The NFL Draft season has officially begun, with mock drafts and pro days galore. These are the days when scouting culminates in a few picks that will decide the future of a franchise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The first few days will see some of the Big Ten’s best at the top of the draft board, including Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, and the Ohio State trio of Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are always surprises abound, however, and there is no better way to stay tuned with these than watching the draft festivities live.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With the draft itself just around the corner, it’s time to condense all of the important information on how to watch and what to expect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MORE:\u00a0Biggest bargains of NFL free agency and their team-friendly deals<\/a><\/p>\n When is the 2026 NFL Draft?\u00a0Date: Thursday, April 23 (Round 1) | Friday, April 24 (Rounds 2-3) | Saturday, April 25 (Rounds 4-7)\u00a0Start time:\u00a08 p.m. ET (Thursday)TV channels:\u00a0ABC | ESPN |\u00a0NFL NetworkLive stream: fubo<\/a> | DirecTV stream<\/a> | NFL+ | ESPN App | YouTube TV | Hulu+ Live TV<\/p>\n In 2026, the NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh, but there’s no need to be in the Steel City to watch the occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n There are three days of live draft coverage, both on traditional TV channels and on streaming services.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can watch all the coverage, from the Raiders<\/a>‘ first No. 1 overall pick in 19 years to the Denver Broncos<\/a> with the final selection, all on the services above. Saturday’s coverage will also feature some undrafted free agent signings.\u00a0<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Most overpaid players of NFL free agency and the risky contracts they signed<\/a><\/p>\n What time does the NFL Draft start?\u00a0<\/p>\n The NFL Draft’s start time depends on which day fans plan to watch. For those tuning into the action on day one, it’ll start at 8 PM ET, with Friday’s action beginning at 7 PM.\u00a0<\/p>\n And for those who can’t get enough of the action, you can stick around for the day’s three selections, beginning at noon.\u00a0<\/p>\n DateRound(s)Start time (ET)April 2318 PMApril 242-37 PMApril 254-712 PMNFL Draft TV schedule<\/p>\n Here’s a list of each TV channel providing live coverage of this year’s event, including ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. All three of these services will cover each day of the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n Round(s)DateStart time (ET)TV Channels1Thursday, April 238 PMABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network2-3Friday, April 247 PMABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network4-7Saturday, April 2512 PMABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NFL NetworkHow to live stream the NFL Draft<\/p>\n For those without access to cable, there are still plenty of ways to check out your favorite team’s selection. Here are all the ways you can tune in.\u00a0<\/p>\n NFL Draft order 2026<\/p>\n All eyes are on the Raiders for the No. 1 pick, and most believe that this result in a Fernando Mendoza selection. After them, however, come the Jets<\/a>, Cardinals<\/a>, and Titans<\/a>, followed by the other New York team, the Giants<\/a>, at No. 5. The full draft order for round one can be found below.<\/p>\n RoundPickTeam11Las Vegas Raiders12New York Jets13Arizona Cardinals14Tennessee Titans15New York Giants16Cleveland Browns17Washington Commanders18New Orleans Saints19Kansas City Chiefs110Cincinnati Bengals111Miami Dolphins112Dallas Cowboys113Los Angeles Rams114Baltimore Ravens115Tampa Bay Buccaneers116New York Jets117Detroit Lions118Minnesota Vikings119Carolina Panthers120Dallas Cowboys121Pittsburgh Steelers122Los Angeles Chargers123Philadelphia Eagles124Cleveland Browns125Chicago Bears126Buffalo Bills127San Francisco 49ers128Houston Texans129Kansas City Chiefs130Miami Dolphins131New England Patriots132Seattle Seahawks2026 NFL mock draft\u00a0<\/p>\n While the first pick seems to be a shoo-in, the first round is filled with uncertainty. Some picks will fall, others will rise, and trades are sure to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n