Minnesota Vikings bid to host NFL Draft in 2028

Minneapolis vying to host NFL Draft in 2028

The Minnesota Vikings have launched a bid to host the NFL Draft in 2028, with the Vikings saying U.S. Bank Stadium is the best stadium in the NFL.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings are vying to host the 2028 NFL Draft. 

Vikings bid to host draft

Local perspective:

In recent years, the NFL has placed greater emphasis on the draft, promoting it as a destination for fans.

The Vikings say U.S. Bank Stadium is the best stadium in the NFL, and should be the host of the 2028 NFL Draft.

What they're saying:

Lester Bagley, executive vice president of public affairs with the Minnesota Vikings, said, "[U.S. Bank stadium] is the best stadium in the NFL, it is the anchor of our draft campus and we're excited about it. The NFL loves it too. They encouraged us to integrate U.S. Bank Stadium into the draft experience. So we're very excited to bring that, and bring fans here to experience our amazing stadium and our amazing community."

Dig deeper:

The leadership team working on Minnesota's bid for the 2028 NFL Draft is the same one that brought the Super Bowl to Minneapolis in 2018. 

The economic impact from recent drafts is between $100 to $200 million, with more than 600,000 people attending last year in Green Bay. 

Several other cities are submitting bids to host the draft in 2028.