Traveling to the 2025 Draft

What is the Draft?
 

The Draft is a weekend-long event where all 32 teams in the league have the opportunity to add some of the most talented and promising prospects to their roster. A team's draft pick is in reverse correlation with their previous season's success, so the Green Bay Packers pick will be determined by where they finish in the 2024-25 NFL Season. The event is FREE to the public. Those who can't attend in person can keep tabs on all the information through the NFL OnePass app. Green Bay Packers fans and visitors can watch the Draft on the Lambeau Field Campus, enjoy activations in Titletown and take part in local business community celebrations.

Find more information here reagrding the 2025 Draft.

When is the Draft?

Day 1

Thursday, April 24

Campus Hours: Noon - 10 pm
First Round Begins: 7 pm

Day 2

Friday, April 25

Campus Hours: Noon - 10 pm
Second & Third Rounds Begin: 6 pm

Day 3

Saturday, April 26

Campus Hours: 9 am - 6 pm
Fourth to Seventh Rounds Begin: 12 pm

Why Stop in the Stevens Point Area

Make the most of your travels to the 2025 Draft with a stop in the Stevens Point Area! Just an hour and forty minutes from Green Bay, it's the perfect place to grab a bit, enjoy a drink, or simple just take a break and stretch your legs. Whether you're craving local flavors or a quick adventure, the Stevens Point Area is a must-stop spot along the way.

Where to Stay

With plenty of hotels for a traditional stay or the various unique short-term rentals, the Stevens Point Area has many options if you are looking to spend the night on the way to Green Bay for the 2025 Draft. 

Save While You Stay

Coming to the area and interested in exploring the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective and looking for a place to stay? These select hotels offer deals for just that.

Things To Do

• Take a tour of one of the oldest breweries in the United States, Point Brewery, complete with a sample of soda, cider or beer at the end. Then, explore more of the local craft beverage makers in the Stevens Point Area known as the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective.

• Wander through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus and through downtown to see iconic murals up close. Don't miss the massive 50' x 150' mosaic mural and the colorful #GrabtheGlass mural. 

• Hit the trail to and explore the popular 27-mile Green Circle Trail. Overwhelmed by the total distance? Get started in the trail headquarters at the Schmeeckle Reserve, or head to the Stevens Point Sculpture Park to break up the trail.

• Take a step back in time with a weekend visit to Heritage Park, or follow the Polish Heritage Trail and learn about the rich Polish background of Portage County.

• Wet day outside? No problem! Head indoors to the Food + Farm Exploration Center to interact with exhibits and learn where our food comes from. Enjoy 50% off admission! Or, scope out one of the area's arts & culture hotspots, including a stop at the Q Gallery or the Riverfront Arts Center.

Want more? Browse more things to do in the Stevens Point Area here.

Where to Eat

Hungry in the Stevens Point Area? Here are the top food experiences you can't miss:

For local food, go straight to the source. Make a stop at Feltz Dairy Store, where after a scoop and some curds, you can also view the robotic milking operation. To make it a meal, hit local favorites that work with local growers for farm-to-fork cuisine, including Father Fats, Muse, or Main Grain Bakery & Eatery.

Go for a traditional Wisconsin Supper Club experience, with a stop at the Sky Club or Michele's.

Hit a local hotspot for a comfortable and laid-back feel, including Guu's on Main, Wooden Chair, Hilltop, or Point After.

Get more tasty suggestions with the Stevens Point Area dining guide.

What to Sip

No trip to the Stevens Point Area is complete without visiting the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective, featuring a winery, distillery, and craft breweries. Plan your trip to include a tour of the iconic Stevens Point Brewery, a stop at Great Northern Distilling with their creative cocktails, or explore the rest of the craft beverage scene in the Stevens Point Area.

Business Resource Guide

Make the most of the 2025 Draft with this Business Resource Guide. Find out what you can do to promote your business and welcome sports fans nationwide. For attendance information, find more through Discover Green Bay.