CLEVELAND — It's officially NFL Draft Day in Cleveland and the Browns are hosting one of the largest draft parties in NFL history tonight.
The Browns are hosting the first ever season ticket member draft party at Huntington Bank Field.
2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Journey will perform a full concert starting at 6 p.m. and leading into the start of the NFL Draft at 8 p.m.
“We’re super excited,” Browns Director of Premium Sales & Services Austin Pavilack said. “Tonight’s going to be a packed house, so get downtown early. Journey is going to be playing at 6 a full concert and then obviously the NFL Draft is right after that. The crowd is going to be rocking and rolling and ready to go.”
The concert and event is exclusively for Cleveland Browns season ticket holders who renewed their season ticket membership for the upcoming season. Pavilack says the team wanted to put on the event to create a memorable draft night experience for the fans.
“It’s all about the fans,” Pavilack said. “It’s all about our season ticket members and really where we come into play is trying to create memories and experiences for friends and families and that’s what we’re hoping tonight’s going to bring.”
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and Journey will take the stage around 6 p.m. Fans driving to the stadium are encouraged to arrive early; road closures will be in effect as early as 5 p.m.
After the concert, fans are welcome to stay at Huntington Bank Field and watch the first round of the NFL Draft.
The Browns will pick in the first round for the first time since 2021. The team holds the number two overall selection in this year’s NFL Draft, which begins at 8 p.m.