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NFL Leans Toward Minneapolis-St. Paul for 2028 Draft

5/1/2026

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The NFL is favoring Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, for the 2028 Draft.
Sports Business Journal and ESPN say Minneapolis is the clear favorite.
Minnesota Sports and Events proposes U.S. Bank Stadium plus events in St. Paul and the Mall of America.
The events committee meets next week, with owners set to vote at the May 19-20 Orlando meeting where the league will announce the location.

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Story summary

The NFL is favoring Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, for the 2028 Draft.
Sports Business Journal and ESPN say Minneapolis is the clear favorite.
Minnesota Sports and Events proposes U.S. Bank Stadium plus events in St. Paul and the Mall of America.
The events committee meets next week, with owners set to vote at the May 19-20 Orlando meeting where the league will announce the location.