Minnesota 'considered favorite' to host 2028 NFL Draft according to reports
Minnesota is considered the leading candidate to host the 2028 NFL Draft, with an official announcement expected during the league's quarterly meetings in May 2026. The bid involves both Minneapolis and St. Paul, aiming to utilize venues like the TCO Performance Center for draft-related events. The NFL has not yet confirmed the location, but the league is moving toward finalizing plans for the event two years out.
- ▪Minnesota is the current favorite to host the 2028 NFL Draft, according to reports from the Sports Business Journal.
- ▪The NFL is expected to announce the 2028 draft location during its quarterly meetings from May 19–20, 2026.
- ▪The bid includes events across both Minneapolis and St. Paul, with the TCO Performance Center playing a significant role.
- ▪If selected, Minnesota would make the NFC North the first division in which all four teams have hosted the NFL Draft.
- ▪The Minnesota Sports and Events organization is leading the bid in partnership with the Vikings and local officials.
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