The NFL Draft will be held in Washington D.C. in 2027, an event announced by President Trump, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Commanders’ owner Josh Harris. Set on the National Mall, the three-day event aims to attract over a million visitors, generating considerable economic activity. The main draft stage will face the National Monument, with various fan activities planned nearby. Harris expressed optimism about visitor numbers and their economic impact, while plans for the event are still developing, indicating strong interest from other NFL cities.
"I'm hoping we break 1 million in terms of the visitors," Harris told The Washington Post in a video conference call Monday, before the announcement. "... And so there'll be a million - plus or minus, a million visitors - and then all those people will create a lot of economic activity."
"But that core, free, accessible fan viewing area will be on the Mall," O'Reilly said. He added that more than 20 NFL teams and cities have expressed interest in hosting a draft.
Josh Harris during the Oval Office announcement: "What a great day for Washington. I mean, to host the NFL draft in 2027 o
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