With just three days to go until the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in Green Bay, attendees can look forward to getting the full Lambeau Field, Green Bay and Wisconsin experience, with the state's culture, food and traditions set to be celebrated throughout the three-day event.
Each day will feature special nods to the host city and state, culminating in a Day 3 celebration of Wisconsin throughout the NFL Draft Theater and NFL Draft Experience. Gates open to fans at noon on Thursday and Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Fans are reminded that they can enjoy all the on-stage Draft Theater festivities from the free, general admission viewing area, with the standing room area spanning 250,000 square feet on the stadium's east and northeast sides. The television broadcast will feature crowd shots from the stage that feature historic Lambeau Field in the background and fans can enjoy the action from multiple screens displayed throughout the venue.
Day 1 and Day 2:
To kick off Day 1, on Thursday, April 24, the next generation of NFL stars will walk the NFL Draft Red Carpet inside Lambeau Field starting at 4 p.m. as fans watch from the designated bowl seating area. Information about how fans can view the Red Carpet will be available on NFL OnePass.
The Draft Theater opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and at noon on Saturday, with the Draft selection show beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Following the national anthem, which will be performed onstage by Stephen Wilson Jr., the Wisconsin Army National Guard will conduct a flyover with four Black Hawk helicopters. Packers Legends Mason Crosby, Ahman Green, James Jones and Clay Matthews will join NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on stage to help kick off the night's festivities and welcome fans to Green Bay.
The celebrations continue on Friday, April 25, with 32 NFL Legends and players from the 2000 Draft Class announcing selections to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the class. The evening will also spotlight Legends and players with ties to Wisconsin, celebrating the state's deep football roots. Notable participants include Hall of Famer Lynn Swann, Wisconsin greats Joe Thomas and Jonathan Taylor and fan favorite Dante Hall.
The action will culminate in a spectacular drone show lighting up the Green Bay sky at the end of the third round of selections as part of the Draft Concert Series.
Day 3:
Saturday, April 26, will be an energetic celebration of Wisconsin's rich culture and community, offering a fun-filled day perfect for families.
One highlight of Day 3 will be offered before gates even open, with a Bike Parade for children ages 3-14 starting at 8 a.m. to honor the beloved Packers Training Camp bike tradition. Kids are invited to ride their own bikes up Armed Forces Drive, enter though the east premium entry by 8:30 a.m. and ride a lap around the NFL Draft Experience with special guests from the NFL expected to join in the fun, all before the event opens to the public. Bike riders must exit with their bikes before gates open at 9 a.m., as bike parking is not available on-site. Parents accompanying their kids are reminded of the NFL Clear Bag policy, which will be in effect for the Bike Parade. For more information about the Bike Parade, please visit: nfl.com/draft/event-info/bike-parade.
Day 3 will also feature special Wisconsin elements throughout the day, starting with a mini-Farmer's Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Draft Experience. The market will feature Wisconsin vendors Honeybee Sage Wellness & Apothecary Café, Faris Popcorn, Two Guernsey Girls Creamery, LoCo Wisco, Harmans Bakery, Hinoki Florals, A Goodmans Desserts, The Maple Dude, DIRT and Lynn Summers Oneida jewelry.
Shortly after the Draft picks begin on Day 3, the University of Wisconsin Marching Band will perform, followed by the Oneida Nation Smoke Dancers. In the early afternoon, cheese carver Nancy Baker will demonstrate her nationally renowned skills, local polka band The New Generation will perform and offer a dance lesson and the Wisconsin Humane Society will provide the opportunity for a few lucky fans to "draft" a puppy available for adoption. As the grand finale, global country music superstar and GRAMMY winner Brad Paisley will take the stage at the Draft Theater near Lambeau Field for a free, high-energy concert following the conclusion of Round 7.
All three days:
- The NFL Draft Experience will also offer rare, special access to the hallowed grounds of Lambeau Field during all three days of the Draft. Fans who register for the opportunity through the NFL OnePass app will have the chance to be selected to walk the Red Carpet on the field, kick a field goal through the Lambeau Field uprights or do a Lambeau Leap photo opp.
To enter, fans must use the NFL OnePass App to scan the QR code for the respective experience located around the concourse of Lambeau Field. Upgraded experiences will be awarded every 30 minutes throughout select hours all three days of Draft, and fans will be notified through the NFL OnePass app if they are a lucky winner!
Fans can now register for free entry to the 2025 NFL Draft by downloading the NFL OnePass app or by registering online!
The Leap photo prize and the Red Carpet Experience allows the winner and their family or friends to participate in the awarded opportunity, while the Field Goal Kick prize secures the opportunity for the winner and their friend to kick the winning field goal. If you receive a notification that you won, you must check in within 30 minutes to claim your upgrade. There is no purchase necessary, and winners are chosen at random specific to each opportunity registered for. Entry on to the field at Lambeau, the Red Carpet and the Endzone Leap are not guaranteed based on capacity.
- The Packers Everywhere Draft Haus will also be featured as part of the NFL Draft Experience, highlighting classic Wisconsin dive bar activities, including pull tabs and shake of the day. Fans can also enjoy a DJ, 360 photo booth, Packers alumni appearances, Packers-themed prizing and more. A schedule of programming and appearances is available on the Packers Everywhere social media platforms.
- Food and beverage options will be offered throughout the Draft footprint, featuring some of Wisconsin's most-loved restaurants, food trucks and supper clubs. Concession stands in the Lambeau Field concourse will also be available, along with several restaurants within the event perimeter open for fans. A full list of local food vendors will be available in the NFL OnePass app.
- NFL Draft Experience will transform the area near Lambeau Field and Titletown into a free, three-day festival for fans of all ages. The NFL Draft Experience offers an exciting, immersive festival featuring interactive activations such as high jump challenges, the 40-yard dash and more, alongside NFL Hall of Fame exhibits. Fans can meet NFL stars and Legends, including Packers players, and capture unforgettable moments with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and all 59 Super Bowl rings. The Play 60 Zone and Titletown will host NFL FLAG drills, skills challenges and football clinics for younger fans.
- Throughout all three days of the NFL Draft, fans near the Theater will enjoy a variety of in-venue fan engagement moments designed to keep the excitement high. These interactive experiences will include team roll calls, t-shirt tosses, live fan cams and trivia. Fans will also have the chance to win autographed footballs and helmets, participate in on-stage contests and enter to win Super Bowl LX tickets. Special guest appearances and player interviews will add to the excitement.
Fans are encouraged to register for free entry to the NFL Draft through the NFL OnePass app or at NFL.com/DraftAccess. NFL OnePass provides up-to-date information, exclusive content and access to giveaways. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, and all adults must register, with the option to include up to five children.
The NFL Draft will be fully accessible to all fans. Details on mobility assistance, transportation, and road closures will be shared in the coming weeks via the Know Before You Go information.
For more information on the 2025 NFL Draft, including programming, special events and registration, fans should visit NFL.com/DraftAccess. Graphics with the programming schedule are available for media use here.
Draft Experience Hours:
- April 24: noon - 10 p.m. CT
- April 25: noon - 10 p.m. CT
- April 26: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT
Draft Theater Hours:
- April 24: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. CT (approximate)
- April 25: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. CT (approximate)
- April 26: noon – 7 p.m. CT (approximate)
The 2025 NFL Draft will be televised nationally by NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
On-air coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft will begin at the times listed below:
- April 24 (Thursday): 7 p.m. CT – NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
- April 25 (Friday): 6 p.m. CT – NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
- April 26 (Saturday): 11 a.m. CT – NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (Spanish)
