NFL Set to Award Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville, 2028 Draft to Minneapolis

17 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 19

Nashville is poised to land Super Bowl LXIV for February 2030, while Minneapolis is expected to secure the 2028 NFL Draft at Tuesday’s owners meetings in Orlando.
The selections reflect the NFL’s newer host-award process, which identifies a preferred city first and then has it build a plan for owners rather than forcing multiple cities through a full bidding contest.
That streamlined system has largely made the final owner vote a formality, making both awards highly likely before the meetings conclude.
For Nashville, the Super Bowl would be a first and another marquee event tied to the Titans’ new stadium push; for Minneapolis, the draft adds another major league showcase.

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