Bengals express interest in hosting 2029 NFL draft in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals have confirmed their interest in hosting the NFL draft in 2029. Team executive vice president Katie Blackburn stated that discussions are ongoing with the Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission and the NFL regarding the potential event. The 2027 draft is set for Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis will host the 2028 draft. Blackburn emphasized that the team would be enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring the draft to Cincinnati, although no timeline for a decision has been established.
- •Bengals are in talks with the NFL for the 2029 draft.
- •Katie Blackburn confirmed the team's interest in hosting.
- •The 2027 draft will occur in Washington, D.C.
- •Minneapolis is set to host the 2028 NFL draft.
- •No decision timeline has been provided.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals confirm their interest in hosting the NFL draft
"The Cincinnati Enquirer recently reported that the team and the Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission were engaged in talks with the NFL about the 2029 draft.
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