- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 425,938
- Reaction score
- 43
In just a few weeks, hundreds of thousands of football fans will descend on Green Bay for the annual NFL draft.
If you're hoping to join the festivities, it's not too late. Though access to the NFL Draft Theater, where the picks will actually be announced, is limited, the sprawling football festival surrounding the theater is free and open to all fans.
The event, or Draft Experience, will run during all three days of the draft and allow fans to watch the draft picks roll in together. It will also feature player autograph signings, opportunities to take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and prize giveaways, among other experiences.
Here's what to know if you want to attend the NFL draft in Green Bay this month.
The NFL draft will be held in the lots surrounding Lambeau Field, the Resch Center and the Titletown District in Green Bay, according to the NFL.
The Draft Experience will be in the parking lots outside Lambeau Field and include the Titletown district to the west of the stadium, while the Draft Theater will be built on the east side of Lambeau, near the intersection of Lombardi Avenue and South Oneida Street, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported.
Draft Experience and Draft Theater programming will both run from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26. Here are hours for each:
Draft Experience:
Draft Theater (approximate hours, according to the NFL):
The Draft Experience is free to attend for fans of all ages, though you have to register ahead of time on the NFL OnePass app. The Draft Theater is only open to invited ticket holders.
You can register the attend the Draft Experience in a few different ways:
You must be 18 or older to register for NFL OnePass. Adults can add tickets for up to five minors during registration.
There is no set capacity for the Draft Experience, and fans who have registered for a ticket will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, according to the NFL. If capacity exceeds safety limits, then attendance may be restricted.
Before gaining entry to the grounds, fans will have to go through airport-level security and make sure they're not bringing any prohibited items into the grounds. Alcohol, umbrellas and certain types of banners are among the prohibited items, and a clear-bag policy will be in effect.
Find a full list of prohibited items here.
The seated area of the Draft Theater is only available to invited ticket holders, and an NFL OnePass ticket does not get you access to the Draft Theater.
However, fans registered for the Draft Experience can access a standing room-only viewing area with a direct sight line to the theater on a first come, first served basis. There will also be screens throughout the Draft Experience streaming the draft pick announcements.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How to register, get tickets for 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay
Continue reading...
If you're hoping to join the festivities, it's not too late. Though access to the NFL Draft Theater, where the picks will actually be announced, is limited, the sprawling football festival surrounding the theater is free and open to all fans.
The event, or Draft Experience, will run during all three days of the draft and allow fans to watch the draft picks roll in together. It will also feature player autograph signings, opportunities to take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and prize giveaways, among other experiences.
Here's what to know if you want to attend the NFL draft in Green Bay this month.
You must be registered for see images attach
Where is the NFL draft in Green Bay?
The NFL draft will be held in the lots surrounding Lambeau Field, the Resch Center and the Titletown District in Green Bay, according to the NFL.
The Draft Experience will be in the parking lots outside Lambeau Field and include the Titletown district to the west of the stadium, while the Draft Theater will be built on the east side of Lambeau, near the intersection of Lombardi Avenue and South Oneida Street, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported.
When is the NFL draft in Green Bay?
Draft Experience and Draft Theater programming will both run from Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26. Here are hours for each:
Draft Experience:
- April 24-25: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- April 26: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Draft Theater (approximate hours, according to the NFL):
- April 24-25: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- April 26: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Who can attend the NFL draft? Do you have to pay to attend?
The Draft Experience is free to attend for fans of all ages, though you have to register ahead of time on the NFL OnePass app. The Draft Theater is only open to invited ticket holders.
How to register to attend the NFL draft with NFL OnePass
You can register the attend the Draft Experience in a few different ways:
- On a mobile phone: If you have a smartphone, this will likely be the easiest way to secure a ticket. You can download the NFL OnePass app for free in the App Store or on Google Play, register for a ticket and then show your mobile ticket at the gate for entry during the draft. Check out this guide from the NFL for more detailed instructions.
- On a desktop computer: You can register for the draft online at nfl.com/draftaccess. You will receive a ticket via email, so you can either present a mobile ticket at the gate or write down the code in your ticket to present as proof of registration at the gate.
- On-site at the event: Fans may also register for the draft on-site at the Fan Services location on the grounds. If you register on-site, you will receive a small card with your QR code for entry.
How old do you have to be to register for a ticket to the NFL draft?
You must be 18 or older to register for NFL OnePass. Adults can add tickets for up to five minors during registration.
Does OnePass registration guarantee entry to the NFL draft?
There is no set capacity for the Draft Experience, and fans who have registered for a ticket will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, according to the NFL. If capacity exceeds safety limits, then attendance may be restricted.
Before gaining entry to the grounds, fans will have to go through airport-level security and make sure they're not bringing any prohibited items into the grounds. Alcohol, umbrellas and certain types of banners are among the prohibited items, and a clear-bag policy will be in effect.
Find a full list of prohibited items here.
Can fans access the Draft Theater at all?
The seated area of the Draft Theater is only available to invited ticket holders, and an NFL OnePass ticket does not get you access to the Draft Theater.
However, fans registered for the Draft Experience can access a standing room-only viewing area with a direct sight line to the theater on a first come, first served basis. There will also be screens throughout the Draft Experience streaming the draft pick announcements.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How to register, get tickets for 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay
Continue reading...
