2026 Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-Off with Cox at Ochsner Sports

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Saints will co-host the 2026 Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-off on Saturday, April 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center (5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, La.) with Cox.

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 April 25.

The 2026 Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-off will feature appearances by current and former Saints players, Saints mascots and the Saints Cheer Krewe.

Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-Off Supports Autism Awareness Month

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, the Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-Off will place a special emphasis on supporting individuals in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Beyond providing a donation to Magnolia Community Services, organizers share they 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.

“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,” said New Orleans Saints President Dennis Lauscha. “The crawfish competition adds a fun, interactive element for our fans, and we are proud to support and bring awareness to our Autism community.”

“We’re thrilled to join forces with the New Orleans Saints once again for an event that brings together two South Louisiana favorites: crawfish and football,” said Sunni LeBeouf, Market Vice President for Cox New Orleans. “This work builds on our continued commitment to individuals with autism and their families, bringing people together for a day centered on connection.”

From the New Orleans Saints

Tickets

Saints Dtaft Crawfish Cook-Off tickets, on sale now, can be purchased at www.NewOrleansSaints.com or by calling the Saints ticket office at (504) 731-1700. Adult tickets are $25 per person, and children ages 12 and under may attend for $15 (limit of 8 per account). Admission includes crawfish.