The 2027 NFL Draft in Washington, D.C., will take place from April 29 to May 1, the league announced Thursday.
The three-day event in the nation’s capital will unfold in multiple locations centered around the National Mall.
“The NFL Draft continues to grow as one of our biggest and most accessible events, and we are excited to welcome fans and prospects to Washington, D.C., in 2027,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL executive vice president of club business, international and global events. “Our nation’s capital will provide an incredible, iconically American stage to host fans from around the world, as we celebrate the next generation of NFL stars.”
The 2026 draft in Pittsburgh set an all-time attendance record with more than 805,000 fans.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said in May, when the location of the draft was announced, that he expected 1 million fans to attend the Washington draft.
“We are thrilled to welcome the 2027 NFL Draft to the Sports Capital,” said District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser. “We saw the enthusiasm from fans at this year’s Draft, and so, we want people to start planning their trips to D.C. now. We have world-class hotels and restaurants, spring is a beautiful time to be in D.C., and we’re a city that loves to celebrate sports. So, mark your calendars for April 29, and we’ll see you in D.C.”
Minnesota will host the draft in 2028.
