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Know Before You Go

Join us to celebrate the 2023 NFL Draft! Enjoy meet-and-greets with Commanders first round draft selection, current Commanders Players, Washington Legends, Command Force, plus live entertainment, free giveaways and more.

Below you'll find everything you need to be prepped for Saturday's Draft Party!

Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Fans interested in public transportation may take the Metro Green Line and transfer to the NH1 bus at Southern Ave or the Metro Blue Line and transfer to the NH2 bus at King Street/Old Town. Attendees may also ride the Potomac Water Taxi from Alexandria or the Wharf. Fans using rideshare are invited to enter 149 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 as their drop-off location.

Meet Your Favorite Commanders Players!

Meet Your Favorite Commanders Players!

Attendees will have the chance to meet our first-round draft selection, current Washington Commanders players Jonathan Allen, Jahan Dotson, and Sam Howell, as well as Washington Legends, the Command Force and Major Tuddy!

Jon Allen
Sam Howell
Jahan Dotson

Draft Party FAQs

Where can I park for the event?

Paid parking is available throughout National Harbor, including in parking garages and metered on-street parking. For more information, please visit https://parking.nationalharbor.com/


How do I access my tickets for this event?
  1. We've created a Commanders account for you! Click here and input the email address you used to RVSP for the event. Look out for an email from SeatGeek prompting you to connect your accounts
  2. Click "Connect Account" in the email and you will be brought to a log-in page. If you do not already have a SeatGeek account, please click "Register" at the top of the page to sign up and connect
  3. Claim your tickets by clicking here
  4. Make sure you have the most up-to-date version of the Commanders mobile app
  5. Open the Commanders app and click on "More" in the bottom right corner
  6. Select "Ticket Options" then "My Account"
  7. Log in to access your event ticket(s)

All attendees who claim their free tickets will enjoy complimentary Ferris wheel rides, carousel rides, Dippin' Dots, a souvenir photo and a bucket hat.


What food & beverages will be available?

Attendees who RSVP will receive complimentary Dippin' Dots upon entry to the event. There will also be beverages available for purchase and nearby restaurants throughout the waterfront district. For a list of restaurant options, please visit https://www.nationalharbor.com/dine-drink/


Will this event be accessible via public transportation or the metro?

Fans will have a variety of transportation options to get to the National Harbor Waterfront District. If driving, the Mariner Parking Garage at the intersection of Waterfront Street & Mariner Passage is the most convenient garage of National Harbor's three garages. Fans may also take the Metro Green Line and transfer to the NH1 bus at Southern Ave, or they can take the Metro Blue Line and transfer to the NH2 bus at King Street/Old Town. Attendees also may ride the Potomac Water Taxi from Alexandria or the Wharf.

Attendees using rideshare are invited to use 149 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 as their drop-off location.


Who from the Commanders will be in attendance?

Current players attending this event are still to be confirmed. Alumni including Santana Moss, Fred Smoot, Jordan Reed, Kedric Golston, Gary Clark and Doug Williams will also be in attendance, as well as members of the Command Force and Major Tuddy. *Players and alumni may be subject to change.


Is this event rain or shine?

Yes, this event will happen rain or shine.


Will there be alcohol or tailgating?

Alcohol is only permitted in the VIP Lounge & Gold Member area, as well as inside restaurants at the National Harbor. Tailgating will not be permitted.


Is this event pet-friendly?

Yes, this is a pet-friendly event. Pets are not permitted on any rides, including the Ferris wheel and carousel.


Is there a standard clear bag policy?

No, there is no bag policy for this event.


Will there be ADA accommodations?

Yes, this venue is fully ADA accessible.