Watch the 2026 NFL Draft on ABC & ESPN April 23-25

By Jim Donnelly

Apr 22nd, 2026

Wondering when, where and how to watch the 2026 NFL Draft? All three days of the NFL Draft will air on ABC and ESPN for the eighth straight year. Distinct telecasts will air on each network the first two nights - Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. ABC will simulcast ESPN's coverage of Day 3 on Saturday, April 25, as the NFL takes its marquee offseason event to Pittsburgh in 2026. The NFL Draft is available to watch on nine different platforms this year including Hulu and Disney+. As for ABC, this is the place to catch live sports all year long. Wondering where to watch NBA basketball? ESPN and ABC combine to nationally televise NBA regular season games featuring blockbuster matchups and the game's highest-profile superstars right through to the NBA Finals in June. ABC is also the place to be for NFL football events like the 2026 NFL Draft as well as Monday Night Football. College football is also on the schedule all season long in the fall. The rich tradition of athletic competition established by ABC Sports continues right here with the very best games, competitions and live events. Everyone has a signature story. Who will write their name into NFL history? Watch the NFL Draft 2026 LIVE starting Thursday, April 23 on ABC.

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