Green Bay to host 2025 NFL Draft
The event will take place in Lambeau Field and on the Titletown campus.
By PackerAaron
Earlier this afternoon the NFL announced that the 2025 NFL Draft will take place in Green Bay, inside and around iconic Lambeau Field and Titletown.
"The Draft has become our biggest offseason event hosted in different cities and 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."
"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."
While details of the 2025 NFL Draft are still being finalized, the main portion of the event is expected to take place on the Lambeau Field and Titletown campus, with a variety of venues to be utilized within close proximity to the stadium campus.
The most recent 2023 Draft was broadcast over three days and attracted more than 54 million total viewers and more than 312,000 fans in person in Kansas City.
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Comments (64)
greengold
May 22, 2023 at 04:51 pm
OMG. Never thought this possible! Fantastic!
How cool is THAT?
Guam
May 23, 2023 at 08:53 am
I was surprised too GG. Green Bay gets voted the best city to live in by US News and World Report and then gets the NFL draft coming to town. Not a bad week for Green Bay! Now just pray for good weather in late April of 2025........ Green Bay could get anything from sunny and 70 to a blizzard in that time frame.
greengold
May 23, 2023 at 09:09 am
At least the darkness has lifted, Guam!!! LOL.
It really is remarkable. Never, never, never, never, never thought it would happen. This is a cool thing. Imagine those fans who've never had the opportunity to see the shrine...
A beautiful enclave of GREATNESS.
Carry the G.
Since'75
May 24, 2023 at 02:37 pm
I have to give props to (cough) Mark Murphy.
Yea, you read that right.
Murphy was interviewed on Kuhns show on ‘The Game’.
Obviously the topic was landing the NFL draft.
He obviously gets props for landing the draft.
To Murphy’s credit, when given the opportunity by Kuhn, Murphy didn’t pat himself on the back too much.
The other take away i got was that there aren’t definite plans in place, namely where they are going to put the stage.
Murphy said that was up to the NFL.
This is great for Green Bay, who i believe will be busting at the seams accommodating and entertaining so many people.
It will be interesting to see some thoughts and reviews from the participants, and the fans post draft.
If you want to attend, better get on the phone for hotel rooms, if it’s not too late already.
I’d imagine a lot of people doing that as soon as it was announced.
Kudos to the Packers, that was a good get.
greengold
May 24, 2023 at 03:29 pm
I feel the same, Since'75. Well said.
Since'75
May 25, 2023 at 12:22 pm
Thank you good Sir.
Johnblood27
May 22, 2023 at 04:55 pm
I guess that this is good for the economics of the Green Bay/Titletown district and surrounding region, but this is really a great big nothing burger to me as a fan that does not live in or near Green Bay.
Yawn...
Whats next?
greengold
May 22, 2023 at 06:25 pm
I get it, JB. Lived in Arizona for more than a decade.
Having moved back & living in Milwaukee these past 20 years, born & raised here back when Lombardi was winning the first Super Bowls, it’s huge. Especially owning my own business.
I’m sure there are a ton of other business owners between here & Green Bay who feel the same. It’s pretty freaking cool!
Frankly, I never thought Green Bay would get the chance. It’s great news to hear.
LeotisHarris
May 22, 2023 at 06:42 pm
Rejoice, Jb! Mankind can travel great distances nowadays! Be it by horseless carriage or the iron horse, Green Bay is only a few days away from you. Pack a sack lunch and c'mon up for the party. They'll be rooms to rent (indoor toilet!) at the boarding house in Kaukauna.
MainePackFan
May 22, 2023 at 07:00 pm
Don't be a Flat Lander JB!!! This is pretty cool news. I've celebrated Super Bowl wins like a native and have never stepped foot in Green Bay. No Lobstah for you !!
Johnblood27
May 23, 2023 at 02:28 pm
I guess I am just old school.
I do not care about the flash and sizzle of the current draft.
