Where to watch 2026 NFL Draft: Date, time, place, TV, live stream

The biggest event of the NFL offseason, the 2026 NFL Draft, kicks off on Thursday night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as all 32 professional franchises look to bolster their rosters with the best available talent rising from the college football ranks. The first round of the draft takes place on opening night with the initial 32 players selected, followed by 68 more on Friday, then the final 157 on Saturday for a total of 257 picks. Eight former Florida Gators are expected to be selected at some point during the three-day event, headlined by a potential first-round pick, defensive lineman Caleb Banks.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NFL Draft, from dates and start times to the time allotment for each round, as well as top prospects in the class, how to watch the event and more. When is the 2026 NFL Draft? Dates: April 23-25 The 2026 NFL Draft is a three-day event that will take place during the final weekend of April.

The draft begins on Thursday, April 23, and ends on Saturday, April 25. What time is the 2026 NFL Draft? Times: Thursday, April 23: 8 p.

m. ET Friday, April 24: 7 p. m.