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Washington DC · April 2027

Your Home Base for the
2027 NFL Draft

History is coming to the National Mall. Stay steps from the action in a real DC home — more space, more comfort, and a front-row seat to one of the biggest draft weekends ever.

1M+ fans expected 3 days of events First in DC since 1941 National Mall venue
2027 NFL Draft in Washington DC | Home Sweet City

The Event

The NFL Draft comes to the nation’s capital

For the first time in over 80 years, Washington DC will host the NFL Draft — and this one promises to be the biggest in history. Set against the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol and the iconic National Mall, the 2027 Draft is projected to draw more than one million fans over three days in April 2027.

When

April 2027

3-day event

Where

National Mall

& Pennsylvania Ave

Attendance

1M+ projected

Record expected

Hosts

Washington Commanders

+ Events DC

What’s in store

Three days you won’t forget

The NFL Draft has evolved into one of football’s biggest spectacles — and DC’s setting takes it to another level entirely.

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Live draft stage with Capitol views

Watch picks announced live on a massive stage framed by the U.S. Capitol — one of the most dramatic backdrops in sports history.

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NFL Draft Experience — free fan festival

Hands-on activities, player appearances, interactive games, and football-themed entertainment spread across the Mall — free and open to all.

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Concerts and live entertainment

Multi-night concerts and performances are planned as part of the official Draft Week programming across the District.

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DC’s monuments as your backdrop

The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Smithsonian museums are all within the event footprint — history and football in one unforgettable weekend.

Why vacation rentals win

Skip the hotel. Stay like a local.

With 1 million fans descending on DC, hotel rooms will be scarce, expensive, and far from the action. A Home Sweet City rental puts you in a real DC neighborhood with the space and flexibility to make the most of your weekend.

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Walking distance to the draft

Our Capitol Hill and Shaw properties put you minutes from the main stage — no shuttles, no surge pricing, no stress.

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Room to spread out

Full living rooms, kitchens, and multiple bedrooms — perfect for groups and families attending together.

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Better value for groups

Split one rental among 4–8 guests and pay a fraction of what multiple hotel rooms would cost during peak event week.

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Full kitchen included

Pre-game breakfasts, late-night snacks — cook in and save. No need to battle restaurant crowds every morning.

Where to stay

Neighborhoods near the action

Our properties span DC’s most desirable neighborhoods. Several are within easy walking distance of the National Mall draft venue — book early, as these will go fast.

🚶 Walking distance to National Mall

&#Metro-accessible neighborhoods

🚇 Metro-accessible neighborhoods

Secure your Draft Week home now

April 2027 will sell out faster than any event DC has ever seen. Browse our full collection and book direct for the best rates — no platform fees, local support throughout your stay.