I just want to know who the Packers selected and then settle into the projections on how much those few young men are going to completely change the team. Then 2 or 3 of them get some playing time with minimal impact.
Ho Hum.
I guess i have seen too many of these things come and go.
I recognize the economic benefit to the region, and I am all for that. I just do not care about all the dressing up like idiots and chanting like idiots and seers with bad hair and even worse past records of gauging impact.
HarryHodag
May 22, 2023 at 05:22 pm
I heard they expect 250,000 people to come to Green Bay, effectively more than doubling the city's population. On game day 80,000 fans fill Lambeau, thus three times a game day crowd will be there. That's like having two games for the Green Bay economy.
Cheers!
DoubleJ
May 23, 2023 at 07:43 am
The major difference is a bunch of fans on game days come from around the area where as this will A TON from outside the area. Bringing in money from outside is better than just moving money around inside the area.
murf7777
May 23, 2023 at 01:04 pm
I read somewhere it was equivalent to about 6 games. The reason is because people will be staying longer than just for a game.
PhantomII
May 22, 2023 at 05:31 pm
Too bad it's not 2024 w/ 2-#1 picks...But a kicker for the local GB economy w/ AR gone. I believe this year and next will show the Packers are in capable hands as JL learns how to be great on the fly. GPG
BradHTX
May 22, 2023 at 08:55 pm
Better that it’s in 2025:
2024 - 2 picks
2025 - 1 pick… #32
Tundraboy
May 22, 2023 at 05:40 pm
That's great news! It's about time the NFL comes back to it's Mecca
And for all the draft candidates to gain an appreciation for what it means to play for the Green Bay Packers.
greengold
May 22, 2023 at 06:31 pm
Tundraboy telling it like it is!
Straya
May 22, 2023 at 07:02 pm
And the Packers will have the 32nd pick, inshallah
NickPerry
May 23, 2023 at 06:10 am
Why? Who? WTF, a downvote for this comment by TB?
I guess some people are just miserable ALL the time about anything and everything!
LambeauPlain
May 23, 2023 at 07:52 am
Always a few negative Neds and Nellies around.
The draft has turned into a massive marketing initiative for the NFL and its brand. Lots of revenue and the Packers deserve a piece of it as much...even more, than other teams.
Green Bay has been pulling the wagon for the NFL since 1921...and one of the first teams to pick up the rope and pull. Packers are the only of the original NFL founding teams that has not changed its City location and Name.
Good for the Lambeau Shrine and the city of Green Bay!
Tundraboy
May 23, 2023 at 12:45 pm
Thanks NP. Who knows, but I suspect your right!
relleum61
May 22, 2023 at 05:44 pm
Wow, the draft in GB. Great for the economy. I am sure the AirBnB hosts will be happy. Perhaps Murphy can retire now that he has secured the "draft."
BirdDogUni
May 22, 2023 at 10:11 pm
*Let's pray on it!
croatpackfan
May 23, 2023 at 07:14 am
Not reality. He wants to be the host of Draft day, so watch him retire after the draft 2025.
Only person in Packers organization with larger ego then Mark Murphy was former QB, that left Packers this year.
Leatherhead
May 22, 2023 at 06:41 pm
I do believe I'm going to make some plans to hang out there for that.
stockholder
May 22, 2023 at 08:09 pm
Thats great news.
I have some recommendations.
The Victoria Secret Models wearing Jerseys.
Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars can sing on the field.
Hold a stockholders meeting that same day.
Give away cars. per Raffles. NFL colors!
Free cheese and Beer inside.
Autograph booths set-up.
The packer Greats then and now shows.
Cash Raffles.
jurp
May 22, 2023 at 10:07 pm
"The packer Greats then and now shows."
Great idea! It would be nice if they did an "alumni weekend" for the GBP HOFers and any other current and former players who want to come. Maybe with a welcome ceremony for the new guys just drafted. This would also be a great time to hold the GBP HOF Induction Ceremony for that year.
