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.

Rounds 2 and 3 begin tonight at 7 p.m. ET with free trials available through Fubo and DirecTV Stream for new subscribers.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The clash between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants on Wednesday was officially postponed after forecasts warned of heavy rain in Philadelphia. Officials had already attempted to adjust the start time,