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Commanders, Washington D.C. to host 2027 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders, along with the nation's capital, will host the 2027 NFL Draft.
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Detailed view of a Washington Commanders helmet at State Farm Stadium.
Detailed view of a Washington Commanders helmet at State Farm Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are getting ready to host one of the league's biggest events.

No, it's not the Super Bowl, but that could be in the cards with a new stadium deal in the works that is set to open in 2030 in the nation's capital. Instead, the Commanders and D.C. will host the NFL Draft in 2027.

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Washington Commanders female fan Monica Blakely and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose
Washington Commanders female fan Monica Blakely and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pose. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

D.C. gets the NFL Draft

"One week after agreeing to a deal to lure the Washington Commanders back into the city, the District of Columbia received more good news -- it will host the 2027 NFL draft, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to ESPN on Sunday night," ESPN insider John Keim wrote.

"An official announcement is expected at the White House on Monday. The draft is expected to be held on the National Mall, where the Washington Monument stands. Axios first reported the news.

"The draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh next year, has become a huge draw. Green Bay attracted more than 600,000 fans for the three-day event last month. Detroit established a record attendance with 750,000 in 2024."

The draft coming to the nation's capital will help build the draw of the city getting the new stadium within the next couple of years and the potential Super Bowl that could come down the line.

With the Commanders returning to the playoffs last season after taking Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick, excitement for football in the nation's capital is now at an all-time high.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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