Where is the 2023 NFL Draft taking place? All you need to know about the venue for the grand event

The NFL draft is one of the most exciting events on the football calendar. The grand annual event will be held across three days from April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The glamorous affair will take place at the iconic Union Station, near the city's World War I Museum and Memorial. The station was built in 1914 and was a busy hub at the end of World War II.

However, it was closed down in 1985 before a $250 million restoration reopened as a series of museums and other public attractions in 1999. The refurbished station currently boasts theaters and ongoing museum exhibits.

This year, Union Station holds the honor of hosting the NFL draft. The Chicago Bears will get the first pick this year, as they finished with the worst record among all teams last season.

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The draft was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York for several decades. However, over the past few years, the event has taken place in multiple locations.

The most recent draft in 2022 took place at the Caesars Forum in Paradise, Nevada. However, the 2024 draft will be held at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit.

According to reports, the 2025 draft is expected to be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. However, the NFL is yet to confirm this.

NFL Draft 2023: Schedule and live stream details

The NFL Draft is a three-day event that will commence on Thursday, April 27, and run through Saturday, April 29. The event will be broadcast live on the NFL Network, ESPN, and ABC.

Fans without cable access can stream the show live on FuboTV. Here's a look at the draft schedule for each of the three days:

Thursday, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 29 at 12 p.m. ET