Sources: NFL to award 2028 draft to Minneapolis
Key takeaways
- A formal announcement is likely to come Tuesday following a vote by owners.
- Local organizers led by the Minnesota Sports & Events (MSE) commission submitted a bid in March for the event, which the NFL has turned into a traveling offseason showcase.
- Speaking in March to local reporters, MSE officials painted their bid in broad strokes.
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A formal announcement is likely to come Tuesday following a vote by owners.
Local organizers led by the Minnesota Sports & Events (MSE) commission submitted a bid in March for the event, which the NFL has turned into a traveling offseason showcase. This year's draft in Pittsburgh drew a record 805,000 fans across the three days, according to the league, an averaged 13.2 million viewers on television and digital platforms.
Speaking in March to local reporters, MSE officials painted their bid in broad strokes. Matt Meunier, executive vice president of business development & tourism, said that U.S. Bank Stadium would be a "foundational piece" of the draft footprint. There is also a 4.2-acre park adjoining the stadium, known as The Commons.