NEW YORK — April 26, 2024 — With the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light fully under way, the NFL will put a special spotlight on the city of Detroit for Day 3 of the event, with programming that features Detroit culture, music, schools and community organizations on April 27. For the opening moment that will start around noon, the league will have 32 International Fans of the Year taking the stage with local Detroit businesses and organizations. Spotlighting Detroit’s vibrant music scene and the home of Motown, the NFL and the Motown Museum will collaborate and highlight up-and-coming artists from the area. The artists will perform between club selections.
A “Detroit Style” interview series will feature on-stage discussions with local business owners and community organizations, as well as founders of unique activities that started in Detroit. With Fowling beginning in the Motor City, the founder of the sport will discuss the unique combination of football and bowling and demonstrate the game on stage. Paint By Numbers, which began in Detroit, will also have a moment on stage, with a local artist spotlight with Detroit Public School Students.
As an integral part of Detroit’s culture, dance will play a large role on Day 3 of the Draft. The Detroit Hustle will be celebrated across Campus Martius Park with fan participation encouraged, with an instructional lesson and group dance performance. One lucky fan who attends the Draft on Saturday will also receive tickets to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
After Draft selections conclude on Saturday, Bazzi, Michigan-born and Los Angeles-based multiplatinum singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, will close out the 2024 Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light at the Draft Theater in front of the award-winning Campus Martius Park. Since releasing his 2018 smash single “Mine,” which went quintuple-platinum and broke into the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, Bazzi has generated billions of streams, sold out shows and most recently released his third full-length album “Infinite Dream.”
General fan viewing for the Draft Concert Series is free, standing room only and will be on a first-come first-served basis. For free entry, fans must download the NFL OnePass app or on the web at NFL.com/DraftAccess.
With Detroit’s distinct culture in music, art, food and style, the Draft Experience features elements unique to the Motor City. Food and beverage vendors will highlight the local fare, as the Taste of Detroit concessions will represent various neighborhoods in the city, including soul food, Greek, Mexican, Middle Eastern and East African cuisines.
The NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage – the league’s ultimate fan festival – will be free and open to the public for the final day on April 27. Hart Plaza will host Draft Experience Presented by Rocket Mortgage, including games, exhibits, player appearances and sponsor experiences. The NFL Play Football field at Corner Ballpark presented by StatusPRO will host youth-focused activities, including NFL FLAG skills and drills and football clinics. Fans are encouraged to plan ahead, as capacity is limited, and admission will be on a first-come first-served basis.
