2027 NFL Draft scheduled for April 29-May 1 in Washington D.C
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The NFL has confirmed the dates for the 2027 NFL Draft, which will take place from April 29 to May 1 in Washington D.C. The first round will start on Thursday, April 29, followed by the second and third rounds on April 30, and the final four rounds on May 1. This marks the first time the draft is hosted in Washington D.C. and events will be held across the city, with the main stage located on the National Mall. The city will welcome fans and teams as they prepare for the upcoming draft. The NFL also announced that Minneapolis will host the 2028 Draft, while Cincinnati has expressed interest in hosting the 2029 event.
- •The first round begins April 29, 2027.
- •Events will be hosted around Washington D.C.
- •Main stage will be located on the National Mall.
- •Minneapolis will host the 2028 Draft.
- •Cincinnati is in talks to host the 2029 Draft.
- 7:29 PMESPN NFL — 2027 NFL draft to be held April 29-May 1 in D.C.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft dates for Washington DC officially set
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — The 2027 NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1 in Washington D.C.
"The NFL announced dates and details on Thursday for the 2027 NFL draft to be held in Washington, D.C.
"The NFL has confirmed the dates for the 2027 NFL Draft, which will take place in Washington DC.
"The dates for the 2027 NFL Draft have been set.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLJun 25, 2026, 7:29 PM2027 NFL draft to be held April 29-May 1 in D.C.
The NFL announced dates and details on Thursday for the 2027 NFL draft to be held in Washington, D.C.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:11 PM2027 NFL Draft dates for Washington DC officially set
The NFL has confirmed the dates for the 2027 NFL Draft, which will take place in Washington DC.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 4:42 PMThe 2027 NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1 in Washington D.C.
The dates for the 2027 NFL Draft have been set.
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