HFFLLive Draft · 2026
Pre-draftNOLA · AUG 28–30
August 28–30 · New Orleans

Draft
Weekend.

The plans, the keys, the dinner order, and photographic evidence that this league has never treated draft day like an ordinary Saturday.

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Know before you go

New Orleans field guide

Everything the league needs to get through the door and to the table—without digging through the group chat.

01 / STAY
Home base

888 Girod Street

New Orleans, Louisiana

Condo201
Condo301
ArrivalFriday · Aug 28→DepartureSunday · Aug 30
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02 / ACCESS

Your phone is the key.

Both condos use Brivo Pass for the exterior door, lobby, elevator controls, and assigned unit.

  1. 01Send your detailsFirst and last name plus a unique email address for each guest who needs mobile access.
  2. 02Watch for BrivoInvitations are normally sent within 36 hours before arrival.
  3. 03Add the passOpen the Brivo email, download the app, and tap “Add to Brivo Pass.”
One email per person.The access system will not reuse an email address for two guests.
03 / FRIDAY DINNERReservation confirmed

Desi Vega’s
Steakhouse

Table for 12 under Will Dickson.

DateFriday, Aug 28
Time7:30 PM
Address628 St Charles Ave
Phone(504) 523-7600
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COOLinary dinner$58

Choose one item from each course.

First course

Who Dat Shrimp

Bacon-wrapped Gulf shrimp, crab meat dressing, sweet Thai chili, chipotle remoulade.

Charbroiled Oysters

Louisiana oysters with a kimchi blue cheese crust.

Nueske’s Smoked Thick Cut Bacon

Grilled applewood-smoked bacon with Korean BBQ glaze.

Second course

Turtle Soup

Spinach, egg, and aged sherry.

Desi Vega’s House Salad

Baby mixed greens, sweet Italian vinaigrette, marinated Mediterranean olives, Parmigiano Reggiano, grape tomatoes, and house-made croutons.

Third course

Surf & Turf

Filet mignon, Maine lobster, and asparagus.

Fresh Catch of the Day

Vegetable medley and lemon butter sauce.

Mixed Grill

USDA prime beef medallions, marinated chicken breast, sweet Italian sausage, and broiled tomato.

Price does not include beverage, tax, or gratuity.

The photographic record

Draft weekend film roll

Golf lies, recovery meals, questionable dress codes, and the moments between picks. Select any photo to see the full frame.

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