Milwaukee Tailgate Week

Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook

April 24 - April 26, 2025

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Milwaukee Tailgate Week will bring the energy with exclusive events celebrating the city’s football culture, legendary brews, and vibrant atmosphere. From VIP experiences and brewery tours to a can’t-miss tailgate party, there’s no better place to be than Milwaukee during Draft Week 2025. Get ready to cheer, celebrate, and soak in the excitement—right here in the Cream City!

Bid to Support Milwaukee’s Hospitality Heroes

Join us in supporting Milwaukee’s hospitality community by participating in our exclusive silent auction, benefiting Visit Milwaukee’s Hospitality Foundation. In conjunction with Milwaukee Tailgate Week, this auction features incredible items and experiences, with all proceeds going toward local hospitality relief efforts. Your bid helps sustain the hardworking individuals who make Milwaukee’s dining, entertainment and tourism scene unforgettable, so place your bids and make a difference today!

More Events in Milwaukee

The city is buzzing with football fever, and the fun doesn’t stop at the main events! From live music and watch parties to pop-up experiences and local brews, the city is packed with extra ways to celebrate. Don’t just follow the crowd—dive into the action and make this epic weekend one to remember!

Milwaukee Tailgate Week Tours & Shuttle Rides

Make the most of Milwaukee Tailgate Week with exclusive tours that celebrate the city’s football history and vibrant culture. City Tours MKE offers the NFL Milwaukee Tour, a deep dive into the city's football legacy with stops at historic sites like the Hilton Milwaukee (home of the 1939 NFL Draft), the Milwaukee Mile, and the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. For $75, guests enjoy draft beer, cheese curds, a Jordy Nelson's Milwaukee Tailgate with Inside the Huddle Live! pass, and discounts on other tours. For those looking for a spirited adventure, Milwaukee Food & City Tours offers the Draught Tour, a lively brewery experience featuring local craft beer, spirits, and trivia. Book your tour now with City Tours MKE or Milwaukee Food & City Tours.

For visitors traveling between Milwaukee and Green Bay during the 2025 NFL Draft, Milwaukee Food & City Tours makes getting to the action easier than ever with daily round-trip shuttles from 38 Milwaukee-area hotel locations, including downtown and airport hotels. Less than a two-hour drive to Green Bay, these shuttles ensure fans maximize their time enjoying the Draft while experiencing the best of Milwaukee along the way. Secure your round-trip shuttle now HERE!

Stay in Milwaukee

For visitors looking for a place to stay from April 24-27, Visit Milwaukee has partnered with Milwaukee area attractions and hotels to offer stay, play and shuttle packages. Grab a room at Potawatomi Casino Hotel – home of 2025 Milwaukee Tailgate Central at Potawatomi Sportsbook, THE place to be during the 2025 NFL Draft! This state of the art sports and gaming venue features dozens of self-serve kiosks, seating for over 200, a 2,000+ square feet video wall, and the perfect backdrop for Draft week in Milwaukee. Or if you’re looking to throw it back to 1939, stay at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, home of the 1939 NFL Draft! Milwaukee Tailgate Week hotel packages are now available—book yours today by clicking the offers below!

Deals & Discounts

Take advantage of some of the local businesses showcasing their pride for Milwaukee and the NFL Draft by offering deals and discounts while you are in town!

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