Green Bay lost out on the bid to host the 2024 NFL draft to Detroit. Detroit, Washington D.C., and Green Bay were the three finalists.
The Commissioner’s official statement:
“The draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country. 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. The City of Detroit the Lions passionate fan base and all visitors will be treated to an incredible three-day experience.”
Green Bay’s response:
Statement from #Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy regarding Green Bay not being selected to host the 2024 NFL Draft pic.twitter.com/5BYIEwobYg
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) March 28, 2022
The Packers have spent a lot of time and money building up the areas around Lambeau Field in hopes of hosting an event like the draft. Most notably the new and improved “Title Town District.” In previous years, the draft was held Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville and Cleveland.
“It’s not a yes or no answer. It’s a when. We are not giving up, regardless,” said Brad Toll, president and CEO of tourism bureau Discover Green Bay.
The draft will bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Green Bay area over the three days of the event, not counting television crews, NFL staffers and others needed for its production, who would be here for up to six weeks. It will be an incredible experience for Green Bay.
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