{"id":623939,"date":"2026-04-23T19:30:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/623939\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T19:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:30:14","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-tonight-where-to-watch-start-time-draft-order-tv-channel-streaming-info-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/623939\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL draft tonight: Where to watch, start time, draft order, TV channel, streaming info and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time for the 2026 NFL draft. Round 1 kicks off this Thursday, April 23, and the Las Vegas Raiders will have the privilege of picking first. This year\u2019s draft will change the timing: in previous years, teams had 10 minutes between picks; now, in the first round, they\u2019ll have only 8. Timing for Rounds 2-7 will remain the same. The NFL draft will air on NFL Network and ESPN. You can stream it on NFL+ and Disney+. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about where to watch the NFL draft, the full draft order, how to stream free, and more.<\/p>\n

How to watch Round 1 of the 2026 NFL draft:\"Image<\/a>\"Image<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: Thursday, April 23<\/p>\n

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Time: 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT<\/p>\n

TV channel: NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN Deportes<\/p>\n

Streaming: NFL+, Disney+, DirecTV<\/a>, ESPN Unlimited<\/p>\n

When is the 2026 NFL draft?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Round 1: Thursday, April 23, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, April 24, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Rounds 4 through 7: Saturday, April 25, beginning at noon ET.<\/p>\n

What time is the NFL draft?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Round 1 of the NFL Draft will air at 8 p.m. ET\/5 p.m. PT. Rounds 2 and 3 will start an hour earlier on Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. ET. Saturday\u2019s remaining rounds will begin at noon ET.<\/p>\n

NFL draft channel:\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2026 NFL draft will air live on NFL Network and ESPN, with ESPN Deportes offering Spanish-language coverage. You can also tune in live on NFL+, Disney+, or with ESPN Unlimited. And if you don\u2019t have any of those streaming platforms or cable, you can always try out a live TV streaming service<\/a> like DirecTV or Sling.<\/p>\n

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Where to watch the 2026 NFL draft:\u00a0\"Image<\/a>\"Image<\/a>\"Image<\/a><\/p>\n

ESPN<\/p>\n

ESPN’s streaming platform offers thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows, and acclaimed series that air across ESPN’s suite of 7 linear channels, as well as on ESPN+, ABC on ESPN, SEC+, ACCNX, and more. With access to so many college-focused networks, plus comprehensive coverage of the women’s March Madness tournament and more, it’s an incredible one-stop shop for college sports fans. ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99\/month or $299.99\/year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ESPN Select allows subscribers to access exclusive content available only on the app and an extensive archive of on-demand content (including the entire 30 For 30 library, select ESPN Films, game replays, and more).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether you purchase a standalone plan, add-on<\/a> or Disney bundle<\/a> plan, the service provides access to thousands of sports events for $12.99\/month or $129.99\/year.<\/p>\n

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A basic, ad-supported subscription to the Disney+ Hulu bundle starts at $12.99 a month and includes access to the entire Hulu library \u2014 including Malcolm in the Middle and the new reboot \u2014 plus, get everything Disney+ has to offer, like all the new and classic Disney princess movies, The Simpsons, Bluey, and more.<\/p>\n

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Sling <\/p>\n

Sling TV’s Day Pass gives consumers the freedom to watch what they want, when they want, without committing to a monthly streaming subscription. So if you love watching certain teams or just want to tune into the occasional playoff game, it’s the ideal, cost-effective plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sign up for a single day ($4.99), a weekend ($9.99), or a full week ($14.99) and watch every channel available through Sling Orange<\/a>, which includes ESPN and ESPN2, and over 30 more channels. No strings attached.<\/p>\n

Want to catch a specific sporting event on channels Sling Orange doesn’t typically carry? You can customize your channel lineup with a Sports Extra add-on to get additional coverage of SEC, ACC, ESPNU, and more for just a dollar more.<\/p>\n

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NFL+<\/p>\n

The NFL+ basic plan costs $50 annually (or $6.99\/month), and the NFL+ Premium plan costs $100 annually (or $14.99\/month). But right now, you can get 40% off either annual plan ahead of the upcoming NFL season. <\/p>\n

An NFL+ subscription will get you live local and primetime regular and postseason NFL games exclusively on your phone or tablet, plus live audio for every game of the season across supported devices and access to NFL Network. NFL+ Premium, while a little pricier at $14.99 per month (or $100 annually), also includes access to NFL RedZone, plus full and condensed replays of every game across supported devices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft top prospects:<\/p>\n

