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2025 Draft in Green Bay

Make the Fox Cities your home for the 2025 Draft in Green Bay - just 30 miles south of the legendary Lambeau Field.

April 24-26, 2025

The 2025 Draft in Green Bay is making its way to one of the league's most historic and storied cities. In the home of the Packers, cheeseheads and football fans from across the country will be the first to witness the next generation of the league's greatness taking the stage. Planning to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event? Use the rest of this page as your go-to-guide for booking a stay in the neighboring Fox Cities, just a short drive from all the action.

Getting to the Fox Cities

Located a quick 30 miles south of Green Bay, the Fox Cities are easily accessible no matter how you plan to travel. By car, we're located about 1.5 hours from Madison and Milwaukee, 3 hours from Chicago, and 4.5 hours from the Twin Cities.

Appleton Airport (ATW) is your fastest and smartest choice for draft day travel. We make your journey seamless with 17 nonstop flights, easy bus shuttles, convenient rental cars, and plenty of nearby hotels. As the fastest way to the draft and just 30 minutes from the heart of the action, there's no better way to kick off your draft day adventure. Fly into Appleton and make arriving at the 2025 draft in Green Bay a breeze!

Browse our Plan Your Visit page for all the resources on how to reach the Fox Cities.

Appleton International Airport

Accommodations

With over 36 hotel properties in the area to choose from, you'll have plenty of options for places to rest after a day of Draft festivities. Visit our accommodations page to view all the options.

Fly & Stay Draft Giveaway

Click here for the details!

Shuttle Buses

The Fox Cities CVB is excited to offer convenient shuttle services to the Green Bay Draft for hotel guests.

April 24 and 25

Round trip is $60/person

Buses will depart the Fox River Mall in Appleton at noon, 2pm and 4pm

Return times are 9:30pm, 11pm and 12:30am

Tickets must be pre-purchased, there will be no day of ticket sales

Please contact your hotel to obtain the ticketing link and passcode

Tickets (if any seats remain) will go on sale to the general public on April 10

Local businesses offering shuttle service:

Buzz's Bar & Grill (Freedom) in collaboration with JT's Charter Bus

April 24, 25 & 26

Round trip is $50/person

For details please click here.

The StoneYard (Appleton and Greenville) in collaboration with Double J’s Shuttle Service

April 24, 25 & 26

Round Trip is $60/person

Epic Tailgating Party $110
*Epic Tailgating includes Burger, Brats, Brisket, Salads, Appetizers, Desserts, Beer, and Cocktails (Please bring your own chair)

Reserve your spot by calling 920-470-9495

Shuttle Departs
StoneYard-Greenville 1:00 pm
StoneYard-Appleton 1:30 pm

Shuttle Returns
Burkel’s-Green Bay 11:00 pm

Rally

April 24, 25 & 26

Roundtrip is $80/person

Departing from the Holiday Inn, Appleton and Ballard Road Park & Ride, Appleton

For details please click here.

Draft Specials and Events

Batley's Grill & Bar - Draft Watch Party
April 24th starting at 5pm

DJ from 5-8

Big Money TikTok Challenge, Jersey Giveaways, Drink Ticket Merchandise Raffle, Gift Certificate Giveaway, Draft Pick-em Challenge for Prizes!

Great Draft Specials:

$5 select cocktail mixers

$10 domestic buckets

$10 pitchers of Miller Lite or Busch Light

Wings 75 Cents each

Burger Sliders $2 each

Attention Fox Cities Businesses

Are you running a special or deal during the Draft? Are you hosting a Draft-themed event? Submit your deal or event here and we will include it on this page.

Photo: Stone Arch Brewpub, Appleton

Explore While You're Here

Have a little free time between Draft day activities? Check out the resources below for everything there is to see and do throughout the Fox Cities region. From world-class museums to 100+ miles of trails, there's an original experience waiting for you in any way you choose to play.