The New Orleans Saints are teaming up with Cox to host the 2026 Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-off
on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie.The competition will feature a lineup of local restaurants, caterers, and cooking teams vying for the title of Best Crawfish. Fans attending the event will have the opportunity to sample crawfish from multiple vendors and vote for their favorite. Guests will also be able to enjoy live coverage of the 2026
NFL Draft throughout the event, as the Saints currently hold four selections on Saturday.
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, this event will place a special emphasis on supporting individuals in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Beyond providing a donation to Magnolia Community Services, we are proud to include members of the Autism community as active participants—welcoming guests and helping create a warm, uplifting atmosphere throughout our booths while raising awareness for this important cause.
New Orleans Saints President Dennis Lauscha said,” The Saints Draft event is something we look forward to hosting each year, and we are thrilled to partner with our friends at Cox once again in 2026. The crawfish competition adds a fun, interactive element for our fans, and we are proud to support and bring awareness to our Autism community.”
Ticket for the event will go on sale today for season ticket holders. General admission tickets will go on sale starting Tuesday, April 7.
Adult tickets are $25 per person and children ages 12 and under are $15 (limit of eight per account). Admission includes crawfish.
The 2026 Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-off will feature appearances by current and former Saints players, Saints mascots, and the Saints Cheer Krewe. Tickets can be purchased at www.NewOrleansSaints.com or by calling the Saints ticket office at (504) 731-1700.
