Early Careers Talent Community
Fanatics · Chicago
People & Recruiting
Fanatics is hiring a Early Careers Talent Community in Chicago, Illinois. Posted 1 October 2026. Apply directly on Fanatics's own careers site — no account needed.
About Us
Fanatics is building 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.
Early Careers Talent Community
Who we are
Fanatics Collectibles is the company behind Topps, the trading card brand founded in 1938. We hold exclusive trading card rights with MLB, the NBA, and the NFL, and partner with leagues and entertainment properties around the world, from the Premier League, UEFA, FIFA, and Formula 1 to UFC, WWE, Star Wars, and Marvel. Our products sell in more than 100 countries. We are a product and technology company, spanning physical cards and collectibles, Fanatics Collect, our digital marketplace and live-commerce platform, and a newly formed Trading Card Games studio in Seattle.
Fanatics Collectibles is the company behind Topps, the trading card brand founded in 1938. We hold exclusive trading card rights with MLB, the NBA, and the NFL, and partner with leagues and entertainment properties around the world, from the Premier League, UEFA, FIFA, and Formula 1 to UFC, WWE, Star Wars, and Marvel. Our products sell in more than 100 countries. We are a product and technology company, spanning physical cards and collectibles, Fanatics Collect, our digital marketplace and live-commerce platform, and a newly formed Trading Card Games studio in Seattle.
The 2027 Internship Program
A paid, in-person, 10-week summer program (June 7 – August 13, 2027) across our offices. Interns take part in a speaker series, Hobby 101, cohort events, and a peer-mentor program.
A paid, in-person, 10-week summer program (June 7 – August 13, 2027) across our offices. Interns take part in a speaker series, Hobby 101, cohort events, and a peer-mentor program.
Potential business areas
- Product
- Licensing
- Athlete Partnerships
- Commercial / Sales
- Marketing & Social Media
- Strategy
- Finance
- Legal
- Operations
- People
- Trading Card Games (TCG)
- Fanatics Collect (Digital)
Who should join
Students and recent graduates interested in interning or starting a career with us. We prioritize students entering their senior year for internships but welcome all strong candidates. Legal internship opportunities are open to current law students, with a preference for second-year students (2Ls). No collecting background is required; we hire for curiosity, skills, and drive, and we value experience from coursework, clubs, athletics, military service, volunteering, employment, and personal projects.
Students and recent graduates interested in interning or starting a career with us. We prioritize students entering their senior year for internships but welcome all strong candidates. Legal internship opportunities are open to current law students, with a preference for second-year students (2Ls). No collecting background is required; we hire for curiosity, skills, and drive, and we value experience from coursework, clubs, athletics, military service, volunteering, employment, and personal projects.
What happens next
Share your resume and tell us your areas of interest and preferred cities. You'll receive alerts when matching roles post, invitations to our virtual Opportunity Sessions in October and November, and preparation resources ahead of applications opening. Joining the Talent Community does not create an application; you'll still apply to specific roles when they post.
Internships are in office five days a week. Housing and relocation support are not provided. Compensation, eligibility, and location are confirmed on each official posting.
Share your resume and tell us your areas of interest and preferred cities. You'll receive alerts when matching roles post, invitations to our virtual Opportunity Sessions in October and November, and preparation resources ahead of applications opening. Joining the Talent Community does not create an application; you'll still apply to specific roles when they post.
Internships are in office five days a week. Housing and relocation support are not provided. Compensation, eligibility, and location are confirmed on each official posting.
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