NFL announces dates for 2027 draft in Washington, D.C.

The NFL has announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held from Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1, 2027, in Washington, D.C. The event, presented by Bud Light and hosted in partnership with the Washington Commanders and Events DC, will be free to attend and spread across iconic locations including the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The Draft Theater will be set up in front of the Capitol, with the NFL Draft Experience fan festival running along Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets.