Detroit Breaks NFL Draft Attendance Record with More Than 775,000 Attendees

The Motor City shattered expectations as it played host to the 2024 NFL Draft, with a record-breaking attendance that showcased the city’s love for football. The three-day event, held in downtown Detroit in the city’s Campus Martius area, drew football fans from across the country, eager to witness the next generation of NFL stars being drafted. From Thursday to Saturday, the enthusiasm in Detroit was palpable as fans filled the streets, bars, and restaurants, creating a vibrant atmosphere that embraced the spirit of the game and more than 775,000 attendees. The previous NFL record for attendance for the Draft event was in 2019, when Nashville was the host city. Nashville had more than 600,000 fans, and Detroit’s event was projected to have about 400,000 spectators. But thanks to the impeccable planning, Detroit’s proximity to other NFL franchises, and a two-million-square-foot space downtown dedicated to the Draft events, Detroit was able to shatter the five-year-old record. “We have shown the world what the Motor City is all about,” said Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who took the stage to announce a Lions’ draft pick, dawning signature Detroit Buffs and a Lions’ Starter jacket. Local businesses capitalized on the influx of football fans,...