*The New York Jets will host a free Draft Night event at The Seaport in New York City on Thursday, April 23, where fans can watch the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in the heart of Manhattan.The Seaport offers a natural intersection of sports, culture, and nightlife, serving as a dynamic venue for one of the NFL’s most anticipated nights returning the celebration to the city for the first time in over a decade.
The event will pair a free public Fan Fest with a premium rooftop experience. Throughout the cobblestone streets, fans will be able to watch the first round of the Draft, run through Jets Fest, participate in giveaways, buy merchandise in the Jets’ Pop-up Shop, and enjoy food from the local area. The Rooftop at Pier 17 will have a Season Ticket Member only party, hosted by Jets legend Bart Scott and will feature player appearances, giveaways, music, and live viewing of the Draft.
The New York Jets 2026 Draft is presented by Verizon and supported by AWS, The New York Daily News, and Pepsi. For more information on the event, please click HERE.
WHAT: New York Jets 2026 Draft Night presented by Verizon
WHO: Jets Players – Demario Davis and others TBA
Jets Legends – Tony Richardson and Wayne Chrebet
Hosted by Jets Legend Bart Scott and Caroline Hendershot
WHEN: Thursday, April 23, 2026
TIME: 4:00 P.M. – TBD
WHERE: The Seaport & Rooftop at Pier 17 New York, NY 10038
SCHEDULE:
4:00 PM – Fan Fest Opens (The Seaport) (Free, open to the public)
- Large LED flatscreen for live viewing of the Draft
- Jets-branded activations
- Giveaways
- Jets Pop-up Shop
- Food and drink from vendors
6:30 PM – Season Ticket Member Rooftop Draft Party Opens (Pier 17) (Free, ticketed — Season Ticket Members/Flight Club benefit only)
- Welcome and hosting by Bart Scott
- Player appearances
- Live viewing of the Draft
- Exclusive VIP section
- Giveaways and music
*Press release
