This City Has 'Inside Track' to Host 2029 NFL Draft: Report
Pittsburgh hosted a record-breaking 2024 NFL Draft with 805,000 attendees, setting high expectations for future events. Washington, D.C. is confirmed to host the 2027 draft, while Minnesota is rumored to be the favorite for 2028. Cincinnati is emerging as the frontrunner to host the 2029 NFL Draft, which would be a first for the city.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The NFL Draft continues to be a major success, and Pittsburgh certainly didn’t disappoint, drawing a record-breaking 805,000 attendees over the three-day event.That now sets the stage for what’s next. Washington, D.C. is already set to host in 2027, but the locations for 2028 and 2029 remain undecided. However, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell noted that the league may begin awarding future drafts “a little further in advance.”Rumors suggest that Minnesota is the “clear favorite” to host the 2028 draft and could be awarded the event later this month.
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