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Washington, D.C. Confirmed as Host of 2027 NFL Draft

President Trump, NFL Commissioner Goodell, and Commanders owner Josh Harris to announce the event at the White House today, with the National Mall as the planned venue.

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President Donald Trump reacts after posing with family members of victims in the January 1 attack on Bourbon Street and emergency responders prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025.

Overview

  • Washington, D.C., has been selected to host the 2027 NFL Draft, marking the second time the city has held the event, the first being in 1941.
  • The draft is expected to take place on the National Mall, providing a historic and iconic backdrop for the three-day event.
  • The announcement will be made at the White House at 1 p.m. ET by President Trump, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Commanders owner Josh Harris.
  • This news follows the recent unveiling of a $3.7 billion redevelopment plan for the RFK Stadium site, which includes a new stadium for the Washington Commanders, still pending D.C. Council approval.
  • Washington secured the draft over Denver, continuing the NFL's city-rotation strategy that has boosted local economies and drawn record-breaking attendance in recent years.