How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft: TV, streaming, announcing teams

Apr 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A 2026 NFL Draft stage activation at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

It’s officially NFL Draft day!

The 2026 NFL Draft will kick off in Pittsburgh on Thursday night, ushering in a new era of hope for all 32 teams. It’s a wild night full of surprises, huge moves, and emotions aplenty. While the pre-draft process has felt tiresome and frustrating at times, NFL Draft night is undeniably electric. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

So if you’re interested in catching all of the drama of NFL Draft weekend, this post serves as a guide on how to consume it. You have TV, streaming, and radio options all laid out before you—and announcer details, so you don’t miss your favorite draft analyst.

BUT ALSO: If you’re looking for a Detroit Lions-specific draft show, we’re going to be broadcasting our own draft show for all of Day 1 over on our YouTube and Twitch pages. You can find them below:

• Pride of Detroit YouTube page
• Pride of Detroit Twitch channel

And here’s how you can catch the 2026 NFL Draft on other media:

NFL Draft: Day 1 (Round 1)

**When:**Thursday, April 23 — 8 p.m. ET
**Where:**Pittsburgh, PA
**TV:**NFL Network, ESPN, ABC
Announcers:

• NFL Network: Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Ian Rapoport, and Kurt Warner
• **ESPN:**Mike Greenberg will anchor ESPN’s coverage and will be joined by Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick, Laura Rutledge, and Adam Schefter
• **ABC:**Rece Davis will anchor and be joined by Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Molly McGrath, Field Yates, and Pete Thamel

**Online streaming:**NFL Plus, ESPN App, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
**Radio:**Westwood One, Sirius XM, ESPN Radio

NFL Draft: Day 2 (Rounds 2-3)

**When:**Friday, April 24 — 7 p.m. ET
**Where:**Pittsburgh, PA
**TV:**NFL Network, ESPN, ABC

Announcers:

• NFL Network: Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Joel Klatt, Ian Rapoport
• **ESPN:**Mike Greenberg will anchor ESPN’s coverage and will be joined by Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick, Laura Rutledge, and Adam Schefter
• **ABC:**Rece Davis will anchor and be joined by Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Molly McGrath, Field Yates, and Pete Thamel

**Online streaming:**NFL Plus, ESPN App, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
**Radio:**Westwood One, Sirius XM, ESPN Radio

NFL Draft: Day 3 (Rounds 4-7)

**When:**Saturday, April 25 — Noon ET
**Where:**Pittsburgh, PA
**TV:**NFL Network, ESPN, ABC
Announcers:

• NFL Network: Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Ian Rapoport
• **ESPN:**Rece Davis will anchor along with Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Louis Riddick, Field Yates, and Peter Schrager
• ABC:(Simulcasting ESPN’s broadcast)

**Online streaming:**NFL Plus, ESPN App, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
**Radio:**Westwood One, Sirius XM, ESPN Radio