Buffalo Bills NFL Draft 2026: How to watch Round 1

TL;DR

The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans can watch to see the Buffalo Bills' picks and other selections.

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2026 NFL Draft starts on April 23 at 8 p.m. ET
Event held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
Fans can track the Buffalo Bills' picks

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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft logo on the theater stage at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The stage is set, the clocks are ready, and in a few hours, hope becomes a name on a card. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight, Thursday, April 23 in Pittsburgh, PA. Whether you’re tracking every pick or focused on the Buffalo Bills’ move, there are plenty of ways to tune in.

2026 NFL Draft schedule (ET)

Round 1: Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m.
Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25 at 12 p.m.

How to watch Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft

TV Channels

ESPN
ABC
NFL Network
ESPN Deportes

Each broadcast has its own flavor and commentary.

ABC Coverage leans into the prospects’ journey hosted by Rece Davis with analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Sabin, and Desmond Howard.

ESPN Coverage is more football focused hosted by Mike Greenberg and will have analyst Mel Kiper Jr in his 40th year of covering the NFL Draft. Louis Riddick and Booger McFarland join them as well as Adam Schefter.

NFL Network is a bit of both and will be hosted by Rich Eisen and will have analysts and insiders such as Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis and Ian Rapoport.

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