The NFL informed teams on Wednesday that the 2020 NFL Draft will be hosted in Las Vegas.
“The NFL Draft is one of the most-anticipated events of the year and we are excited to take it to Las Vegas,” said Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We look forward to working with the Raiders, Las Vegas officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to create an unforgettable week-long celebration of football for our fans, the incoming prospects and partners.”
NFL executive Peter O’Reilly said that the draft will be taped at multiple locations on and around the Vegas strip.
With the Raiders set to open their new Last Vegas stadium in 2020, it makes sense that the NFL would bring the draft to Vegas to boost in their inaugural season in their new home.
“The Raiders are very excited for Las Vegas and are proud to help host the 2020 NFL Draft,” said Raiders owner Mark Davis. “Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world and will provide a tremendous experience for the NFL and its fans.”
“We’re thrilled to be selected for this special event and cannot wait to show the NFL and the world a true Las Vegas experience for the draft,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “The eyes of football fans from around the world will be on Las Vegas in 2020, and our resort partners on the Las Vegas Strip will ensure the draft is as entertaining as our destination.”
Other finalists for the 2020 draft include Cleveland/Canton, Kansas City, and Denver.
The NFL has had a lot of success moving the draft around the country the past few years, starting with Chicago in 2015 and 2016 followed by Philadelphia in 2017 and Dallas this past May.
The 2019 NFL Draft will be hosted in Nashville.
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