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.
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 ...
