Draft Activities for Downtown Green Bay

GREEN BAY, WI—(WGBW)— After watching the countdown clock for almost a year, the NFL Draft 2025 will be in Green Bay near Lambeau Field starting tomorrow (Thursday, April 24, 2025). There will be something for sports fans and non-sports fans alike as the City, the Packers, and many groups have planned activities starting as early as tonight.

NFL Draft 2025

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.

Gates open to fans at noon on Thursday and Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Fans 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.

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.

Bike Parade

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 through 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.

Wisconsin Elements

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! 

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.

NFL Draft OnePass

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)

Touchdown Downtown Events

In preparation for the draft and all the activities and fun surrounding the event, Downtown Green Bay officials have shared a list of resources to help you plan your week of football and other fun.

Touchdown Downtown, April 23 – 26 

– Event website 

–  Draft City Music Fest details, live music lineup and times       

• Gates open at 3pm on April 23 and 4pm on April 26 
• Fireworks will be shot off on 3 barges in the middle of the Fox River, adjacent to Leicht Park at approximately 8:30pm on April 23.  
• Best viewing spots include Dousman Street bridge and City Deck.  

• Boats will be allowed in the Fox River, between the Dousman and Walnut street bridges. 
• No carry-ins are allowed at Leicht Park. This includes coolers and lawn chairs. 
• Clear bag policy will be in place 
• Street closures:
  • Soft closure of Broadway & Dousman beginning at 2pm on April 23 and 3pm on April 26 
  • Hard closure will begin at Museum Place. Access to Pearl St. and Donald Driver Way will still be possible. 

– Living Packers Heritage Trail map and list 

– Mayor Eric Genrich will be “kicking off” Draft week events at Field Fest at Old City Stadium, 11am – 2pm, Wednesday, April 23  

– Randi Mahomes, proud mom of NFL superstar, Patrick Mahomes, will be hosting the QB Challenge starting at noon! 

– Booyah Battle celebrity judges and participating nonprofits are listed HERE 

– The 5k is completely sold out. You can find the route map HERE. The race will start near the Hagemeister Park patio along City Deck.  

Additional Information

NEW photo op statue 

• This is what it looks like  
• It will be in Leicht Park on Wednesday, April 23 for the Draft City Music Fest  
• On Thursday, it will be in the pop-up park, across from Hotel Northland 
• Friday: Washington St for the Booyah Battle and Uncle Mike’s Kringle Combine 
• Saturday: Washington St at the Farmer’s Market Draft Edition 

General parking/transportation: 

• Downtown to Titletown Shuttle details 
• Parking is available throughout downtown, including City ramps 

La Baye Loop 

This downtown loop includes an inner and outer loop, taking you from the east side of the river to the west side and back.  

• Wayfinding signs and sidewalk stickers will guide patrons along the loop 
• These signs will be put up by Monday, April 21