And to introduce Murphy's replacement (a boy can dream, right?)
pantz_bURp
May 22, 2023 at 09:36 pm
Build it and they will come. I am stoked for this 2025 draft in Green Bay, WI at Lambeau Field and Title town.
Mark, leaving his mark.
Sweaty hugs and JUICY kisses all around. Me feeling like a kid and all. Bring on them ZITs, I ain't afraid! 👌👍✌️
Starrbrite
May 22, 2023 at 10:00 pm
This is outstanding and deserved. We are the team which should be listed first in the dictionary under Pro Football.
We’ll never be the site for a SB, but this makes we Packer fans feel great.
Go Packers!!!
Doug_In_Sandpoint
May 22, 2023 at 10:20 pm
I’m a little bummed that we’ll be drafting 32nd in 2025. It will be a long wait for the locals.
croatpackfan
May 23, 2023 at 07:16 am
Maybe Brian will trade up. Who knows!
4thand10
May 23, 2023 at 12:19 am
So I live 2 1/2 hrs from this. I plan on going if i’m still alive. I’ll be 50. I believe this is the first time in my lifetime, that a draft will be held in GB. I’m going for sure. Does anyone from here want to meet me there? Hopefully we’ll get a chance to meet Nagler and Corey in person. That would be a nice lifetime experience for me. I’m wondering if they allow hotel reservations 2 yrs in advance?
greengold
May 23, 2023 at 06:43 am
Only if you book your room for the Monday & Tuesday after you’ve left.
4thand10
May 23, 2023 at 06:43 pm
lol
Untylu1968
May 23, 2023 at 09:33 am
4 hours away for this guy, and fortunate that both my kids live in Green Bay! It will be a party to remember...🍻
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
May 23, 2023 at 05:30 am
I will be there for at least part of it. Either round 1, or for rounds 2 & 3!
Will be absolutely crazy & amazing experience. Likely have to park miles away from the stadium.
greengold
May 23, 2023 at 06:53 am
But… my War Room…!!!
snowdog
May 23, 2023 at 01:21 pm
Bike it
snowdog
May 23, 2023 at 01:39 pm
Thru snow, hail, rain or the dead of night. Packer fans will deliver !
fireball
May 23, 2023 at 06:46 am
Hey, let's not forget the great Oneida Casino and Oneida Hotel for NFL fans to peruse and visit and play in 2025 NFL Draft Day. A great event to look forward to for the Green Bay community!
TKWorldWide
May 23, 2023 at 07:04 am
I wonder if we could cordon off a little spot for CHTV.
And you’d have to know the password to get in.
T7Steve
May 23, 2023 at 10:10 am
The password is "Stockholder". Everyone can remember that.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
May 23, 2023 at 11:10 am
I'd actually enjoy meeting the old curmudgeon. Say what you want while often misguided & misfortunate he is consistent! :)
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
May 23, 2023 at 11:12 am
Spreading the word now & often....the gathering of CCTV members is at Corey's backyard/garage!
Since'61
May 23, 2023 at 07:19 am
Great news for Green Bay. Long overdue.
Murphy gets his retirement send off.
It’s Kenner, it’s fun! Thanks, Since ‘61
DoubleJ
May 23, 2023 at 07:40 am
This is something I never thought would happen. Now to get the Super Bowl.
NickPerry
May 23, 2023 at 07:52 am
As much as I bust Mark Murphy's balls for sticking his nose where IMO it doesn't belong, the Draft in Green Bay Wisconsin DOESN'T happen without Murphy.
The man was huge in building The Titletown District and is a huge reason why Green Bay is in a position to even host it in the first place.
Congrats to the Green Bay Packers organization, Mark Murphy, and ALL the business owners and people of Wisconsin!
It's a well deserved honor!
