# The 2027 NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1 in Washington D.C.

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-25 17:57 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 26.46

## Executive Summary
The NFL has officially announced the dates and location for the 2027 draft in Washington, D.C.

## Intelligence Brief
The 2027 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 1 in Washington, D.C. The event will encompass all seven rounds of the draft process.


Coverage from NFL.com, ESPN, NBC Sports, and The New York Times emphasizes the official release of these dates and location details. The New York Times characterized the 2027 draft as "loaded." Further updates may emerge as the league provides additional details regarding the event's logistics in the capital.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### When will the 2027 NFL Draft take place?
The draft is scheduled for April 29 through May 1, 2027.

### Where is the 2027 NFL Draft being held?
The event will be held in Washington, D.C.

### How many rounds will the 2027 draft include?
According to Yahoo Sports, the draft will consist of rounds 1-7.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
NFL, Washington, Draft, April, NFL Draft, Washington D.C, Washington DC, NFL Draft Sets Dates For Rounds, In Washington D.C

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports | 2027 NFL Draft Sets Dates For Rounds 1-7 In Washington, D.C. | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5KeHo0bm1Uay1EdUhzOGxkUkN0bzVyMFFxc0JHTlVBQ2R0cGotVU5nRmV5SDl1dy1mTTFjVks0TmNXQk5MRUxSRkFGb29vTjV1RDhEUWpvb2Z6TGFreWY2NTlWc0tBWEJudU55UEgxOFd1a0MwUGdFazF1bVp0aTA?oc=5) |
| The Hill | NFL announces dates for 2027 draft in DC | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxONm5BNGR0MENzeXNaN0tfSXoyaDEwN3RyanNUZ3NrTFMtV3hDbnRjdktNM2pDTEhaN0l3NEVhWjhERXFkVVMwOHFieGVTa0xPU2E2clNWV2oxZFpBZjlPbHBwUHpSRnRBakhMYWVSSTFJQ0FRd2pWbUMxZ3lhaVgtbkMwRjDSAYoBQVVfeXFMTkhqTXVtZTA5UEY4aVIzY2xYMDZiWFBpU3dIQkxoZW41dmhaaE5KbGJ2X1NGRU1YUU4wazlzNDA5OXRLZkpxZzQ5S3ZfcUN2amRRVGFzRjNETWo5R3REaFd2clVUZEZEVzVNbTg3bnhqUDJWc1dUbmxVaEdjZHNVejZGRnJsZXpuamZ3?oc=5) |
| NFL.com | NFL announces dates for 2027 draft in Washington, D.C. | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOZjNrbm5kc2FxblNSOUFxdzk2UnVZS1Mtd19wYVNzYzNLZWJiamNZLW9kU3ZyQl9fanJlY2VnOVowMk1USjBCLVQ0bm9xWUhmaHB2WkhWeTlnaW84REh2Sko0cHV1UkJOVGxLMnFOSG1sZWRuSUhvcXE1dVhXVmU3THFtaw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | NFL announces dates for 2027 draft | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxPYWg1OVg4ekNzS1FUa3RHN0VQSkpVT3ktWWtfbWlDSGdheldYa0Rkb25vbW5EeXY2eGxqYXJEVGoxejg2aEZZV3AtOVBPRmZsQjR0eW5OVWVOZXJ6LWw2MGwyOXcwMHRMSnl3bTZocjdFT1ZQbGhzZWc5VklnWXlEN2p2dlN6QQ?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | NFL announces dates for loaded 2027 draft in Washington, D.C. | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNMUpPdGNUNEN0Ykg2clRIcTNjcXp6N3M3SFJ5V2N5c0s2ZFB2cnJuRGl1R25mdEowbFZFN2JwWHhZSzlZV0dodHBFcVh1WVlSV041SlY2Zm50ai1xYWZqeVd5ZmpHenA2MnZvMGtxa0NYMk5tWVFfTGxzaFZiTG80NkNsdmNMam5tSGFtLW03OA?oc=5) |
| KOMO | NFL announces dates for 2027 Draft in Washington, DC | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOVkt1MWdKZnE2VjJLbmxkaFp1eHF5bkhfa0ozeWs3dzVCMmpWNVhLb3JFblJsdllYNkZTdUlxYkc4QkpHT3J1N29GVWVQSWxiaUhLRkhWUnEwQTVXTzVsYmhPUmUzRS1NVnRNUl9Zb0dVZlM4TjlpOFZLZ2xLVDczRDFoQ2RUYTFfS1dnMm5FREl1Tlh2cnVuSWZSdGVDVG5FTWx1OU0ySHl4cUszbkJ0YjlR?oc=5) |
| ESPN | NFL releases dates, details for 2027 NFL draft in Washington | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNWlpnTVdBTGN6RE4zNHN5RjUyeHVFd29vVHpfMTRqQV8xXzFHd0dJRzM4V05HbWN6MXQ5dXd5NEgwQXlndmZDQmVWcTk2S0xzcEFwbVVESjdyUUd6RFlaRmtkR1dKTDlyOTV2UWozR2pwNWNNaG05ZEhERzdBUlRkVFBoR0lVTldRd3Q3R0pJSzMtajZpT09CTHlXdk9xQQ?oc=5) |
| NBC Sports | The 2027 NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1 in Washington D.C. | 2026-06-25 16:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxNVVRPWklaa0ZZRlFoVUpnZVA1ZGp4R2Iyay1kalQ0TUhqWFNyZVVsVV85X0tsUHExTU50R09zTUpoMFJtUXd6YkVoSVhLUVU4SWFVdFFBcFZJRGJHaXNyS1pZeU8zUEVWOGhSdUVnNWJ0NkNTNE8zRzV0TjNJN0M0aXd3b1pBZmFzcGhka05fLWlvWXpBVkJSVnV3R0d5Q2ZKSHJBWWQzWjNLQ2dNajhWTTJKN3VhbDc2NTlDclloQ1BjVEdy?oc=5) |

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