As the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh wraps on Saturday, attention will turn to next year’s event in Washington, D.C., as the large-scale sporting event returns to the nation’s capital for the first time in 85 years.
The National Football League announced that the 92nd annual NFL Draft will take place on the National Mall with an anticipated attendance of over 1 million fans. The last time the NFL Draft took place in Washington was on Dec. 10, 1940, when the 1941 draft was staged at the Willard Hotel.
“The NFL Draft has become a marquee event, uniting fans across the country and around the world,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement. “We are excited to bring the 2027 Draft to Washington, D.C., a city rich in history and national pride. With the support of President Trump, the Commanders, Events DC, and Mayor [Muriel] Bowser we’re looking forward to delivering
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