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The 2026 NFL Draft goes down in Pittsburgh from April 23-25 this year, with two nights and a third day of action on the cards there's going to be plenty to catch for this year's season. The Las Vegas Raiders have the first play of the event, before the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals get evening one fully off the ground. I'm showing you how to watch the NFL Draft 2026 right here, so you keep up with all the picks.
US: NFL Network / NFL+ ($6.99 per month) / Hulu ($11.99 per month)
UK: DAZN (FREE)
Anywhere in the world: NordVPN (30 day money back guarantee)
It's no secret this isn't likely to be an explosive draft. With just one QB turning heads and a handful of exciting receivers and tackles, 2026's roster will be focused on the player rather than the position. Mendoza aside, top prospects are pretty scattered across edge rushers with a few running backs and wide receivers sprinkled in.
The NFL Draft is always far more chaotic than early mocks can predict, though, so I'm showing you how to watch the entire event so you never miss a moment.
How to watch the NFL Draft for free
Viewers in the UK and Europe (and Australia) can watch the NFL Draft for free via DAZN. The service is offering free live broadcasts of each day with no subscription required. Those in the US aren't so lucky, but if you're currently travelling outside of this free zone there's a way to still access your content.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) changes the location your streaming service sees when you log on. By selecting your home server from the list of options, you'll be able to watch the NFL Draft as if you were sitting right on your own couch.
We recommend Nord VPN first and foremost, it's backed up with a 30 day money back guarantee and offers excellent additional security features.
How to watch NFL Draft in the US
The NFL Draft will be broadcast on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes in the US, with streaming options available from NFL+, the ESPN app, Disney+, and Hulu.
If you don't already have any of the four streaming options, NFL+ is the cheapest, offering up NFL Network access for $6.99 per month.
ESPN Unlimited is $29.99 per month by itself, Disney+ comes in at $11.99 per month with ads, and Hulu is $11.99 per month with ads. Of course, if you're going the full hog, you can bundle up Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99 per month or throw in ESPN Select as well for $19.99 per month.
How to watch NFL Draft in the UK
UK fans can watch the NFL Draft for free via DAZN. That's the home for NFL Game Pass across the world, and while the service can run a little expensive for the regular season it's pulling viewers in with free Draft live streams this week.
When time does NFL Draft start?
The NFL Draft starts on Thursday April 23, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT / 1am BST.
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