2025 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light Credential Application Now Open

The NFL has begun the media accreditation process for the 2025 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, taking place in Green Bay from April 24-26.

The NFL Draft main stage will be constructed adjacent to the Resch Expo Center on S Oneida St., extending out to Lot 3 of Lambeau Field. The media workroom will be within the Resch Expo building, which is also where each of the on-site prospects will be available to accredited media following their selection.

Round 1 will take place on Thursday, April 24 (7 p.m. CT) with Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 25 (6 p.m. CT) and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 26 (11 a.m. CT).

Media can find the application on the NFL’s credential portal, which is housed on Media.NFL.com under the “Events” tab. An approved Media.NFL.com account is required in order to view and access the portal. Only one application may be submitted per media organization. The application deadline is Friday, April 11.

All applications must be submitted by the sports editor, sports director or photo editor. If an application is submitted using a personal email address, it will not be considered.

Please see below for a description of each credential type available to apply for. All accredited media will also have access to a media availability with the on-site prospects on Wednesday, April 23.

• Media Workroom - Provides a seat in the Media Workroom, where credential holders will watch the Draft on television. Also provides access to post-selection press conferences with on-site prospects.
  
• Radio Row - Provides a seat within a designated section of the Media Workroom, for organizations that plan to broadcast on-site during hours of operation. Credential holders will watch the Draft on television. Also provides access to post-selection press conferences with on-site prospects.
  
• Photo Pit - Allows access to the Photo Pit near the main Draft stage, as well as the Photo Workroom. Also provides access to post-selection press conferences with on-site prospects. Space in the Photo Pit is reserved only for still photographers and is extremely limited.

Information on credential distribution and pickup will be sent to approved media at a later date. Please direct any questions regarding the credential application to EventCredentialHelp@nfl.com.

Media looking to cover the NFL Draft Red Carpet on Thursday, April 24, at Lambeau Field, must apply via a separate application, which will be available on the credential portal in the coming weeks.

Please note, NFL Draft credentials will NOT grant access to the Red Carpet. Red Carpet credentials will be very limited. For questions regarding the Draft Red Carpet, please email Paula Ngon (paula.ngon@nfl.com), Liz McCollum (elizabethm@bzapr.com), or Dana Gordon (danag@bzapr.com).

The NFL Draft Experience, the league’s ultimate fan festival, will take place at Titletown near Lambeau Field and will be free and open to the public all three days of the event (April 24-26). Draft Experience will feature immersive exhibits, photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, player appearances/autographs, local food vendors, a youth-focused Play 60 Zone, NFL Shop merchandise and more.

An NFL-issued Draft credential is NOT required to cover Draft Experience. For questions regarding Draft Experience, please contact Paula Ngon (paula.ngon@nfl.com) and DraftExperience@bzapr.com.

Any media interested in conducting live shots with a view of the stage, or capturing b-roll on-site leading up to and during Draft week can contact Paula Ngon (paula.ngon@nfl.com).