Green Bay to host 2025 NFL draft
The NFL has named a location for the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s heading to Green Bay, continuing its theme of visiting various cities to host the annual event.
On Monday, the league announced its decision regarding the 2025 NFL Draft. It will take place inside and around Lambeau Field, one of the league’s most iconic stadiums. It will also spill into Titletown, the area surrounding the stadium.
Kansas City hosted the 2023 NFL Draft. Next year’s event is heading to Detroit.
“The Draft has become a prominent offseason event hosted in different cities with spectacular locations across the country, and we are excited to work with the Packers and Discover Green Bay to bring the 2025 NFL Draft to Green Bay and iconic Lambeau field,” said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. “With the help of numerous local partners on the ground, our prospects and fans will be treated to an incredible week-long experience that shows off the city of Green Bay and the state of Wisconsin.”
Over the years, the NFL has continuing selected new sites to host the premier offseason event. Because of the popularity, it doesn’t appear the league will switch away from this approach anytime soon.
Packers president/CEO releases statement on hosting draft
Still two years away, the city of Green Bay must be excited about this opportunity. It’s a great opportunity to showcase a great football town and bring in plenty of new visitors.
Shortly after the announcement, Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy released a statement.
“This is an incredible day for the Packers, Greater Green Bay and the entire state of Wisconsin as we are excited and honored to be selected to host the 2025 NFL Draft,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “The Packers have a rich and proud history that goes back to the early days of the NFL and are the only community owned team. That connection to our League’s heritage combined with the great passion Packers fans will bring will make the Draft a memorable event for those in attendance and NFL fans watching around the world.
“We couldn’t be more excited to host the 2025 NFL Draft.”
Green Bay Becomes the ninth NFL city to host the NFL Draft in as many years. Other stops included Chicago, Philadelphia, Arlington, Nashville, Cleveland and Las Vegas.
Lambeau Field first opened in 1957. It’s the second-oldest stadium in the NFL, behind only Soldier Field (Chicago Bears).