Detroit hosted the draft for the first time in 2024. It drew a record crowd of 275,000 people downtown for last year's first round. When the three-day draft was over, more than 775,000 fans had shown up to the NFL's annual April showcase, which also stood as a record.

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay reached capacity before the first pick was made. Security stopped letting people into the draft theater area shortly before 6:30 p.m. FOX6 News found fans who made the trip and got an introduction to Lambeau Field.