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Downtown Detroit to host 2024 NFL Draft

The event will take place around Campus Martius and Hart Plaza

After weeks of rumors, it’s confirmed that the City of Detroit will host the 2024 NFL Draft in the downtown area. The league announced the news Monday (March 28), stating the three-day draft will be held in the area around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza.

“The Draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country, and we are excited to work with the Lions and their partners to bring the 2024 NFL Draft to the Motor City,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “With the help of Visit Detroit, the Detroit Sports Commission and the City of Detroit, the Lions passionate fan base and all visitors will be treated to an incredible three-day experience.”

The league also announced that the NFL Draft Experience will be open all three days of the event. The interactive event will feature exhibits, musical performances and autograph sessions.

“Today is a historic day for Detroit with the announcement that the 2024 NFL Draft is coming to the Motor City,” Visit Detroit president and CEO Claude Molinari said in a statement. “Visit Detroit is looking forward to working with our partners in the hospitality community to welcome enthusiastic football fans from across the country who will make our city a pigskin pilgrimage stop. Hosting the draft is another exciting win for Detroit, and it will deliver a powerful economic impact and highlight the vibrancy of our region.”

“As we learn that Detroit has been selected to host the 2024 NFL Draft, today is momentous for our city and the Detroit Sports Commission,” Dave Beachnau, the executive director of the Detroit Sports Commission, stated. “Hosting the NFL Draft in Detroit promises to be a celebration of our community’s spirit. It will deliver high value for our residents, businesses, and the great fans who make Detroit the best sports city in America. Our partnerships with the Detroit Lions and other valued community organizations helped make this bid a reality. Now, the real work begins with our focus on our collective commitment, contributions, and collaboration. We are steadfast to host a tremendous event in 2024.”

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