Bud Light Put Drafts ‘On the Clock’ For 2026 NFL Draft

When Your Team is On the Clock, Drafts in Pittsburgh and Across the Country are on Bud Light, the Presenting Sponsor of the NFL Draft

NEW YORK, NY – April 14, 2026 – The countdown is on until the pick is in! This year for the 2026 NFL Draft, Bud Light, the Presenting Sponsor of the NFL Draft, is taking its role to the next level and doing anything to help fans across the country celebrate their team’s draft picks.

Kicking off during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bud Light drafts will be on us for fans 21+ when their “draft is on the clock”. As fans wait for their draft pick to be announced in Pittsburgh, Bud Light will tap open the “Bud Light NFL Draft Keg Wall”, a 32-keg display of team-branded Bud Light kegs allowing fans to come have a draft on Bud Light. Brand partners Will Compton and Taylor Lewan of Bussin’ With the Boys will be on site in Pittsburgh to help fans 21+ secure their Bud Light draft when their team is on the clock.  

Bud Light is also putting drafts on the clock across the country, visiting locations in select cities to buy a Bud Light draft for 21+ consumers when their team is on the clock throughout NFL Draft weekend.

Todd Allen, SVP of Marketing for Bud Light at Anheuser-Busch said: “As the Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL for nearly three decades, and Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 NFL Draft, we know draft weekend has become a tentpole event in the NFL calendar. The excitement fans feel when their draft is on the clock is unmatched, and that’s why we’re ensuring every pick of the 2026 NFL Draft class gives fans a reason to cheers. It’s simple: when your team is on the clock, enjoy a cold one on us.”

BUD LIGHT DRAFTS ON THE CLOCK AT NFL DRAFT KEG WALL

As the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bud Light and the NFL are tapping open the first-ever “Bud Light NFL Draft Keg Wall”, a larger-than-life display of 32 team-branded Bud Light kegs. When your team is on the clock and their keg lights up in Pittsburgh, fans can visit the Bud Light space for an ice-cold draft beer. The activation, located outside the Bud Light Beer Hall, will kick off as the first round of the NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23, and extend until the final draft pick is in on Saturday, April 25. Bud Light partners Will Compton and Taylor Lewan will also be on-site Thursday to help fans secure their Bud Light draft when their team is on the clock.  

DRAFTS ON BUD LIGHT ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Drafts aren’t only on the clock in the Steel City! Bud Light is working with nine of its partner teams – the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints – to bring drafts on us at locations in their cities throughout NFL Draft weekend.

In addition, 21+ fans around the country can enjoy NFL Draft Weekend deals at bars with a $10 rebate off a pitcher of Bud Light draft and more.

For more information on how Bud Light is taking over NFL Draft weekend visit BudLight.com, follow Bud Light on Facebook at Facebook.com/BudLight, on Twitter at @BudLight and Instagram @BudLight.

ABOUT BUD LIGHT 

The Bud Light brand name represents a family of products including Bud Light and Bud Light Seltzer, each crafted for a refreshingly easy drinking experience. Since 1982, Bud Light products have captivated the senses and set the standard for enjoyment, consistently delivering a clean, crisp taste. Bud Light is a premium American light lager, always brewed with four simple ingredients, that represents the pinnacle of quality and flavor. For more information about Bud Light and our full family of products, visit www.BudLight.com.  

ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH 

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.   

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. That’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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