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VIDEO 2024 NFL Draft Taking Place In Detroit

AM800-Sports-NFL-Ford-Field-Detroit-1.2545972 DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 18: Detroit Lions fans gather outside of Ford Field prior to an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Tennessee Titans on September 18, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) (Ford Field in Detroit. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images))

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Detroit will host the 2024 NFL Draft and the league says itll take place in downtown.

The 2024 NFL Draft has been awarded to Detroit, the league announced Monday.

"The draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country, and 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, and the City of Detroit the Lions passionate fan base and all visitors will be treated to an incredible three-day experience."

The NFL says in Detroit, the draft experience will be centered in a revitalized downtown. The area around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza will serve as the draft and the NFL Draft Experience event site.

This year's NFL Draft takes place next month in Las Vegas.  Kansas City will host the Draft in 2023.