Saturday, April 26 to Feature Family-Friendly Festivities and Opportunity for Fans to Get Closer Than Ever to the Draft Stage
GREEN BAY, WISC. — April 25, 2025 — As the 2025 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light continues, the NFL is turning the spotlight on Green Bay and the state of Wisconsin during Day 3 on Saturday, April 26. Fans attending the NFL Draft will enjoy a full day of local culture, family-friendly entertainment, and exciting new opportunities to get closer than ever to the action.
The NFL Draft Experience presented by Jersey Mike’s will open at 9 a.m. CT, with activities designed to showcase Wisconsin’s traditions and community pride. Highlights include a pre-event Bike Parade, cheese carving demonstrations, polka dance lessons, performances by the Oneida Nation Smoke Dancers and the University of Wisconsin Marching Band, a live puppy adoption event called “Draft a Pup,” and a special mid-day performance by comedian Charlie Berens. Local vendors will also be featured at the NFL Farmer’s Market, bringing the flavors of Wisconsin to fans onsite.
As part of Saturday’s festivities, fans during the NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will have a rare opportunity to move beyond the general admission viewing areas and experience the excitement from inside the Draft Theater. With new standing-room access available, more fans will be able to step closer to the stage and soak in the energy of the final rounds, the community celebrations, and the Draft Concert Series headlined by global country music superstar Brad Paisley, following Round 7 of the Draft.
Paisley, a GRAMMY Award-winning artist with nearly 5 billion career streams worldwide, will close out the weekend with a free concert at the Draft Theater following the conclusion of Round 7. His tour, “Truck Still Works World Tour,” begins on May 21.
The start of the NFL Draft on Day 3 will see the League welcome 32 International Fans of the Year on stage, along with local Green Bay businesses and organizations, to kick off the final day of Draft activities.
Saturday’s event schedule includes:
- 8:00 a.m. – Pre-event Bike Parade. Young fans (ages 3–14) are invited to participate. Fans wishing to participate should arrive by 8 a.m. and bring their own bicycle. No on-site bike valet or rental will be available.
- 10:40 a.m. – NFL Network’s Scott Hanson, Kimmi Chex, and Cynthia Frelund take the stage.
- 10:45 a.m. – House Band Generation Z performance.
- 11:00 a.m. – Draft Opening Moment featuring Commissioner Roger Goodell, the University of Wisconsin Marching Band, NFL Youth Flag players, and the 32 International Fans of the Year.
- 11:30 a.m. – Oneida Nation Smoke Dancers performance.
- 12:30 p.m. – University of Wisconsin Marching Band takeover.
- 1:00 p.m. – Cheese carving demonstration.
- 2:20 p.m. – Polka band performance and dance lessons with the New Generation Polka Band.
- 2:45 p.m. – “Draft a Pup” live puppy adoption event with the Wisconsin Humane Society.
- Post- Round 7 – Headliner Performance by GRAMMY Award-winning country musician Brad Paisley.
Throughout the day, fans can also enjoy additional activities including T-shirt tosses, social media contests, autographed football and helmet giveaways, surprise celebrity appearances, Packers Legends moments, and a Super Bowl ticket giveaway.
Other Key Highlights:
- NFL Farmer’s Market (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT) –A celebration of local, Wisconsin-based vendors, where fans can enjoy a taste of the state’s finest offerings. Ten booths will operate in typical farmer’s market fashion, with flavors from Green Bay, Fond Du Lac, Granton, Madison, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, and the Oneida Tribe
- Military Enlistment Ceremony – Honoring new military recruits during the opening of Day 3
- Inspirational Fans and Community Leaders – Announcing select picks during Rounds 4–7, celebrating initiatives like Inspire Change, Salute to Service, and the Pat Tillman Foundation
Doors will open for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 26 at 9 a.m. CT with Draft Programming beginning at 11 a.m. CT. All fans must register for free entry through the NFL OnePass app or online at NFL.com/DraftAccess.
The 2025 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will continue with Rounds 2–3 on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET and conclude with Rounds 4–7 on Saturday, April 26 at 12 p.m. ET. Coverage will air live on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and be available to stream on NFL+.
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