The 2027 NFL draft is officially going to the country's capital.
President Donald Trump announced in the Oval office of the White House in the afternoon of Monday with the participation of NFL commissioner Roger Goodll, Washington Commanders Manager Josh Harris and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The three -day event will be held at the National Shopping Center and Pennsylvania Boulevard.
“We think it will be a great site. … We are happy to go home.” He said.
Goodll and Harris stated that each of them expected 1 million people to participate in the event.
Washington will be the home owner for the first time since NFL started to return sites from New York in 2015.
The annual spring draft is planned for Pittsburgh in 2026.
“The NFL draft has become an election framework activity that unites fans throughout the world,” the NFL draft has become an election framework. ” He said. He said: “We are excited to bring the draft 2027 to the DC, which is a rich city in history and national pride. With the support of President Trump, with the support of the commanders, DC and Mayor Bowser, we look forward to offering an unforgettable experience while celebrating the next generation NFL stars.”
The 2024 draft in Detroit drew a record crowd of 775,000 fans for three days, and 600,000 people participated in the three -day draft in WID last month.
“The draft NFL is one of the biggest moments in sports – and Washington is proud to help bring it to DC.” He said. “Hundreds of thousands of visitors around the world will bring millions of viewers and will have business, tax revenue and significant economic impact throughout the city.
“The draft is a powerful reminder of how sports bring people together – and we are honored to play a role on this journey. Since we started this journey less than two years ago, an NFC championship game, an agreement to return to the RFK and the NFL draft in Washington. gives.
“We are looking forward to inviting the football world to Washington in 2027. Today is a great day for DMV and I can't wait to see what the future brings.”
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