Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the twenty-sixth overall pick to the New York Jets during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Last week, the New York Jets announced that they will be holding a draft party at MetLife Stadium. This is a good time, check it out if you don’t already have plans for Round One.
April 3, 2024 – The annual Jets Draft Party, presented by Verizon, will be hosted by Jets legend Bart Scott live at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, April 25th for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The draft will be broadcast live on the videoboards. The draft party is free of charge and the first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative draft t-shirt upon entrance to the Stadium, while supplies last. The Verizon Gate will open for Jets fans at 6:00 p.m. Parking will be located in Lot E. Due to stadium construction, access to the field will be limited.
The 2024 Jets Draft Party will be highlighted by appearances and autograph signings from Jets players and legends, as well as locker room tours. Select players will be seated at the 100 level prior to the start of the first round to sign autographs. Fans will also have the opportunity to enjoy Jets Fest, at the GenJets Kids Zone presented by KinderJoy, and live music by DJ Jon Blak on the 50-yard line. Food and beverage will be available throughout the West Hall and 100 level concourses for purchase. Additionally, the Jets Team Store, located outside the West Hall on the plaza, will be open throughout the night.
In addition to the Jets Draft Party, the Jets will also be hosting the first-ever live Draft pick from Ireland on Day 3 of the NFL 2024 Draft.
A winner from the Jets Rewards VIP Draft Sweepstakes, NFL Fan of the Year, and International Fan of the Year will also be flown out to watch the draft live in Detroit, alongside Jets season ticket holders. Airfare and lodging will be provided for the sweepstake winners, courtesy of the Jets.
Jets Season Ticket Holders received special early access to download their draft party tickets on Wednesday, April 3rd at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available for general admission beginning Thursday, April 4th at 2 p.m. Fans can download their free mobile tickets at nyjets.com/draftparty.
For more information on the 2024 Jets Draft, visit nyjets.com/draft.