The NFL is “expected to award the 2028 draft to Minneapolis” during the owners meetings this week. A formal announcement is “likely to come Tuesday following a vote by owners.” Local organizers led by the Minnesota Sports & Events commission submitted a bid in March for the event. This year’s draft in Pittsburgh drew a record 805,000 fans across the three days. MSE EVP/Business Development & Tourism Matt Meunier in March said that U.S. Bank Stadium would be a “‘foundational piece’ of the draft footprint.” There also is a 4.2-acre park adjoining the stadium, known as The Commons. Weather in Minnesota can still be cold when the draft is held in late April, and Meunier said that the league had asked MSE to “‘lean into’ the stadium itself as part of its proposal.” The 2027 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place in D.C. (ESPN.com, 5/18).
NFL expected to award 2028 draft to Minneapolis
