{"id":2309,"date":"2026-05-19T20:32:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/minneapolis-selected-to-host-2028-nfl-draft\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:32:29","slug":"minneapolis-selected-to-host-2028-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/minneapolis-selected-to-host-2028-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Minneapolis selected to host 2028 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>NFL owners voted to award the 2028 draft to Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Twin Cities were chosen to host the event on Tuesday at the meeting of franchise owners in Orlando, the culmination of what Vikings president and CEO Mark Wilf described as a &#8220;terrific opportunity.&#8221; Minnesota hosted the Super Bowl in February 2018 and becomes the final NFC North division team to be chosen as the draft stage.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/19\/reports-chiefs-rashee-rice-jailed-for-probation-violation\/\">Reports: Chiefs\u2019 Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Minnesota knows how to show up for big moments, and we&#8217;ve experienced it firsthand,&#8221; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement Tuesday. &#8220;Working with the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Sports and Events, we look forward to bringing the 2028 NFL Draft to this great community, driving positive economic impact throughout the region, and hosting an incredible event for fans and the next generation of the NFL.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 draft took place in Pittsburgh last month, with the 2027 event scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Wilf and the draft host city planning committee noted events will be held outside of downtown Minneapolis, where U.S. Bank Stadium is located. 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The extremely popular road show changes locations each year.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Since then, the draft has been held in the home cities of 10 franchises: the Bears, Eagles, Cowboys, Titans, Browns, Raiders, Chiefs, Lions, Packers and Steelers.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The 2020 draft was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh set the record for largest total attendance in NFL draft history with 805,000 attendees over three days from April 23-25. 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