Celebrating NFL Draft fun with slate of events in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee will mark the 2025 NFL Draft with a series of football-themed events known as Milwaukee Tailgate Week, running Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26. The draft itself is taking place in Green Bay.

Events begin Thursday evening as Potawatomi Sportsbook hosts Tailgate Central, with viewing and betting opportunities during the first round of the draft. Friday’s schedule includes a luncheon featuring former NFL tight end Travis Beckum and analyst Hub Arkush at South Second, followed by optional shuttle service to Green Bay.

Saturday features Jordy Nelson’s Milwaukee Tailgate at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Doors open at 3 p.m., followed by a live 5 p.m. taping of "Inside the Huddle" with Nelson, Mason Crosby and Nick Collins.

Custom tours and family events are also scheduled throughout the weekend. For full details, click here to check out Visit Milwaukee's lineup.