Looking for a mock draft<\/a>? Yahoo Sports has you covered. Headed into this week\u2019s draft, the top names floating around in this year\u2019s NFL draft include Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love, Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, and Rueben Bain Jr.<\/p>\n

Looking for 2026 NFL draft odds<\/a>? We\u2019ve got you covered there, too.<\/p>\n

2026 NFL draft order:<\/p>\n

Round 1<\/p>\n

1. Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

2. New York Jets<\/p>\n

3. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

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4. Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

5. New York Giants<\/p>\n

6. Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

7. Washington Commanders<\/p>\n

8. New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

9. Kansas City Chiefs<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

11. Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

12. Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

13. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons)<\/p>\n

14. Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

16. New York Jets (from Colts)<\/p>\n

17. Detroit Lions<\/p>\n

18. Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

19. Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Packers)<\/p>\n

21. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

22. Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

23. Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

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24. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars)<\/p>\n

25. Chicago Bears<\/p>\n

26. Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

27. San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

28. Houston Texans<\/p>\n

29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams)<\/p>\n

30. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos)<\/p>\n

31. New England Patriots<\/p>\n

32. Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

Round 2<\/p>\n

33. New York Jets<\/p>\n

34. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

35. Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

36. Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

37. New York Giants<\/p>\n

38. Houston Texans (from Commanders)<\/p>\n

39. Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

40. Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

41. Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

42. New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

43. Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

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44. New York Jets (from Cowboys)<\/p>\n

45. Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

47. Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n

48. Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n

49. Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

50. Detroit Lions<\/p>\n

51. Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

52. Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

53. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

54. Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n

55. Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

56. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

57. Chicago Bears<\/p>\n

58. San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

59. Houston Texans<\/p>\n

60. Chicago Bears (from Bills)<\/p>\n

61. Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n

62. Denver Broncos<\/p>\n

63. New England Patriots<\/p>\n

64. Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

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Round 3<\/p>\n

65. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

66. Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

67. Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

68. Philadelphia Eagles (from Jets)<\/p>\n

69. Houston Texans (from Giants)<\/p>\n

70. Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

71. Washington Commanders<\/p>\n

72. Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

73. New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

74. Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

75. Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

76. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Cowboys)<\/p>\n

77. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

78. Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n

79. Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n

80. Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

81. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions)<\/p>\n

82. Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

83. Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

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84. Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

85. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

86. Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

87. Miami Dolphins (from Eagles)<\/p>\n

88. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

89. Chicago Bears<\/p>\n

90. Miami Dolphins (from Texans)<\/p>\n

91. Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

92. Dallas Cowboys (from 49ers)<\/p>\n

93. Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n

94. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos)<\/p>\n

95. New England Patriots<\/p>\n

96. Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n

97. Minnesota Vikings (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

98. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

99. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

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100. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions; Special Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

Round 4<\/p>\n

101. Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

102. Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

103. New York Jets<\/p>\n

104. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

105. New York Giants<\/p>\n

106. Houston Texans (from Commanders)<\/p>\n

107. Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

108. Denver Broncos (from Saints)<\/p>\n

109. Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

110. Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

111. Denver Broncos (from Dolphins)<\/p>\n

112. Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

113. Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n

114. Philadelphia Eagles (from Falcons)<\/p>\n

115. Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

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116. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

117. Las Vegas Raiders (from Vikings through Jaguars)<\/p>\n

118. Detroit Lions<\/p>\n

119. Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

120. Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

121. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

122. Atlanta Falcons (from Eagles)<\/p>\n

123. Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

124. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

125. New England Patriots (from Bears through Chiefs)<\/p>\n

126. Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

127. San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n

128. Detroit Lions (from Texans)<\/p>\n

129. Chicago Bears (from Rams)<\/p>\n

130. Miami Dolphins (from Broncos)<\/p>\n

131. New England Patriots<\/p>\n

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132. New Orleans Saints (from Seahawks)<\/p>\n

133. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

134. Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

135. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

136. New Orleans Saints (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

137. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

138. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

139. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

140. New York Jets (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

Round 5<\/p>\n

141. Houston Texans (from Raiders through Browns)<\/p>\n

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142. Tennessee Titans (from Jets through Ravens)<\/p>\n

143. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

144. Tennessee Titans (re-acquired through Rams)<\/p>\n

145. New York Giants<\/p>\n

146. Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n

147. Washington Commanders<\/p>\n

148. Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n

149. Cleveland Browns (from Bengals)<\/p>\n

150. New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

151. Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

152. Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n

153. Green Bay Packers (from Falcons through Eagles)<\/p>\n

154. Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

155. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

156. Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n

157. Detroit Lions<\/p>\n

158. Carolina Panthers (from Vikings)<\/p>\n

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159. Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

160. Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

161. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

162. Baltimore Ravens (from Chargers)<\/p>\n

163. Minnesota Vikings (from Eagles)<\/p>\n

164. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

165. Buffalo Bills (from Bears)<\/p>\n

166. Jacksonville Jaguars (from 49ers through Eagles)<\/p>\n

167. Houston Texans (re-acquired through Eagles)<\/p>\n

168. Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n

169. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams)<\/p>\n

170. Denver Broncos<\/p>\n

171. New England Patriots<\/p>\n

172. New Orleans Saints (from Seahawks)<\/p>\n

173. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

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174. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

175. Las Vegas Raiders (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

176. Kansas City Chiefs (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

177. Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

178. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

179. New York Jets (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

180. Dallas Cowboys (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

181. Detroit Lions (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

Round 6<\/p>\n

182. Buffalo Bills (from Jets through Browns, Jaguars and Raiders)<\/p>\n

183. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

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184. Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n

185. Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

186. New York Giants<\/p>\n

187. Washington Commanders<\/p>\n

188. Seattle Seahawks (from Browns)<\/p>\n

189. Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

190. New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n

191. New England Patriots (from Chiefs)<\/p>\n

192. New York Giants (from Dolphins)<\/p>\n

193. New York Giants (from Cowboys)<\/p>\n

194. Tennessee Titans (from Ravens through Jets)<\/p>\n

195. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

196. Minnesota Vikings (from Colts)<\/p>\n

197. Philadelphia Eagles (from Falcons)<\/p>\n

198. New England Patriots (from Vikings through Texans, Vikings and 49ers)<\/p>\n

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199. Cincinnati Bengals (from Lions through Browns)<\/p>\n

200. Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n

201. Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

202. New England Patriots (from Steelers)<\/p>\n

203. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Eagles through Texans and Eagles)<\/p>\n

204. Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n

205. Detroit Lions (from Jaguars)<\/p>\n

206. Cleveland Browns (from Bears)<\/p>\n

207. Los Angeles Rams (from Texans through Rams and Titans)<\/p>\n

208. Las Vegas Raiders (from Bills through Jets)<\/p>\n

209. Washington Commanders (from 49ers)<\/p>\n

210. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams)<\/p>\n

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211. Baltimore Ravens (from Broncos through Jets, Vikings and Eagles)<\/p>\n

212. New England Patriots<\/p>\n

213. Detroit Lions (from Seahawks through Jaguars)<\/p>\n

214. Indianapolis Colts (from Steelers; Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

215. Atlanta Falcons (from Eagles; Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

216. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

Round 7<\/p>\n

217. Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

218. Dallas Cowboys (from Titans)<\/p>\n

219. Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n

220. Buffalo Bills (from Jets)<\/p>\n

221. Cincinnati Bengals (from Giants through Cowboys)<\/p>\n

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222. Detroit Lions (from Browns)<\/p>\n

223. Washington Commanders<\/p>\n

224. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Saints through Patriots)<\/p>\n

225. Tennessee Titans (from Chiefs through Cowboys)<\/p>\n

226. Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

227. Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n

228. New York Jets (from Cowboys through Bills and Raiders)<\/p>\n

229. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n

230. Pittsburgh Steelers (from Colts)<\/p>\n

231. Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n

232. Los Angeles Rams (from Ravens)<\/p>\n

233. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions)<\/p>\n

234. Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

235. Minnesota Vikings (from Panthers)<\/p>\n

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236. Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n

237. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n

238. Miami Dolphins (from Chargers through Titans and Jets)<\/p>\n

239. Chicago Bears (from Eagles through Jaguars and Browns)<\/p>\n

240. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n

241. Chicago Bears<\/p>\n

242. New York Jets (from Bills through Browns)<\/p>\n

243. Houston Texans (from 49ers)<\/p>\n

244. Minnesota Vikings (from Texans)<\/p>\n

245. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Rams through Texans)<\/p>\n

246. Denver Broncos<\/p>\n

247. New England Patriots<\/p>\n

248. Cleveland Browns (from Seahawks)<\/p>\n

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249. Indianapolis Colts (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

250. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

251. Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

252. Los Angeles Rams (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

253. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

254. Indianapolis Colts (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

255. Green Bay Packers (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

256. Denver Broncos (Compensatory Selection)<\/p>\n

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