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Your guide to the 2023 NFL Draft Experience

The Draft Experience will offer fans the chance to test their football skills, enjoy interactive exhibits, and take part in photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and all 56 Super Bowl rings.

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Welcome to the Draft Experience.

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We gave you the run down on events happening around Kansas City this week, but for those of you who want to be right in the action — we have you covered too. Check out these NFL Draft Experience events, free for all football fans who register on the NFL OnePass app. All events will take place on and around the WWI Museum and Memorial lawn and Union Station.

Play ball

40-Yard Dash | Put your skills to the test by racing down the field on a giant 40-yard long LED wall.

Vertical Jump | Take your position at the vertical jump to show off your physical skills.

Field Goal Kick | Test your ability to kick a field goal through real NFL uprights.

Hail Mary | Show your your long-distance accuracy by throwing a deep pass over defenders into a drop-in net.

NFL Play60 Zone

Field Goal Challenge | Take your shot at kicking a field goal just like the pros.

Gear Up and Go | Your kiddos can try on NFL equipment and feel like their favorite player.

Play Football Field | Learn from USA Football coaches and NFL players about their sport. Daily clinics will be open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Must-see attractions

Panini® Prizm Autograph Stage | Get free autographs from current NFL players and NFL Legends. Keep checking the OnePass app for a full schedule of appearances.

Look Like A Pro | Step inside a uniformed body-cast mold bearing the insignia of your favorite NFL team.

Invisalign NFL Draft Photo Frames | Take a picture in one of the jumbo photo frames!

Draft Stage | Visit a replica of the official NFL Draft Stage and take your spot behind the podium as a #1 Draft pick!

NFL Locker Room | Visit a replica NFL locker room to get in the game day mood.

Pro Football Hall of Fame curated exhibit | See the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy and other NFL memorabilia.

    Pepsi Team Helmets | Fans can take their picture with an oversized replica of all 32 NFL team helmets.
    Super Bowl Rings | See all 56 Super Bowl rings up close and take a unique digital photo with your favorite ring on your finger.

    The Vince Lombardi Trophies | See the coveted Super Bowl champion trophy in person.

    KultureCity | KultureCity will be on site with trained volunteers, sensory bags, and 2 mobile sensory rooms for families and individuals who have sensory needs.

    Boss I NFL Collection: Be Your Own Boss | Stop by the pop up experience to check out the debut of the NFL collection.

    Plug. Play. Win. with Verizon | Race against the clock in our Verizon Home Internet Escape Room. Complete the challenges and you’ll score a $10 NFL Shop gift card just for playing.

    Draft Stage Presented by Sunday Ticket | See a replica of the official NFL Draft Stage.

    HHS We Can Do This COVID Vaccine Clinic | Visit for free hand sanitizer, clear tote bags, and more.

    For the Chiefs Kingdom

    The Chiefs are giving you an inside look to Kansas City’s rich football culture at this interactive experience. Get in the game day mood with these activities.

    Tunnel Run-Out | Run out of a tunnel with 142.2 decibels roaring to enter the experience.

    Chiefs Bus | The Chiefs have commissioned a custom double-decker bus for fans to check out.

    Custom Air Freshener Giveaway | Receive a custom “tailgate-scented” air freshener reminiscent of the charcoal smells of Arrowhead parking lots.

    Photo Opportunities | Fans can snap a picture with Chiefs cheerleaders and KC Wolf.

    Stake Your Claim to the Kingdom | Stick your photo on the map showing where Chiefs and NFL fans have traveled from.

    Kingdom Pillars | Read about the legacy of Lamar Hunt, the American Football League, plus the Chiefs’ rich team history.

    Chiefs Programming | Chiefs cheerleaders, the Rumble drumline, and KC Wolf are all scheduled for performances and appearances throughout the weekend.

    Eat, drink, and shop

    Tailgate Concessions | Enjoy selections from 40+ of Kansas City’s favorite restaurants in the “taste of the town” tailgate.

    Bud Light Bar | Stop by the Bud Light bars to take a break and enjoy an ice cold beverage of choice.

    Little Caesars® Pizza!Pizza!® Perfect Pass | Play Little Caesars® Pizza!Pizza!® Perfect Pass to test your passing proficiency and chow down on a slice of Little Caesars pizza.

    Bud Light Backyard | Grab a cold Bud Light and capture an Instagram-worthy photo in the custom infinity room.

    Crown Royal Block Party | Swing by the Crown Royal Block Party to try a free sample from the line of Crown Royal Canned Cocktails.

    Pepsi Zero Sugar: Try It, Love It! | Try the new and improved taste of Pepsi Zero Sugar with free samples, game day koozies, and an interactive Instagram AR filter.

    Barefoot Wine Bar | Grab a glass of wine to celebrate your team’s draft picks.

    NFL Shop | Stop by and stock up with the largest assortment of NFL Draft merchandise. Locations will include:

    • North Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, near the bottom of the Memorial steps.
    • South Side of the National WWI Museum and Memorial will have 2 locations. The first location will be inside Experience by Main Entry 1, on the right side of Liberty Memorial Mall. The second location will be across from the Play 60 Football Field.
    • Outside of Main Entry 1 on the Southwest corner of Memorial Drive and Wyandotte Street.
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