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Minnesota Will Host 2028 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light
The 2028 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Minnesota, hosted in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Sports and Events (MNSE). The event will be held in downtown Minneapolis, with fan activations centered around U.S. Bank Stadium, one of the premier venues in professional sports.
The announcement was made at the NFL Spring League Meeting in Orlando.
"Minnesota knows how to show up for big moments, and we've experienced it firsthand,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “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."
Over the course of the three-day event, Minneapolis will host a slate of Draft activities, including a variety of community events, the NFL Draft Entertainment Series presented by Bud Light and the NFL Draft Experience – a free festival that invites fans to participate in immersive exhibits, challenge their skills in interactive games, take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, enjoy the youth-focused Play 60 Zone, shop exclusive NFL merchandise and score autographs from current players and Legends.
“For three days, Minnesota will become the center of the football world,” said Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf. “The 2028 NFL Draft will give us an opportunity to showcase not just U.S. Bank Stadium, but the energy, hospitality and pride that define Minneapolis-St. Paul and the entire state and region. We have no doubt the community will deliver a world-class event that is unique to Minnesota.”
Since 2015, the NFL Draft has traveled to different cities, continuing to grow as hundreds of thousands of fans attend in person and millions watch on TV. The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh set an all-time attendance record with 805,000 fans over three days.
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