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GREEN BAY – Thousands of people are expected to visit the Green Bay from April 24-26 as it hosts the 90th annual NFL draft.
The NFL Draft Experience and Theater will be on the Lambeau Field campus and Titletown district. While access is limited to the NFL Draft Theater, where the draft picks are announced, the 800,000-square-foot NFL Draft Experience is free and open to all fans.
Some hotel and lodging options in the city are still available, though they will be significantly more expensive than normal.
Here's everything you need to know if you are attending the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay.
The NFL draft is an annual event where all 32 NFL teams select eligible college players to join their teams. The team with the worst record in the previous season picks first, and the winner of the Super Bowl picks last.
The first draft was held in 1936 in Philadelphia.
The 2025 NFL draft will run from April 24 to April 26.
Draft Experience hours
Draft Theater hours
The NFL draft will be hosted in and around Lambeau Field and the Titletown district.
It is free to attend the NFL Draft Experience and physical tickets are not required. Tickets will be required to access the NFL Draft Theater.
Registration for the Draft Experience is done through the NFL OnePass app and can be completed in a few ways:
You must be 18 or older to register for NFL OnePass. Adults can add up to five minors to their ticket when they register.
There is no set capacity for the NFL Draft Experience and registered fans will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the NFL. If capacity exceeds safety limits, attendance may be restricted.
Before entering the draft footprint, fans will go through airport-level security to ensure they're not bringing in prohibited items including alcohol, umbrellas and certain types of banners. A clear-bag policy will also be in effect.
In addition to the official NFL events and activities in the draft footprint, local businesses, organizations and the city will host events throughout the area, with many taking place downtown. With limited parking and several road closures, traveling between the two areas won't be as easy as normal.
To facilitate travel between downtown and the draft footprint, Green Bay Metro Transit will run a special bus route April 24-26. The route will run continuously, with service approximately every 15 minutes, from noon-10 p.m. April 24-25 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 26.
The Downtown to Titletown bus will be free for all riders. Open alcohol is not permitted.
The Brown County Tavern League will use 40 shuttle vans to provide free transportation to your rented house, home or hotel anywhere in Brown County. Shuttles will be stationed near Lambeau Field each evening and shuttles will drive you home from any of over 200 participating Tavern League bars and restaurants.
Ride share programs and taxi services will also be available during the draft. Dedicated pickup and drop-off locations for ride share programs will be available in the Uber and Lyft apps, as well as on OnePass.
Parking will be available near the stadium and local businesses and homeowners will offer parking spaces near the event, which are in walking distance of Lambeau Field, according to its website.
Hotel rooms near the draft grounds are still available, but they will cost more than usual rates. Local hotels with availability during the draft are charging between $324 and $1,890 per night.
There are also still vacation rentals available in the Green Bay area, with prices ranging from $800 to $2,500 per night, according to Airbnb searches.
You can find a list of available hotels here. The Brown County Parks Department also made their campsites available for the draft and you can reserve a spot here.
The NFL draft will be televised nationally by NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. On-air coverage starts at the following times:
All entrances at the NFL draft are accessible, according to the NFL's website. If you require additional assistance, you can go to a Fan Services booth, where someone will be available to issue wheelchairs.
Strollers are also allowed, but are subject to screening. There is a special security check for any medically necessary items.
Mobility-related inquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Forecasters predict the Green Bay area will be warmer and wetter than normal during the 2025 NFL draft, though it's still too early for an exact forecast. Normal temperatures for the end of April are around the upper 50s, with normal precipitation around 0.1 inch, according to the National Weather Service Green Bay.
Temperatures tend to drop as the sun sets in the spring, so bringing layers is recommended.
NFL events are commonly held despite inclement weather. Events will only be postponed in the case of extreme weather that threatens public safety. Information for fans will be available on NFL.com/draft/event-info, pushed out via the OnePass app and announced over the on-site PA system.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters Alex Groth and Maia Pandey contributed to this report.
Vivian Barrett is the public safety reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. You can reach her at [email protected] or (920) 431-8314. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, at @vivianbarrett_.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay what to know
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The NFL Draft Experience and Theater will be on the Lambeau Field campus and Titletown district. While access is limited to the NFL Draft Theater, where the draft picks are announced, the 800,000-square-foot NFL Draft Experience is free and open to all fans.
Some hotel and lodging options in the city are still available, though they will be significantly more expensive than normal.
Here's everything you need to know if you are attending the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay.
What is the NFL draft?
The NFL draft is an annual event where all 32 NFL teams select eligible college players to join their teams. The team with the worst record in the previous season picks first, and the winner of the Super Bowl picks last.
The first draft was held in 1936 in Philadelphia.
When is the NFL draft?
