Why Minnesota Has Real Buzz for the 2028 NFL Draft
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports On March 25, the Minnesota Vikings submitted an application for an important annual event. According to the Minnesota Vikings team website , the team has submitted an application to host the 2028 NFL Draft. Yes, I know the hype is building up toward the 2026 NFL Draft , but the thought of hosting a future NFL Draft is exciting in its own right.
Looking ahead, we are, at the time of writing this article (7:43 pm CT on Friday, April 3), just 20 days away from the 2026 NFL Draft beginning in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And the 2027 draft will be in Washington, D. C.
So, the question is, what would the experience be like for the Minneapolis-St. Paul, area for the NFL Draft? Let’s take a deeper dive into the idea.
Could the 2028 NFL Draft be Coming To Minnesota? The festivities surrounding the NFL Draft are an economic boon to the host city. And Minnesota Sports and Events Executive Vice President of Business Development & Tourism Matt Meunier wants to bring a strong regional flair to Minneapolis and St.
Paul. Aug 3, 2023; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and team owner Ziggy Wilf talk at training camp at TCO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.