Philadelphia Finalist to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention

City last hosted event in 2016 as one of five finalists announced by DNC

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Democratic National Committee has named Philadelphia as one of five finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. The other cities under consideration are Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Denver. A final selection will be made later this year, with the convention scheduled to run from August 7-10.

Why it matters

Hosting the Democratic National Convention is a major political and economic event for any city, bringing thousands of delegates, media, and visitors. Philadelphia previously hosted the convention in 2016, and securing the event again would be a significant boost for the city's profile and tourism industry.

The details

The Democratic National Committee announced the list of five finalist cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. In addition to Philadelphia, the other cities under consideration are Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Denver. A final selection will be made later in 2026, with the convention scheduled to take place from August 7-10.

  • The Democratic National Committee announced the finalists on March 10, 2026.
  • The 2028 Democratic National Convention is scheduled to run from August 7-10.

The players

Democratic National Committee

The organization responsible for planning and hosting the Democratic National Convention, the quadrennial event where the Democratic Party nominates its candidate for President of the United States.

Philadelphia

The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which previously hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2016 and is now a finalist to host the event again in 2028.

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What’s next

The Democratic National Committee will make a final decision on the host city for the 2028 convention later in 2026.

The takeaway

Securing the 2028 Democratic National Convention would be a major coup for Philadelphia, bringing thousands of delegates, media, and visitors to the city and boosting its profile as a political and tourism destination.