The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to transpire today, as round 1 begins this evening. The event will begin at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN/ABC/NFL Network. Fans can watch the NFL Draft for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and Fubo TV.

Unlike the actual NFL games, there are lots of options to tune in live.

How to Watch the NFL Draft for Free: Start Time, TV Schedule, Draft Order and More

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft starts at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, with free streaming options available.

Day 2 of the NFL Draft, featuring Rounds 2 and 3, is scheduled to begin tonight, April 24, at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 4 through 7 will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 12 p.m. ET. If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft for free.

The Miami Dolphins have two picks in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL draft. Here's how to watch, including start time, channel, TV schedule and stream info.

As a new NFL season nears, it’s time to see where the league’s next crop of potential superstars will play. The 2026 NFL Draft will begin tonight, April 23, with later rounds airing on Friday and Saturday.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Collegiate standouts will make their long-awaited leap to the NFL as the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight – Thursday, April 23 – live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The special event is available to watch on multiple channels and streaming platforms.