The NFL draft is one of the greatest days in the football calendar, but where can fans in Georgia best enjoy the occasion? The following are some of the best ideas to bear in mind when planning your draft party.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

The home of the Atlanta Falcons is the place to go to if you want to join an official NFL draft party. You get to go onto the field and watch the draft taking place on giant LED screens, while Falcons legends and cheerleaders are among the special guests you might bump into. There’s also a lot of tension in the air during the draft, making this arguably the best way to sample it.

This event is listed on the Falcons’ website as one of the member-only benefits for season ticket holders, alongside pregame parties and other stadium events. The 2026 draft is going to be held in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25. The Las Vegas Raiders franchise is currently listed as receiving the first pick, with the New York Jets in second place based on the current statistics.

A party at home

Many football fans love to host their own draft party at home, as a more relaxed and informal way to follow the latest updates while discussing their potential impact. Getting a draft board where you follow all the action is a great idea, as it means that you follow what’s happening and add an interactive aspect to the day as well. This could be similar to a Super Bowl party, with themed decorations and food on the menu. The Super Bowl snack ideas from Delish include a seven-layer dip and Hawaiian roll sliders. 

This is also a great time to look at your fantasy teams. If you want to play fantasy sports online, you’ll want to check out the new user offers from DraftKings. This site lets you play daily fantasy sports covering major sports leagues, and with cash prizes up for grabs. Join Showdown, Classic, or Tiers contests, which are free events and others with large cash winnings available. 

At a local sports bar

There are plenty of options to choose from if you want to head to a sports bar to enjoy the draft this year. The same places where fans go to watch NFL games are typically a solid choice for catching all the draft action too. Look at social media to see where like-minded fans are going to be heading this year. 

Names like Hudson Grille, Dave’s Sports Bar & Grill, Wicked Wolf, and The Brass Tap are among the favorite spots to grab something to eat and drink while you’re waiting to find out which new players are going to join the Falcons and other franchises.    

All three of these options that we’ve looked at are great ways to make it an even more memorable draft in 2026. Of course, seeing your team come out of it with a stronger roster is the very best result, but there’s no reason you can’t enjoy the process too.