It's been an event the city has been planning for since last year and one that will finally happen from April 25-27 in Downtown Detroit.
On top of people flying in from out of town, there are plenty of metro Detroiters who will take in the fun and excitement themselves.
If you're planning on going to the NFL Draft in Detroit, here's everything you need to know.
Where is the NFL Draft footprint?
The draft will span the entire area of Campus Martius Park, all the way down Woodward Ave. to Hart Plaza for the NFL Fan Experience.
The draft theater will be located near Cadillac Square and the former Monroe Street Midway.
What are the draft entrances?
Draft entrances will be at:
Jefferson Ave. and Randolph St.
Jefferson Ave. and Griswold St.
Cadillac Square and Randolph
How to register for free tickets
The NFL OnePass app is going to have all the information people need to register for the draft and the NFL Draft experience. The app will also have a variety of information during draft days on April 25-27.
Watch details on how to register below
Registration open for free entry to the NFL Draft in Detroit
Parking and Transportation options
The City of Detroit is offering a variety of transportation options throughout Downtown Detroit, including the People Mover, QLine, park-and-ride shuttles, Uber and Lyft and more.
Channel 7 is your home for the NFL Draft and we'll have special programming leading up to the three NFL Draft days. During the draft days, we'll also have pre-draft specials airing on Channel 7.
Our specials will be:
Countdown to the Draft: Thursday, April 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Detroit on the Clock: Thursday, April 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Detroit on the Clock: Friday, April 26 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Detroit on the Clock: Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fans can get exclusive NFL Draft merchandise and merchandise from their favorite NFL teams at the NFL Shop presented by VISA.
It will be located inside the 1001 Woodward building in Campus Martius Park. Hours are:
Saturday, April 20 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, April 22 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24 - Closed
Thursday, April 25 - 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, April 26 - 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Security and prohibited items
The NFL will have a clear bag policy in effect for the NFL Draft. It includes:
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, Logo can only be on one side of the bag
Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the NFL Draft with a clear plastic bag
NFL releases VIP ticket package prices for 2024 draft in Detroit
Are hotels available?
Hotels are limited in Downtown Detroit and other areas of the city for Thursday night. More are available Friday night but expect to pay a premium price, and many hotels have availability Saturday night after the final day of the draft.
Draft Day in the D
The Downtown Detroit Partnership is hosting a three-day party across Downtown Detroit parks for the NFL Draft.
The free events will be located at Capitol Park, Beacon Park, Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park, Grand Circus Park and on a closed-off portion of Woodward ave. between State Street and Witherell Street.
Fans who don't attend the actual draft can watch the event with ten 20-foot video walls spread throughout the park, as well as live music, food from local restaurants and food trucks and more.
There will also be tailgate food from more than 35 local food trucks, 45 local vendors showcased each day at the parks for shopping, and over 60 opportunities for local musicians.
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