Green Bay did great while hosting the 2025 NFL Draft, as Cheeseheads saw their team, as well as the other 31 franchises add some solid players to their rosters. Now, what about the upcoming years? Well, as per reports, the 2026 NFL draft is slated to be held in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. And for 2027? Magic Johnson’s Commanders will finally get their time to cheer even louder.

This is because the NFL Draft is finally coming to D.C., and it’s about time. In 2027, the nation’s capital will turn into football heaven, bringing fans from all across the globe right to the heart of where history lives. With the Commanders and Events DC running point, this won’t just be a draft – it’s going to be a full-on celebration across iconic places like the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Hence, thanking Roger Goodell and the league, Commanders’ co-owner Magic Johnson took to X, and said, “I want to thank NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the entire National Football League for awarding Washington, D.C. the 2027 NFL Draft. Roger and I have been friends for over 25 years and I’m excited that the Draft will generate a lot of revenue for the city and create so many jobs! Hosting the NFL Draft means so much to Washington D.C. and all of our fans from around the DMV!”

Not only Johnson, even the other owner of the franchise, Josh Harris, expressed his pride. He said, “It will bring hundreds of thousands of visitors, millions of viewers around the world, and generate jobs, tax revenue, and meaningful economic impact across the city. The Draft is a powerful reminder of how sports bring people together – and we’re honored to play a role in that.” In addition, like Magic Johnson, he thanked Roger Goodell, along with giving an acknowledgement to President Trump and Mayor Bowser, for helping make it real.

All these happened after the draft announcement was made on May 5, straight from the Oval Office with President Donald Trump standing by. During this event, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced, “The NFL Draft has become a marquee event, uniting fans across the country and around the world. We are excited to bring the 2027 Draft to Washington, D.C., a city rich in history and national pride. With the support of President Trump, the Commanders, Events DC, and Mayor Bowser, we’re looking forward to delivering an unforgettable experience as we celebrate the next generation of NFL stars.”

As Washington last hosted the draft in 1941 at the Willard Hotel, Mayor reflected on how it’s significant for the city to have such hostings. Bowser quipped, “We believe in investing in sports because they have helped us transform neighborhoods, and the NFL bringing this event to the nation’s capital will help us fill hotel rooms, our restaurants.” As a result, this will boost the city’s economy.

But that’s not all Magic Johnson’s Commanders are preparing for in 2027. There is something other coming up soon which is as special as this draft day!

Magic Johnson and the Commanders are going back in history!

The Commanders are finally heading back to where it all began – RFK, the stadium which was demolished in 2019. And this time, it’s bigger than football. We’re talking a $3.7 billion game-changer for D.C. Co-owner Magic Johnson’s team is not just building a stadium; they’re giving life to 180 acres that sat quiet for too long. A new roofed stadium is coming, sure, but it’s only a piece of the puzzle. The rest? It’s parks, homes, restaurants, hotels, and places families can actually use. And guess what? At least 30% of the housing will be affordable.

Commanders’ owner Josh Harris is putting down $2.7 billion – the biggest private investment the city’s ever seen. And D.C.’s backing it too, with over $1 billion in public funds. Not everyone’s on board though. Some council members are pushing back, worried about the costs. But for fans who remember the glory days at RFK, this feels personal. This is their home.

So, as per reports, the ground’s expected to break in 2026, with the new stadium of Magic Johnson and the Commanders is ready by 2030. But even before kickoff, this project promises to turn a forgotten stretch of land into something the whole city can be proud of!