A crowd begins to gather in front of Union Station for the start of the NFL Draft.
A crowd begins to gather in front of Union Station for the start of the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)

, ,

Spend a Day at the NFL Draft

April 28, 2023  |  Brad Austin  |  1 min read

Kansas City is in the spotlight as it hosts the NFL Draft.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend the three-day event this weekend at the home of the Chiefs. But not everyone in Kansas City will be there. So Flatland spent the day on Thursday gathering a fan’s eye view of the event.

Here’s a photo gallery. Enjoy!

A sign greets fans at the NFL Draft.
A sign greets fans at the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)
Fans gather at the base of the Liberty Memorial during the NFL Draft.
Fans gather at the base of the Liberty Memorial during the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)
Fans documenting the experience at the NFL Draft.
Fans documenting the experience at the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)
Fans dressed in outlandish costumes attend the NFL Draft.
Fans dressed in outlandish costumes attend the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)
Fans young and old gather for the NFL Draft.
Fans young and old gather for the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)
Three children racing at the NFL Experience during the NFL Draft.
The NFL Experience offers activities for people of all ages. (Brad Austin | Flatland)
A child in a Patrick Mahomes jersey punts at the NFL Draft.
A child in a Patrick Mahomes jersey punts at the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)
Fans in a Derrick Thomas jersey and a John Elway jersey share a moment at the NFL Draft.
Fans of rival teams share a moment at the NFL Draft. (Brad Austin | Flatland)

Brad Austin is a video producer for Kansas City PBS.

More on Flatland

A Love Story: Football, the NFL, the Chiefs and Kansas City The history of football in Kansas City stretches back to the late 1800s, long before Lamar Hunt brought the Chiefs to town, let alone the NFL Draft.

Weekend Possibilities | NFL Draft, Kelce Jam, Kicks and Couture Beside NFL Draft mania, there’s live music, a new bookstore opening in Kansas City, Kansas, and The Great Wind Festival this weekend.

Nick’s Picks | All You Need to Know About the NFL Draft The NFL Draft will dominate life in Kansas City this week. Here are all the details around the big event.

Tags: ,

Reading these stories is free, but telling them is not. Start your monthly gift now to support Flatland’s community-focused reporting.

Support Local Journalism

Nick’s Picks | Ballots, Bribery, Baby and More …

July 20, 2026

The World Cup has left town, some some of the biggest headlines are a man stuck in the toilet of a Porta Potty, upcoming elections, and an alleged scandal in Jackson County.

Related Stories

Heat index values this week are expected to climb between 105 and 110 degrees each afternoon. (Pexels) expected to remain in the 90s all week. (Pexels)

Nick’s Picks | Fireworks, Heat, Dylan and More …

By Nick Haines | June 29, 2026

As America gets set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the fireworks are not the only things that will be hot. Expect heat and humidity this week.

Read More >
A grant and local contributions funded the restoration of Washington Chapel (C.M.E.) Church in Parkville. The chapel opened in 1907. (Bill Tammeus | Flatland)

Restoration of Black church in Parkville inspires rainbow coalition

By Bill Tammeus | June 24, 2026

The community has rallied around the restoration of Parkville, Missouri's, Washington Chapel. Built in 1907, the chapel has been a haven for a Black population that has not always been welcome in town.

Read More >
CPKC Stadium opened in 2024. An expansion would raise the seating capacity from 11,500 to 18,000. (KCUR 89.3 | Courtesy Kansas City Current)

Nick’s Picks | Soccer, Elections, Entertainment and More …

By Nick Haines | June 22, 2026

It's a soccer extravaganza in Kansas City, with the city reaching its halfway point as a host city and the City Council set to consider a bond package to expand the Kansas City Current stadium.

Read More >