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We are officially into draft week, and there are some interesting opportunities out there for people who want to watch the draft. ESPN and NFL Network will be your homes for televised coverage of the draft. If you want a rundown of all you will see, check out Richard Deitsch's mega rundown over at SI.com. It sounds like the network insiders will limit the number of picks they tweet out, although it remains to be seen how long some of them will maintain their composure before they start jumping out their with picks.
If you are in the Bay Area, the 49ers will be hosting a "Draft Bash" in San Jose. It looks like the event is sold out, but I'm looking into more details on it. If you are in New York City, the NFL provides limited seating for the event at Radio City Music Hall. There are some specific procedures to follow in order to gain entry, with each day providing different such procedures. Here is a rundown of those procedures, courtesy of the NFL.
Night 1 Procedures:
All persons wishing for an opportunity to attend the Draft on Thursday, April 25 should obtain a wristband on the evening of Wednesday, April 24 on the 50th Street side of Radio City Music Hall. Wristband distribution will begin at 9:00 p.m. Wristbands to secure a ticket for entry into the Draft on Thursday will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to all individuals in line including those with accessibility needs. All persons wishing to attend the Draft must be present in order to receive a wristband and will be required to register and provide contact information on-site. No exceptions will be made.
Fans who receive the wristbands then may line up for entry into the Draft beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at which time they will receive their ticket indicating their seat location. Tickets will be distributed at random. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Fan entry will take place at the "Carriage Door Entrance" located on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Night 2 Procedures:
All persons wishing to attend the Draft on Friday, April 26 may obtain a wristband beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 on the 50th Street side of Radio City Music Hall. Wristbands to secure a ticket for entry into the Draft on Friday will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis to all individuals in line including those with accessibility needs. All persons wishing to attend the Draft must be present in order to receive a wristband and will be required to register and provide contact information on-site. No exceptions will be made.
Fans who receive the wristbands then may line up for entry into the Draft beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at which time they will receive their ticket indicating their seat location. Tickets will be distributed at random. Doors open at 5:10 p.m. Fan entry will take place at the "Carriage Door Entrance" located on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
Day 3 Procedures:
Entry into Day 3 of the Draft will occur on a first-come, first-serve basis when doors open at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. Fan entry will take place at the "Carriage Door Entrance" located on 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.