Anyone expecting good news - NFL prior to double draft selection
In 2022, over 775,000 attendees gathered in Detroit for a massive event that contributed to the city's income of $165 million! It's evident that the competition for hosting this event is now intense. plan to host the talent discovery event in Green Bay in 2025.
As per American media reports, the potential venues for the draft in 2026 and 2027 might be in Pittsburgh and Denver, respectively.
The NFL has decided to give a chance to cities that might not have a chance to host the big finale, like the Super Bowl. To host a Super Bowl, the weather can't be too cold and the stadium must have a roof. Several other requirements also need to be met.
Recently, the NFL representatives have been visiting various cities, inspecting potential venues and reviewing their infrastructures (hotels, airports, among others).
"Pittsburgh is definitely in the running," NFL head, Roger Goodell, stated a month ago. Consequently, the city submitted offers for both 2026 and 2027.
So it's highly likely that the official annonsment regarding Pittsburgh and Denver will be made imminently. NFL's owners are currently meeting in Nashville for their conference. The discussion on the draft is said to be on their agenda.
NFL: Where the draft has occurred in recent times
- 2015: Chicago
- 2016: Chicago
- 2017: Philadelphia
- 2018: Arlington (Dallas Cowboys' stadium)
- 2019: Nashville
- 2020: Virtual event (due to the pandemic)
- 2021: Cleveland
- 2022: Las Vegas
- 2023: Kansas City
- 2024: Detroit
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Source: symclub.org