The 2026 NFL Draft runs April 23 through 25 in Pittsburgh, with a shorter first-round clock. Here’s the schedule and how to watch live.
WASHINGTON — The next generation of NFL stars is about to hear their names called.
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off this week, bringing one of football’s biggest offseason events to Pittsburgh for the first time since 1948. The three-day event will take place across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
This year marks the 91st edition of the draft, where all 32 teams will look to build their rosters with top college talent. This draft also comes with one notable change, as teams will now have eight minutes, instead of 10, to make their selections in the first round. The adjustment means the pace will be a bit more sped up on opening night.
The draft begins Thursday, April 23, and runs through Saturday, April 25, with thousands of fans expected to attend in person and millions more tuning in from home.
How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft will be broadcast across multiple networks, making it easy for fans to follow every pick. You can tune in to NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes to watch the festivities live.
Fans can also stream coverage through network apps and platforms that carry those channels.
Full 2026 NFL Draft schedule by round:
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Thursday, April 23: Round 1 at 8 p.m. ET
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Friday, April 24: Rounds 2–3 at 7 p.m. ET
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Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4–7 at 12 p.m. ET