The NFL Draft has arrived in Kansas City. Here’s what you need to know

Kansas City is hosting the NFL Draft for the first time. Fans from across the country are convening at Union Station from April 27-29 for games, concerts and other activities. KCUR put together this guide to the event and what it means for the city.
NFL fans from across the country are converging at Union Station to represent their favorite team and celebrate their squad's newest additions during the NFL Draft from April 27 to April 29.

Kansas City has already hosted two Super Bowl parades this decade and it will host the 2026 World Cup, but this event stands to be unlike any other.

“What's so cool and unique about the NFL draft is that all 32 teams are represented and so we will see fans from every NFL team across the country coming into Kansas City to experience this three-day event,” said Kansas City Sports Commission spokesperson Elliot Scott.