Baha Mar and ESPN Fantasy Football will host the first ESPN Fantasy Football Ultimate Draft Weekend Aug. 22–25. The weekend will include luxury experiences for fantasy football enthusiasts including draft insights and ESPN analysis. ESPN Fantasy Football experts Field Yates, Stephania Bell, Mike Clay and Daniel Dopp will be in attendance.
“We’re thrilled to work with ESPN Fantasy Football to host the inaugural ESPN Fantasy Football Ultimate Draft Weekend at Baha Mar this August,” said Graeme Davis, president, Baha Mar. “ESPN Fantasy Football is the most popular game in the world of fantasy sports and, like Baha Mar, loves to bring people together for amazing, world-class fan experiences. We look forward to welcoming the different leagues to our fabulous resort and putting forth spectacular experiences for them to enjoy during our upcoming draft weekend.”
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The full calendar of events for the weekend includes:
Thursday, August 22:
- Arrivals
- 7–9 p.m.: Welcome Reception
Friday, August 23:
- 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: Draft Order Activities to include Beach Combine, Football Skills Camp, Basketball Combine or Royal Blue Golf, etc.
- 5–6:30 p.m.: Draft Prep Cocktail Reception
Saturday, August 24:
- 3 p.m.:“2-Minute Drill” final pre-draft prep session
- 4 –7 p.m.: ESPN Ultimate Draft live in the Baha Mar Convention, Arts & Entertainment Center’s Grand Ballroom
- 7–9 pm: Draft Celebration Party at Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House
Sunday, August 25:
- Departures
“Every year, Fantasy Football leagues around the world gather with their friends and family to kick off the season,” said Alexander Healy-Lucciola, senior director of Marketing, Fantasy and Sports Betting, ESPN. “The draft is one of the best days of the year, bringing everyone together to choose their teams and play out league traditions. Partnering with Baha Mar to provide a world-class destination draft highlights the unique ways that ESPN continues to provide fans with the best possible Fantasy experience.”
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Weekend packages are on sale now, starting at $1,750.
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