. News Directory 3 brings you this exclusive coverage of the games. The event brought together sports, celebrities, and fans. See top finishes, prizes, and the competitive spirit that defined the Fanatics Games.Discover what’s next as Fanatics plans for future competitions.
Brady Takes Top Role at Inaugural Fanatics Games, Donates Winnings
Updated June 22, 2025
Tom Brady, the former new England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, added another victory to his storied career Sunday. This time, he triumphed in the inaugural fanatics Games, a competition held at Fanatics fest in New York that pitted athletes and celebrities against fans in a series of challenges. The seven-time Super Bowl champion secured the top spot on the 100-person leaderboard with 399.1 points, claiming the $1 million prize.
Brady, currently a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a fox Sports NFL broadcaster, announced he would distribute $5,000 to each of the 50 participating fans. He plans to donate the remaining sum to charity, emphasizing the importance of giving back. The Fanatics Games featured eight sports-themed skills competitions,including quarterback skills,basketball shooting,soccer goal-scoring,and a UFC striking challenge.
Justin Gaethje, a UFC fighter, secured second place with 345.5 points, winning a Ferrari 812 GTS. Matt Dennish, a 39-year-old teacher from Pennsylvania, finished third with 326 points. His prize: a 2003-04 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor LeBron James rookie card, numbered to 50 and graded 9.5 by Beckett Grading Services.The fan’s role in the event proved lucrative.
Dennish later sold the LeBron James card to Brady for $250,000, along with a signed card and jersey, according to cllct.com. Six fans finished in the top 10,demonstrating the competitive spirit of the event. LA Clippers star James Harden (fourth) and retired New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (fifth) were the only other athletes to crack the top 10.
What’s next
Following the success of the inaugural event, Fanatics is expected to announce plans for future Fanatics Games, perhaps expanding the competition and including more athletes, celebrities, and fans.