The NFL and White House made announcement on Monday that the 2027 draft will be held in Washington, D.C. The goal is to hold it on the site of the National Mall. President Donald Trump welcomed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris for the proceedings.

The NFL draft is officially heading to the nation’s capital in 2027. President Donald Trump announced the news on Monday afternoon at the White House alongside NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris and Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser. The plan is for the three-day event to be held at the National Mall.

The president has previously bid on more than one NFL franchise but was not successful as an owner in a rival football league in the 1980s