NFL owners will gather today in Orlando for a one-day meeting at which they are expected to award the 2030 Super Bowl to Nashville and the 2028 Draft to Minneapolis, green-light more international games and make a point to Chicago and Illinois lawmakers now considering the Bears’ next steps on a new stadium.
Nashville’s first Super Bowl will come at the conclusion of the third season of operations for the new $2.1B Nissan Stadium now under construction, marking a watershed moment for that city’s growth as a major cultural and entertainment destination. NFL insiders have expected this for more than a year.
As SBJ exclusively reported in April, league planners and its business partners have expected for weeks that the 2028 Draft will go to Minneapolis.
Also, owners are expected to sign off on Raiders limited partner Egon Durban’s deal to buy an additional 25% interest in the team from other minority investors, making his stake close to 40%. The finance committee already approved that deal.
Finally, keep an eye on Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract situation. While there is no doubt Goodell will have the job as long as he wants it, he’s now within one year of his current contract expiration in March 2027. With no scheduled owners meetings until October, an extension could come this week.
