GREEN BAY — If you're heading to the NFL Draft this week, be ready to shell out serious cash for parking. Homeowners near Lambeau Field are charging $100–$200 for spots.
“Well, we're the closest lot to Lambeau,” one neighbor told TMJ4’s James Groh. “Ace Hardware is charging $175, so we thought we had to do a little bit better than that. We have the best view.”
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On Thursday afternoon, parking signs were scattered throughout the nearby neighborhoods, advertising prices for a spot close to Lambeau Field ranging from $100 to $200.
And it's not just near the action; visitors heading to Green Bay can also expect to pay higher prices to park in city garages during draft week. A vote last week doubled the hourly rate from $1 to $2 during the event, meaning visitors could pay up to $24 a day in city garages.
The first round of the draft kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m., but the NFL Draft Experience opened at noon Thursday and has already drawn fans from across the country—including Gov. Tony Evers, who was spotted walking around shortly after gates opened.
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The free fan event runs all three days and includes interactive exhibits, photo ops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, autographs from current players and NFL legends, and more. Food and drink vendors are also offering local favorites.
Watch the video below to see how close the lot is to Lambeau and what others are charging for parking:
While some attendees are parking farther away and walking to avoid steep prices, others say they don’t mind—since the Draft Experience is free.
“It sucks, but you know, we got to come up here for free,” said one fan who paid $160 to park.
Neighbors say high parking prices happen every Packers home game—just not this high. You can still register for the NFL Draft Experience!
Download the NFL OnePass app and register on the app or website. All adults must register, and each adult can register up to five children for entry.
Clickhere for more information.
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