2025 Draft

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

April 24-26, 2025

The 2025 Draft is making its way to one of the league's most historic and storied cities: Green Bay, WI. 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 take 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 30 miles south of Green Bay, the Fox Cities region is 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 is your fastest and smartest choice for draft day travel. With 19 nonstop flights, easy bus shuttles, convenient rental cars, and plenty of nearby hotels, we make your journey seamless. 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 Appleton and make draft day 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.

Shuttle Buses

The Fox Cities CVB is excited to offer convenient shuttle services from the area to the Green Bay Draft location. Locations and times will be announced closer to the event date.

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.