Updated April 23, 2026, 7:53 p.m. ET
The 2026 NFL Draft is just a few hours away.
One of the biggest events in the NFL starts with the first round on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh. The second and third rounds take place on April 24, before Rounds 4-7 on April 25.
Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, is widely expected to be selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders. He could be the only quarterback taken in the first round, with former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson the other best bet to be taken within the first 32 picks.
There are myriad ways to watch the NFL draft in 2026, with multiple different providers broadcasting the action. Here’s each way to watch the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23:
Every way to watch 2026 NFL Draft
- TV channel: ESPN | ABC | NFL Network
The 2026 NFL Draft will air live on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network, all of which with different broadcast teams.
Where can I stream the NFL draft?
- Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
Fans watching ESPN and ABC broadcasts of the 2026 NFL Draft can watch live with the ESPN app (with a valid cable login). Each of the three networks can also be streamed with Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
2026 NFL Draft start time today
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Date: Thursday, April 23
- Location: Pittsburgh
2026 NFL Draft coverage teams
Here’s a look at the 2026 NFL Draft broadcasters for each of the four TV channels airing the draft:
- ESPN: Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr., Louis Riddick, Booger McFarland. Adam Schefter, Laura Rutledge
- ABC: Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard. Kirk Herbstreit. Pete Thamel. Molly McGrath, Field Yates
- NFL Network: Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Ian Rapoport, Kurt Warner
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