Where to watch 2026 NFL draft, Detroit Lions' first-round pick

After months of speculation, the big day is here. The Detroit Lions will pick at No. 17 overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft from Pittsburgh.

Which direction will the Lions head in round one from the Steel City? Many forecast Detroit to find its Taylor Decker replacement and draft one of the top offensive tackles. The Lions could be thinking of finding a star EDGE to pair with Aidan Hutchinson.

Watch 2026 NFL draft Whichever direction it is, fans will have their answer by night's end. As the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft arrives, here's when and where Lions fans can tune in to see Detroit's first-round pick: Where to watch 2026 NFL draft, Detroit Lions ' first-round pick Date: Thursday, April 23 Time: 8 p. m.

ET TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network Stream: Fubo (offers free trial to first-time subscribers) The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh. It's the second time that the city has hosted the event and the first since it hosted the 1948 NFL Draft, which was held in December 1947 at the Fort Pitt Hotel. For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire , and give our Facebook page a like .