Country Star Brad Paisley to Headline 2025 NFL Draft Concert in Green Bay
April 17, 2025
Country music superstar Brad Paisley will headline the NFL Draft Concert Series, closing out the 2025 NFL Draft with a free concert on April 26 at the Draft Theater adjacent to Lambeau Field, the NFL announced Thursday.
“There’s nothing like football to bring people together, and the NFL Draft is where it all begins,” Paisley said. “As a lifelong fan, I can’t wait to help close out an unforgettable weekend with a little music and one heck of a party.”
The 2025 NFL Draft, set for April 24-26, will transform Green Bay into a football festival, with the Draft Theater and fan activities centered around the iconic Lambeau Field. The event includes a free drone show on April 25, featuring over 500 drones in choreographed formations above the stadium to celebrate the draft’s history and the Green Bay Packers’ legacy. Fans must register for free access via the NFL OnePass app or NFL.com/DraftAccess, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We’re excited to welcome one of country music’s biggest stars to the Draft,” said Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of global event presentation and entertainment. “Brad understands how football brings people together. His performance is our way of saying thank you to the fans, the prospects, and the city of Green Bay—and the perfect way to close out an unforgettable weekend.”
Paisley, a Grammy Award-winning artist, has a deep connection to Green Bay, having previously invited Packers players to join him onstage during local performances. A lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, he has also expressed admiration for the Packers, calling Green Bay the “greatest NFL city in the world” during a 2015 concert. His career spans over two decades, with hits like “Whiskey Lullaby,” “Mud on the Tires,” and “She’s Everything.” Paisley has earned three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 15 Country Music Association Awards, solidifying his status as a country music icon. He is set to launch his Truck Still Works World Tour on May 21.
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Fans can register now for free access through the NFL OnePass app or at NFL.com/DraftAccess. Registration is required and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE – HOURS OF OPERATION
- Thursday, April 24 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 25 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 26 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft
Fans at home can tune in to the 2025 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light across NFL Network, NFL+, the NFL Channel, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
2025 NFL DRAFT – BROADCAST SCHEDULE
- ROUND 1: Thursday, April 24 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- ROUNDS 2-3: Friday, April 25 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- ROUNDS 4-7: Saturday, April 26 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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