The NFL has officially scheduled the dates for the 2027 NFL Draft in Washington D.C., which will be held from April 29 through May 1, 2027, per @AdamSchefter.
The selection of the nation's capital as the host city for the annual player selection meeting was previously confirmed by the league, but today's announcement locks in the specific three-day window for the event. By securing these dates, the NFL and local organizers in the District can begin the extensive logistical planning required for one of the league's most significant offseason milestones.
The 2027 event continues the league's highly successful trend of rotating the draft to different major markets across the country. Washington D.C. follows upcoming draft hosts Green Bay (2025) and Pittsburgh (2026). While the specific location for the draft stage within the city has not yet been announced, the event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans to the area.
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