Minneapolis to Host 2028 NFL Draft, League Announces
The league is expected to confirm the award at its spring meeting, and the Twin Cities would stage events at three Minnesota venues.
- On Monday, reports indicated the NFL expects to award the 2028 Draft to Minneapolis, with an official announcement likely coming during the league's spring meeting in Orlando this week.
- The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Sports and Events commission submitted a formal bid in March to host the league's traveling offseason showcase in the Twin Cities.
- Lester Bagley, executive vice president of public affairs with the Minnesota Vikings, called U.S. Bank Stadium the 'anchor of our draft campus,' while organizers estimate the event could generate up to $200 million in economic impact.
- Hosting the 2028 event would mark the first time Minnesota has held the NFL Draft, completing a tour of all NFC North teams after Green Bay, Detroit, and Chicago previously hosted.
- Though official dates remain unannounced, the event typically occurs in late April and would utilize U.S. Bank Stadium, the Mall of America, and the TCO Performance Center in Eagan as primary venues.
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Minnesota Vikings to host 2028 NFL Draft
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The NFL Draft will make its way to the Twin Cities in 2028 as the Minnesota Vikings have been selected to host the event. The National Football League made the announcement Tuesday at the NFL Spring League Meeting in Orlando, Florida. "Minnesota knows how to show up for big moments, [...]
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It’s official: Minnesota selected to host 2028 NFL Draft
MINNEAPOLIS — The worst-kept secret in the NFL is out. Minnesota has officially been selected to host the 2028 NFL Draft. The NFL announced on Tuesday at the league meetings in Orlando. The bid was submitted a couple of months ago on behalf of Minnesota Sports and Events in conjunction with the Vikings. “This is an extraordinary moment for Minnesota and a testament to what can happen when organizations, partners and community leaders come togeth…
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