T7Steve
May 23, 2023 at 10:14 am
He estimates it will bring in 94 million to the area.
Roughly 6 times more than a game day. (figures per II on the Packers site)
Rebelgb
May 23, 2023 at 10:54 am
Holy shit!
Local businesses especially bars (cough cough im talking to you Stadium View, The Bar etc..) better find a way to pay their employees extra during that week.
Spock
May 23, 2023 at 08:24 am
Well done! I know about, oh, 100% of Packer fans want Murphy to keep his hands off the football side, but you have to give him his due: I don't think GB gets the draft w/o the Titletown district updates. Great news for Packer fans everywhere!
TKWorldWide
May 23, 2023 at 07:36 pm
And a free trip down the sledding hill for everyone!
PackfanNY
May 23, 2023 at 10:04 am
Green Bay has been an “NFL city” for a 100 plus years. They deserve this. It is laughable the “concerns” about logistics. They will plan for it like everything else. It’s Nonsense. Just like the people whining when a cold weather sport actually plays a SB in a cold weather city. Sorry to “ruin” your vacation plans. No Green Bay is not Las Vegas. So what? This is a football draft. Deal with it. The city and people who are a huge part of why the NFL is the NFL get their event.
greengold
May 23, 2023 at 10:42 am
Well said, PackfanNY!
Lphill
May 23, 2023 at 10:05 am
logistically can the town handle it, I think its great for Green Bay but are there enough hotels, restaurant's close by to accommodate ?
Rebelgb
May 23, 2023 at 10:58 am
Lphill the NFL assigns a commission to answer those very questions. Green Bay was looked at several times over the last 10 years, and this includes proposals by the organization to the NFL and how exactly they plan to handle the capacity.
The fact that we were chosen to host the event is confirmation that the City of Green Bay and the Green Bay Packers proved to the NFL that we can handle the logistics of having the draft here.
In other words: it must be doable....
TKWorldWide
May 23, 2023 at 07:38 pm
Short answer: hells yeah!
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
May 23, 2023 at 11:15 am
Think all the RV dealerships in WI should drive them up and park strategically for rental.
Rebelgb
May 23, 2023 at 10:59 am
Watch this make MM push for an extension as Team President.
Im not even joking.....
T7Steve
May 23, 2023 at 12:56 pm
It's a mandatory requirement that he retires.
Rebelgb
May 24, 2023 at 08:25 am
Thank you sir for lowering my BP about 15 points on the top and bottom scale.........
mnbadger
May 23, 2023 at 12:11 pm
Prior to this announcement, I've not given 2 hoots about attending the draft.
Now I want a reservation to Corey's garage.
I'll be the chubby white guy in the BJRaji jersey or Donald Driver jersey if it still fits!
The Ray Nitschke and Bart Starr jerseys of my youth are long gone unfortunately.
With family in the area, I'll likely attend a few days predraft then head home for the picks.
As stated earlier, it would be great to rub elbows with all at CHTV that I feverishly agree and disagree with about all things GBPkrs!
Well done MM.
GPG!
Cheezehead72
May 24, 2023 at 06:52 am
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had a story on celebrities that should be part of the Draft in Green Bay. There are a few that I say no way to.
Harry Styles - Born in England became a Packers fan. Who cares.
Simone Biles - No way. She is a Packers fan because her husband is a player. Plus how do we know if he will still be a Packer during the draft.
Lil Wayne do we really need someone like him representing GB or the Packers.
I am on the fence about Joan Jett. At least she has been a fan since 1966 which is before I became a fan. She is older than me.
The rest are good. The Packers are owned by shareholders and is a cooperative with GB. We need the ordinary Joe and life long season ticket holders representing the team.
mnbadger
May 24, 2023 at 12:35 pm
Sorry to say CH72, but Harry Styles, simone Biles and 'Lil Wayne are celebrities. Nothing wrong with adding a little spice to the salsa of CH Nation.
GPG!