CLEVELAND — With a little more than three weeks to go until the 2021 NFL Draft in downtown Cleveland, preparations are underway.
On Tuesday, construction began to take place for the draft’s main stage, which will be located in the North Coast Harbor just outside of FirstEnergy Stadium against the backdrop of Lake Erie. You can see a video of the construction in the player above.
“We are thrilled to be heading to Cleveland for the NFL Draft, which has become one of the most highly anticipated events in sports” Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business & League Events, said in a press release. “Just months after executing a safe and successful Super Bowl LV, we look forward to bringing the excitement of our Draft traditions to fans in collaboration with the Browns, Destination Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, the City of Cleveland, and all of our local Cleveland partners.”
The 2021 NFL Draft will take place April 29-May 1.