2026 NFL Draft: Date, Time, Schedule, How to Watch and Where to Stream
The end of April means one thing for football fans - it's drafting season.
The annual NFL Draft is right around the corner, and Watch With Us is here to tell you how to watch it live, where to stream all seven rounds over three days, who will be commenting, and what the draft order will be.
The Las Vegas Raiders are the first team to make a selection, and they're almost certain to pick Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana University quarterback who is the hottest prospect in this year's draft.
To find out more about the 2026 NFL Draft, including the exact dates and times for each round, please keep reading below.
How Long Is the 2026 NFL Draft?
This year's NFL Draft lasts three days and will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and last until Saturday, April 25, 2026.
How Can I Watch and Stream the 2026 NFL Draft First Round?
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft starts on April 23 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT.
You can watch the draft on broadcast and cable TV on the following networks: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes.
You can stream the 2026 NFL Draft on the following platforms: ESPN App, Disney+ and FuboTV.
Additionally, you can watch sport analyst Pat McAfee's broadcast on YouTube, X and TikTok.
Will Fernando Mendoza Attend the 2026 NFL Draft?
No. Today‘s Kaylee Hartung recently revealed that the college football star intends to watch the draft with his family at his home.
Who Are the 2026 NFL Draft Sports Commentators?
The short answer: a lot of people. It depends on which network and/or platform you're watching. Below is a comprehensive list of commentators broken down by the platform they will be appearing on.
NFL Network: Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Ian Rapoport, Kurt Warner
ESPN: Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper, Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick, Adam Schefter, Laura Rutledge
ABC: College GameDay coverage with Reece Davis, Kirk Herbsteit, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard
ESPN Deportes: Eduardo Varela, Pablo Viruega, Ciro Procuna, Sebastián Martínez Christensen, Katia Castorena
ESPN App: Pat McAfee, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, Peter Schrager, Bill Cowher
How Can I Watch and Stream the 2026 NFL Draft Second and Third Rounds?
The second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft start on April 24 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.
You can watch the draft on broadcast and cable TV on the following networks: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes.
You can stream every round of the 2026 NFL Draft on the following platforms: ESPN App, Disney+ and FuboTV.
Additionally, you can watch sport analyst Pat McAfee's broadcast on YouTube, X and TikTok.
How Can I Watch and Stream the 2026 NFL Draft Fourth-Seventh Rounds?
The fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft start on April 25 at 12 p.m. EDT/9 a.m. PDT.
You can watch the draft on broadcast and cable TV on the following networks: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes.
You can stream every round of the 2026 NFL Draft on the following platforms: ESPN App, Disney+ and FuboTV.
Additionally, you can watch sport analyst Pat McAfee's broadcast on YouTube, X and TikTok.
How Long Does Each Draft Pick Take in the NFL Draft?
Longtime fans know that the timing changes with each round. There are seven rounds in the NFL Draft, and the first round is allocated the most time at eight minutes. Each subsequent round gets less and less time until the draft ends.
Below is a breakdown of the time allocated for each round:
Round 1: Eight minutes
Round 2: Seven minutes
Round 3-6: Five minutes
Round 7: Four minutes
Where Is the 2026 NFL Draft Taking Place?
This year's draft selection is scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A lot of the draft events and coverage will be based around Acrisure Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers' home stadium. There are also events and fan experiences across the city, including at Point State Park and North Shore.
What's the 2026 NFL Draft Order?
The order by team is below. As mentioned earlier, the Raiders are predicted to pick rising superstar Fernando Mendoza. The other teams will make their selections over the next three days.
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- Cleveland Browns
- Washington Commanders
- New Orleans Saints
- Kansas City Chiefs
- New York Giants (from Bengals)
- Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Cowboys
- Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons)
- Baltimore Ravens
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New York Jets (from Colts)
- Detroit Lions
- Minnesota Vikings
- Carolina Panthers
- Dallas Cowboys (from Packers)
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars)
- Chicago Bears
- Buffalo Bills
- San Francisco 49ers
- Houston Texans
- Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams)
- Miami Dolphins (from Broncos)
- New England Patriots
- Seattle Seahawks
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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 10:05 AM.