How to watch, live stream 2026 NFL draft for free
David Hoffman
- The 2026 NFL draft begins with the first round on Thursday, April 23.
- The NFL draft airs on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, which are available with both a Fubo free trial or a free trial of Hulu + Live TV.
Draft day is finally here! Time for us to all huddle around our TV in hopes of our favorite NFL team drafting the next generational player that will lead our team to the Super Bowl.
Sure, it feels like most draft picks end up cut and on the practice squad of another team in three years, but cheers to wishful thinking...sincerely signed - a Minnesota Vikings fan.
The one glaring problem when attempting to watch the NFL draft is finding how to actually watch the NFL draft. Thankfully, if you're in a rush and are in need of a quick and free way to watch, you're in the right place.
Below, you'll find out every way to watch the NFL draft for free with various services like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
What time does NFL draft start?
The first round of the NFL draft airs at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday evening.
Watch the NFL draft with Fubo free trialWhat channel is NFL draft on?
The NFL draft is airing live on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, all of which can be streamed with a Fubo free trial.
NFL draft schedule
- Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET - First Round
- Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. ET - 2nd, 3rd Round
- Saturday, April 25 at 12 p.m. ET - Rounds 4-7
2026 NFL draft: How to watch it live
There are several ways to watch the NFL draft on the networks of ABC, ESPN and NFL Network for free. Check out the full list of ways to stream it live below:
Fubo TV
One way to stream the NFL draft is with Fubo TV. New subscribers can get $25 off their first month on the Pro or Elite plans, bringing prices down to $48.99 and $53.99, respectively.
Plus, you can enjoy a five-day free trial, unlimited cloud DVR and access to more than 200 live channels including ESPN, FOX, CBS and other local networks.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu+ Live TV gives viewers access to hundreds of live channels, including ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, so you can stream the race. You can try Hulu+ Live TV for free with a three-day trial.
Hulu + Live TV has a few different subscription plans you can choose from and they vary by price and features like advertisements and additional streaming services:
- Live TV only: $88.99 per month
- Hulu (with ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (with ads) and ESPN Select (with ads): $89.99 per month
- Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ Premium and ESPN Select (with ads): $94.99 per month
- Hulu (no ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (no ads) and ESPN Select (with ads): $99.99 per month