Kansas City to host the 2023 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light

Kansas City, Mo. – Three days of star-studded entertainment and interactive games take place in Kansas City during the 2023 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, April 27 –29th. This year’s Draft will be held at the historic Union Station, the National WWI Museum and Memorial and Downtown Kansas City area.

Admission to both the 2023 NFL Draft and the Draft Experience presented by Panini Trading Cards, is free and open to the public. Fans must register through an NFL.com account at NFL.com/DraftAccess or through the NFL OnePass app. Fans who download NFL OnePass will receive digital content and will be entered for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including a grand prize trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.

The NFL Draft Experience will feature interactive exhibits, live concerts, autograph sessions, photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and more. Saturday, April 29, a special Pitmaster Showcase will take place on the North Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The primary entrance to the NFL Draft and Draft Experience will be located on the south side of the National WWI Museum and Memorial at the intersection of Wyandotte St. and Memorial Dr.

Fans are encouraged to plan out their route before they go. There are plenty of park and ride options available for fans. The free to ride KC Streetcar will be running with extended hours and route changes during the Draft. For more transportation information for the 2023 NFL Draft click here.

The 2023 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes beginning:

•Thursday, April 27; 7 p.m.

•Friday, April 28; 6 p.m.

•Saturday, April 29; 11 a.m.

Draft Experience hours of operation:

•Thursday, April 27; 12 to 10 p.m.

•Friday, April 28; 12 to 10 p.m.

•Saturday, April 29; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For complete information on the 2023 NFL Draft log on to visitkc.com/draft.

Fans are encouraged to check out these great attractions during their stay in Kansas City:

Union Station – Though Union Station will be closed to the public during the days of the 2023 NFL Draft, their attractions, restaurants, and businesses will be open leading up to the event dates. Fans are encouraged to return after the Draft to experience the world premiere of, “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition”.

National WWI Museum and Memorial – The National WWI Museum and Memorial will be open during the Draft. Hours of operation during the weekend are:

•Tuesday, April 25; Closed

•Wednesday, April 26; Closed

•Thursday, April 27; 12 – 7 p.m.

•Friday, April 28; 12 – 6 p.m.

•Saturday, April 29; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

•Sunday, April 30; Closed

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum – Immerse yourself in the history of the Negro Leagues at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Check out their website for special dates and times of operation during the 2023 NFL Draft.

The College Basketball Experience – This interactive museum immerses basketball fans and sports fans alike in the world of college basketball like no other.

American Jazz Museum – The American Jazz Museum tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for children (5-12), free admission 4 and under.

Crown Center – Nestled next to Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial, Crown Center offers new shops and restaurants including Shop Local KC and local favorite, Empanada Madness.

Kansas City Power & Light District – The Kansas City Power & Light District will host live entertainment, appearances, games, giveaways, and more April 26-30.

Worlds of Fun – Worlds of Fun is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. The amusement park is open on weekends now.

Headquartered in Downtown Kansas City, Visit KC is the chief hospitality sales and marketing organization for the region. With a mission of creating global passion for Kansas City, Visit KC collaborates with nearly 1,000 community partners to drive the marketing, sales and service of the destination’s convention and tourism industry—a sector that supports more than 41,000 local jobs. For more information about Kansas City, go to VisitKC.com.

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