Milwaukee, Green Bay, Manitowoc Host NFL Draft Weekend Events

Communities across Wisconsin are celebrating the 2025 NFL Draft, hosted in Green Bay, with a wide range of local events and festivities. Milwaukee is offering a 'Tailgate Week' featuring watch parties, appearances by former NFL players, live tapings, and shuttles to Green Bay, centered around venues like Potawatomi Casino Hotel and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Manitowoc is also embracing the draft spirit with food truck rallies, comedy nights, live music, and dedicated shuttle services to Lambeau Field, in addition to increased hospitality efforts to welcome visitors. Green Bay is hosting community-focused events, including charity food initiatives and fundraising galas with sports personalities, as well as food recovery programs to benefit local agencies. These coordinated efforts reflect a regional celebration, making the NFL Draft an inclusive event for fans and families beyond the main venue. Opportunities for betting, memorabilia giveaways, tours, and family activities ensure fans can participate in the excitement whether they travel to Green Bay or stay local.