2026 NFL Draft Schedule, Dates, and Streaming Guide

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place from April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event will be hosted at Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and will feature the selection of more than 250 players over three days.

The draft process begins on Thursday, April 23, with Round 1 starting at 8 p.m. ET. The subsequent rounds will follow on Friday, April 24, with Rounds 2 and 3 beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and Saturday, April 25, with Rounds 4 through 7 starting at Noon ET.

Broadcast and Streaming Options

Fans can watch the draft live through several traditional television channels and digital streaming platforms. The broadcast partners for the event include ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network. Additional coverage for the event is available on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

For those opting to stream the proceedings, the draft will be available via NFL+, fubo, DirecTV stream, the ESPN App, YouTube TV, and Hulu+ Live TV.

The NFL Draft Experience

The 2026 NFL Draft Experience presented by American Express will run throughout the three-day event. This fan festival will be located at the North Shore, encompassing Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park.

The experience is free to the public, and registration for entry opened on March 4, 2026. Adults are required to register via the NFL OnePass app or the official website at NFL.com/DraftAccess, though they may register up to five children. On-site registration via Fan Services staff is available for those without smartphones.

Activities at the fan festival include:

• Immersive exhibits and sponsor activations.
• Photo opportunities with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Vince Lombardi Trophies.
• The youth-focused Play 60 Zone.
• Games and clinics held on the field at Acrisure Stadium.
• Exclusive merchandise available at the NFL Shop.
• Autograph sessions with current NFL players and Legends at the Autograph Stage.

The official player appearance schedule is set to be announced beginning April 20, 2026, and will be hosted exclusively within the NFL OnePass app.

Prospects and Team Outlook

Early scouting reports indicate a strong presence of Big Ten talent at the top of the draft board. Notable prospects include Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and a trio from Ohio State consisting of Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, and Sonny Styles.

The 2026 draft marks a significant milestone for the Las Vegas Raiders, who will hold their first No. 1 overall pick in 19 years. The selection process will conclude with the Denver Broncos holding the final selection of the draft.

Coverage on Saturday, April 25, will extend beyond the final rounds to include updates on undrafted free agent signings as teams finalize their rookie rosters.