Posted on 4/17/126 by Bob Magee
Tom's Watch Bar and AEW partner for 2026 NFL Draft with AEW
NFL officially licensed lucha mask and ticket giveaway
Tom’s Watch Bar will host exclusive 2026 NFL Draft Watch
Parties at all venues nationwide April 23-25
April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tom’s Watch Bar, the
ultimate destination for sports viewing and entertainment,
and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the red-hot global
professional wrestling company, today announced a national
partnership for the 2026 NFL Draft. Tom’s Watch Bar venues
nationwide will host high-energy watch party experiences
presented with AEW all three days of the draft, from April
23 to April 25, 2026.
As part of the partnership, Tom’s Watch Bar and AEW will
give away a limited number of AEW NFL officially licensed
Lucha masks, branded to represent local NFL teams based near
Tom’s Watch Bar venues.
“In partnership with AEW, Tom’s Watch Bar is transforming
the NFL Draft into a multi-night celebration that brings
together some of the most passionate fans in sports,” said
Brooks Schaden, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Tom’s Watch Bar.
“We’re proud to offer immersive experiences that fans can’t
get anywhere else, reinforcing Tom’s Watch Bar as the
premier destination for sports viewing nationwide. We’re
thrilled to welcome fans into our venues across the country
for an exclusive chance to win a limited-edition AEW NFL
officially licensed Lucha mask and AEW tickets while
watching the 2026 Draft alongside fellow fans.”
Fans can visit any Tom’s Watch Bar location on 2026 NFL
Draft days to enter for a chance to win an exclusive prize
package that contains items from Tom’s Watch Bar, two
tickets to an upcoming AEW Dynamite or AEW Collision live
event, and an AEW NFL officially licensed Lucha mask. Tom’s
Watch Bar is the only place where these limited-edition
masks will be available to win in person. The masks for all
32 teams are also available for purchase online at
ShopAEW.com.
“All Elite Wrestling and Tom’s Watch Bar are both powered by
passionate, engaged fan communities, and this year’s NFL
Draft is sure to be an unforgettable event,” said Tony Khan,
CEO, GM and Head of Creative for AEW. “Tom’s Watch Bar’s
premium sound system and stadium-scale screens will
transform the NFL Draft into a high-energy, immersive
community experience, which perfectly aligns with AEW’s
emphasis on surprise, spectacle and fan participation.”
Tom's Watch Bar has built its reputation on delivering a
game-day atmosphere that rivals live sporting events – and
has the operations to back it up. With a 360-degree viewing
experience featuring more than 100 screens, state-of-the-art
kitchen equipment delivering food in under 10 minutes, and
dual-service bar stations getting drinks ready before
servers even leave the table, every element is designed to
handle the passion and intensity of the biggest moments in
sports.
About Tom’s Watch Bar
Tom’s Watch Bar defines the ultimate sports-watching
entertainment experience with its signature “All the Sports,
All the Time” model. Featuring cutting-edge AV technology,
wall-to-wall screens, and a menu that balances craveable
classics with elevated offerings, Tom’s Watch Bar delivers
an unmatched atmosphere for fans of every sport. Founded in
2014 and now operating nearly 20 locations across 14 states
and Washington D.C., Tom’s Watch Bar is rapidly expanding
across major U.S. cities and entertainment hubs.
About AEW
Founded by CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan in 2019,
All Elite Wrestling is a red-hot professional wrestling
promotion that presents more than 100 live events a year
around the world and features a world-class roster that
injects new spirit, freshness and energy into the industry.
AEW Dynamite airs every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TBS
and simulcasts on HBO Max, AEW Collision airs every Saturday
from 8-10 p.m. ET on TNT and simulcasts on HBO Max. For more
info, check out X.com/AEW; Instagram.com/AEW;
YouTube.com/AEW; Facebook.com/AEW.