Trump Announces Washington, D.C. as 2027 NFL Draft Host

President Donald Trump, alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, is set to announce that Washington, D.C. will host the 2027 NFL Draft, with the event planned for the National Mall. This marks the first time the U.S. capital will host the draft since the NFL began rotating venues in 2015. The announcement follows recent plans by the Commanders and D.C. officials to return the team to a new, domed stadium at the old RFK Stadium site, a move that is part of a multi-billion dollar redevelopment project still pending city council approval. The proposed stadium would feature a roof, making it a potential venue for future Super Bowls, and is estimated to cost around $4 billion, positioning it as the second-most expensive stadium in the U.S. The NFL Draft has become a major spectacle, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees and millions of television viewers in recent years. This decision highlights both the city's renewed investment in professional football and the growing popularity of the NFL Draft as a national event.