NFL draft pays off for Green Bay businesses near Lambeau Field, while downtown shops fret - WPR

A large crowd gathers in front of the main stage at the NFL Draft 2025 event, with American flags displayed on the screens and stadium lights illuminating the scene.

NFL draft pays off for Green Bay businesses near Lambeau Field, while downtown shops fret

According to the NFL, 205,000 fans attended the first night of the three-day NFL draft in Green Bay. Business was great near the stadium, but was slower downtown.