NFL Draft 2026: Live blog, trades, picks, and Chiefs fan discussion

TL;DR

The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh, with live updates on trades and picks. The Kansas City Chiefs hold two first-round picks, No. 9 and No. 29, and fans can engage in discussions throughout the event.

Key points

2026 NFL Draft held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kansas City Chiefs have first-round picks No. 9 and No. 29
Live updates and fan discussions available during the event

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A side profile view of the center of the NFL Draft Stage, with the backdrop of the stage featuring a depiction of the Fort Pitt Bridge Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from outside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. | Ethan Morrison / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Welcome to *Arrowhead Pride’s* 2026 **NFL Draft** live blog. This year, the festivities come to us from the Steel City in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On opening night, TV coverage will be provided by *ABC* (locally on KMBC/9), *NFL Network*, *ESPN* and *ESPN Deportes.*That coverage will also be streamed on *NFL+*and the *ABC*and *ESPN*apps. You can listen on *SiriusXM*, *Westwood One* and *ESPN Radio*. Here we will bring you Jared Sapp’s live updates regarding Kansas City Chiefs rumors, pick reactions, trade updates, hot takes and more — while also providing for discussion in the comments. Barring any last-minute trades, the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans and New York Giants, are scheduled to have the first five picks of the draft. The Chiefs are scheduled to have two first-round picks: No. 9 and No. 29. With three of the draft’s first 40 selections, will wait until pick No. 9 — or pursue an aggressive trade up?

Q&A

What are the Kansas City Chiefs' draft picks in 2026?

The Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft: No. 9 and No. 29.

Which teams have the first five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants are scheduled to have the first five picks.

Where can I watch the 2026 NFL Draft live?

The draft will be broadcast on ABC, NFL Network, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes, and can also be streamed on NFL+, ABC, and ESPN apps.