Football fans rejoice – the NFL Draft is almost here! As teams get ready to make their selections, sports bars and restaurants can begin preparing their own game plan to capitalize on the excitement. DIRECTV for BUSINESS is here to help with affordable sports packages that give your customers a front-row seat to the action.
This article will be your guide to everything you need to know about the NFL Draft and how to make it a win for your business.
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WHEN IS THE 2025 NFL DRAFT?
The 2025 NFL Draft will be held April 24-26 live from Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in Green Bay, WI.
THE 2025 NFL DRAFT TV SCHEDULE
Live coverage of the NFL Draft can be viewed on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes as well as ABC and NFL Network. Check out the schedule below or visit sports.directv.com for the most up-to-date information.
Thursday, April 24
Round 1: 8:00 PM ET
Friday, April 25
Rounds 2 & 3: 7:00 PM ET
Saturday, April 26
Rounds 4-7: 12:00 PM ET
WHAT IS THE 2025 NFL DRAFT ORDER?
The order for the 2025 NFL Draft is set, with the Tennessee Titan’s landing at number one. Currently, no team has traded its first-round pick, so all 32 teams are slated to be on the clock and make a Day 1 selection. Here’s the full order for Round 1:
- Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Giants
- New England Patriots
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers
- New Orleans Saints
- Chicago Bears
- San Francsico 49ers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Miami Dolphins
- Indianapolis Colts
- Atlanta Falcons
- Arizona Cardinals
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Seattle Seahawks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Denver Broncos
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Houston Texans
- Los Angeles Rams
- Baltimore Ravens
- Detroit Lions
- Washington Commanders
- Buffalo Bills
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Philadelphia Eagles
Looking for the full 2025 NFL Draft order? See the list for all seven rounds here.
WHY SHOW THE NFL DRAFT AT YOUR BAR OR RESTAURANT?
The NFL Draft is footballs biggest event of the offseason and millions of fans tune in each Spring to see which rising stars will be drafted. Round 1 coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft was seen by an average audience of 12.1 million viewers – up 6% from the previous year. So why not give fans a place to watch all the while increasing foot traffic and sales. It also creates a great opportunity to establish your bar or restaurant as the go-to spot to watch football, making it more likely that fans will return in the Fall.
HOW TO PROMOTE THE NFL DRAFT AT YOUR SPORTS BAR OR RESTAURANT
- Host NFL Draft Watch Parties: Viewing parties provide a fun experience and gives your customers the opportunity to share their excitement with other football fans.
- Target Football Fans: Let your customers know that you’ll be showing the NFL Draft at your bar or restaurant through social media posts, email newsletters, posters and on your website.
- Touchdown-Worthy Food & Drink Specials: Fans will stay longer and spend more money with great deals on food and drink specials.
- Get customized materials with MVP: Order custom coasters, posters, banners and more to promote your bar with the MVP Marketing Program.
GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A WIN WITH DIRECTV
From the NFL Draft to the regular season and the big game, DIRECTV for BUSINESS wants to make sure your customers never miss a moment of the action. Own Sundays with NFL Sunday Ticket via EverPass Media, catch Thursday Night Football with Prime Video and so much more. DIRECTV for BUSINESS customers enjoy 99% worry-free signal reliability*, hassle-free customer service and free standard professional installation. Plus, help football fans find you through DIRECTV’s Sports Bar Finder.
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Ready to make a winning game plan for the 2025 NFL Draft? DIRECTV for BUSINESS is ready to help make your bar or restaurant a football headquarters – call 855.919.0807 to get started.
*Based on a representative study of national cities
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