WXYZ (DeTROIT) — This is the first glimpse of what the organizers want to see when the NFL Draft arrives in Detroit later this year.
Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission have released images showing the Draft’s footprint, which starts at the Monroe Street Midway and goes through Campus Martius Park before heading down Woodward to Hart Plaza.
“Excitement is building for the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light in Detroit, which is just 77 days away,” stated Claude Molinari, President and CEO of Visit Detroit, in a news release. “Fans locally and across the country now have a first look at how the iconic streets of Detroit will provide a remarkable stage for the NFL with the release of the draft renderings today.”
Additionally, renderings of the enormous stage that will be erected on the Monroe Midway have been made public.
According to officials, the thoughtful design of the Draft staging and viewing area maximizes the number of public viewing possibilities while giving fans the best possible access to all that downtown has to offer in terms of dining options, public areas, and entertainment venues.
“After the Super Bowl, all eyes are going to turn to Detroit and the NFL Draft, which is less than three months away,” said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan in a statement. We are thrilled to have this chance to reintroduce Detroit to individuals who may have an outdated perception of our city on a national and international scale. By placing the Draft activities in the centre of the city, hundreds of thousands of tourists will be able to witness firsthand the advancements Detroit is making and will be encouraged to patronize our numerous small businesses, stores, and restaurants.”
The public can watch the draft outside of the main footprint area in and around Campus Martius Park, as well as at the free NFL Draft Experience at Hart Plaza, which is next to the Detroit Riverwalk, and along the South Woodward Corridor.
As the event draws closer, the NFL will offer more details about the viewing and staging sites, as planning is still being finalized.
To register for free admission to watch the draft and take part in the NFL Draft Experience, fans can download the NFL One Pass app.
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