2025 NFL Draft Begins April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin

EAGAN, Minn. — The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. CT in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This marks a highly anticipated event for NFL teams, players, and fans alike as they prepare for fundamental changes to team rosters.

The Minnesota Vikings enter the draft with four picks, including the 24th overall selection in the first round. They also hold a compensatory pick in the third round (No. 97), along with picks in the fifth (No. 139, acquired from Cleveland) and sixth rounds (No. 187, acquired from San Francisco). If the Vikings only make four selections, it will establish a new franchise record for fewest picks in a draft.

The draft will unfold over three days, with rounds two and three taking place on Friday, April 25, starting at 6 p.m. CT, and rounds four through seven on Saturday, April 26, starting at 11 a.m. CT.

The excitement extends beyond the drafting of players. The Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party at U.S. Bank Stadium will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Attendees can meet Vikings players and Legends while enjoying a festive atmosphere.

For those unable to attend the party, various platforms will offer live coverage of the NFL Draft. This includes national television broadcasts by networks such as NFL Network, ESPN, and ABC, along with local radio coverage from KFAN 100.3-FM. The NFL Draft will also be live-streamed on multiple apps, ensuring fans can engage in the action from anywhere.

Buckle up for a thrilling night of anticipation as teams finalize their strategies to build for the future during the 2025 NFL Draft.