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NFL Draft in Kansas City

Hundreds of thousands of football fans are expected in Kansas City from April 27-29 to see the Chiefs and other teams make their picks. The NFL Draft Experience sideline events near Union Station include concerts, games, meet-and-greets and more.

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Welcome to the 2023 NFL Draft.

Fans will descend upon Kansas City to see which college players will be selected to join their favorite professional team.

Three days of fanfare, excitement and activities will fill the grounds of Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

The events are free for everyone, but fans need to register on the NFL OnePass app (NFL.com/DraftAccess) to gain entry.

What all can you see at the NFL Draft Experience? Wander through this map and see for yourself. You can navigate the map by scrolling on a computer or swiping on your phone’s screen.

For more information on parking and road closures around downtown Kansas City for the NFL Draft, click here.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell and former players will announce the picks from this stage on the south side of Union Station.

Those who purchased an NFL Draft ticket package will be watching the draft selections from these seats in the NFL Draft Theater.

The NFL said that at different points if seats open up, fans who didn’t buy ticket packages may be selected to fill in.

The fan viewing area on the North Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial will be first come, first served and standing room only.

Fans will also be able to fill in the area surrounding the fountain on Pershing Road, in front of Union Station.

Concerts will take place at the main stage of the NFL Draft Theater in front of Union Station at the end of each day’s draft selections.

A food and beverage exhibition will feature Kansas City barbecue. On Saturday, April 29 there will be a pitmaster showcase on the North Lawn starting at noon.

Get free autographs from current NFL players and NFL Legends. The schedule of who you can meet will be available by mid-April in the OnePass app.

You can find these large projector screens all over Union Station and the National WWI Museum showing the latest draft picks or the concert at the end of each night.

Fans can take their photo with the most iconic trophy in sports — most recently won by the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

Fans at the NFL Draft Experience can see all 57 Super Bowl rings up close, three of which were won by the Kansas City Chiefs. They can also take a unique digital photo of their favorite ring on their finger.

Want to feel like the pros? Try your luck by running the 40-yard dash or vertical jumping, just like the prospects do at the NFL Scouting Combine. You can also test your accuracy and arm strength by throwing a hail mary into a net.

Test your ability to kick a field goal through NFL uprights on the South Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

If you’re going downtown, be on the lookout for road closures.

Run through the tunnel like it’s gameday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, meet the Chiefs cheerleaders and KC Wolf on the North Lawn.

Draft prospects make their big debut on the red carpet at the Memorial Courtyard at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

Over 300,000 fans are expected to be at the NFL Draft Theater and Draft Experience. No matter what team they’re here to support, there’s something here for everyone and plenty of space for all.

This story was originally published April 20, 2023 at 5:00 AM.

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Neil Nakahodo
The Kansas City Star
Neil Nakahodo is a graphic artist at The Kansas City Star. He’s been with the company for over 20 years, producing illustrations, graphics and videos.
Susan Merriam
The Kansas City Star
Susan Merriam is a data and visual journalist at McClatchy, where she has published work with the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee among others. She has been part of teams honored by the National Press Foundation, Investigative Reporters & Editors and the Society for News Design for their investigative and local accountability reporting.
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NFL Draft in Kansas City

Hundreds of thousands of football fans are expected in Kansas City from April 27-29 to see the Chiefs and other teams make their picks. The NFL Draft Experience sideline events near Union Station include concerts, games, meet-and-greets and more.