The 2025 NFL draft will run from April 24 to April 26.
Draft Experience hours
- April 24: noon to 10 p.m. CT
- April 25: noon to 10 p.m. CT
- April 26: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Draft Theater hours
- April 24: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. CT
- April 25: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. CT
- April 26: noon-7 p.m. CT
Where in Green Bay is the NFL draft?
The NFL draft will be hosted in and around Lambeau Field and the Titletown district.
How to register for the NFL draft
It is free to attend the NFL Draft Experience and physical tickets are not required. Tickets will be required to access the NFL Draft Theater.
Registration for the Draft Experience is done through the NFL OnePass app and can be completed in a few ways:
- On a mobile phone: If you have a smartphone, this will likely be the easiest way to register. You can download the OnePass app for free in the App Store or on Google Play, register for a ticket and then show your mobile ticket at the entry gate during the draft. The NFL's mobile ticketing guide provides more detailed instructions.
- On a desktop computer: You can register for the draft at NFL.com/draftaccess. You will receive a ticket over email and can either present the mobile ticket at the entry gate or write down the code on your ticket to present as proof of registration.
- On-site at the event: Fans can also register for the draft on-site at the Fans Services location on the ground. If you register on-site, you will receive a small card with a QR code for entry.
How old do you have to be to register for a ticket?
You must be 18 or older to register for NFL OnePass. Adults can add up to five minors to their ticket when they register.
Does OnePass registration guarantee entry to the draft?
There is no set capacity for the NFL Draft Experience and registered fans will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the NFL. If capacity exceeds safety limits, attendance may be restricted.
Before entering the draft footprint, fans will go through airport-level security to ensure they're not bringing in prohibited items including alcohol, umbrellas and certain types of banners. A clear-bag policy will also be in effect.
How to get between downtown Green Bay and the draft
In addition to the official NFL events and activities in the draft footprint, local businesses, organizations and the city will host events throughout the area, with many taking place downtown. With limited parking and several road closures, traveling between the two areas won't be as easy as normal.
To facilitate travel between downtown and the draft footprint, Green Bay Metro Transit will run a special bus route April 24-26. The route will run continuously, with service approximately every 15 minutes, from noon-10 p.m. April 24-25 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 26.
The Downtown to Titletown bus will be free for all riders. Open alcohol is not permitted.
The Brown County Tavern League will use 40 shuttle vans to provide free transportation to your rented house, home or hotel anywhere in Brown County. Shuttles will be stationed near Lambeau Field each evening and shuttles will drive you home from any of over 200 participating Tavern League bars and restaurants.
Ride share programs and taxi services will also be available during the draft. Dedicated pickup and drop-off locations for ride share programs will be available in the Uber and Lyft apps, as well as on OnePass.
Parking will be available near the stadium and local businesses and homeowners will offer parking spaces near the event, which are in walking distance of Lambeau Field, according to its website.
Hotels and lodging available near the draft in Green Bay
Hotel rooms near the draft grounds are still available, but they will cost more than usual rates. Local hotels with availability during the draft are charging between $324 and $1,890 per night.
There are also still vacation rentals available in the Green Bay area, with prices ranging from $800 to $2,500 per night, according to Airbnb searches.
You can find a list of available hotels here. The Brown County Parks Department also made their campsites available for the draft and you can reserve a spot here.
2025 NFL draft schedule, how to watch
The NFL draft will be televised nationally by NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. On-air coverage starts at the following times:
- April 24: 7 p.m. CT
- April 25: 6 p.m. CT
- April 26: 11 a.m. CT
Is there an accessible entrance to the NFL Draft Experience?
All entrances at the NFL draft are accessible, according to the NFL's website. If you require additional assistance, you can go to a Fan Services booth, where someone will be available to issue wheelchairs.
Strollers are also allowed, but are subject to screening. There is a special security check for any medically necessary items.
Mobility-related inquiries can be sent to [email protected].
What is the weather during the draft?
Forecasters predict the Green Bay area will be warmer and wetter than normal during the 2025 NFL draft, though it's still too early for an exact forecast. Normal temperatures for the end of April are around the upper 50s, with normal precipitation around 0.1 inch, according to the National Weather Service Green Bay.
Temperatures tend to drop as the sun sets in the spring, so bringing layers is recommended.
NFL events are commonly held despite inclement weather. Events will only be postponed in the case of extreme weather that threatens public safety. Information for fans will be available on NFL.com/draft/event-info, pushed out via the OnePass app and announced over the on-site PA system.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters Alex Groth and Maia Pandey contributed to this report.
Vivian Barrett is the public safety reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. You can reach her at [email protected] or (920) 431-8314. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, at @vivianbarrett_.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay what to know
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