The 2026 NFL Draft is coming up this week with the Las Vegas Raiders getting the first pick. Here’s when and how to watch the action!
When is the 2026 NFL Draft? Times, rounds, Draft order, how to watch on TV and stream online
After two long months of little NFL offseason action, the league returns with the 2026 NFL Draft this Thursday when all 32 teams will make their selections from the top college prospects. The Las Vegas Raiders have the top overall pick this year, but after they make their selection, anything could happen with several teams expected to trade up and down in this year’s draft.
When and where is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania outside Acrisure Stadium from April 23-25. The North Shore of the Allegheny River outside the stadium will be used as the Draft Theater and Main Stage.
- Round 1: Thursday, April 23 - 8 p.m. ET
- Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24 - 7 p.m. ET
- Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25 - 12 p.m. ET
This year, teams will have eight minutes to make their selections, shortened from 10 minutes in previous years.
How can I watch the 2026 NFL Draft in the U.S.?
Viewers in the United States can watch the Draft live on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.
You can also stream NFL Network and via the ESPN app for ESPN and ABC coverage or watch on Tub, Hulu, and Disney+.
You’ll also have the option of following live-text coverage of the Draft right here at AS USA.
What is the 2026 NFL Draft order? Round 1 picks:
The Raiders get the No. 1 overall pick in 2026, but trades are expected to happen throughout. Already we’ve seen the Cincinnati Bengals give the No. 10 pick to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Here is how the updated 2026 NFL Draft order looks (as of Monday, April 20).
1. Las Vegas Raiders
2. New York Jets
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Tennessee Titans
5. New York Giants
6. Cleveland Browns
7. Washington Commanders
8. New Orleans Saints
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. New York Giants (from Cincinnati)
11. Miami Dolphins
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta)
14. Baltimore Ravens
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis)
17. Detroit Lions
18. Minnesota Vikings
19. Carolina Panthers
20. Dallas Cowboys (from Green Bay)
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Los Angeles Chargers
23. Philadelphia Eagles
24. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville)
25. Chicago Bears
26. Buffalo Bills
27. San Francisco 49ers
28. Houston Texans
29. Kansas City Chiefs (from Rams)
30. Miami Dolphins (from Denver)
31. New England Patriots
32. Seattle Seahawks
Which player is expected to be the first overall pick?
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana is widely expected to be the first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, who are still in search of a franchise QB.
Mendoza cemented himself as the top quarterback in the class during his time with the Hoosiers, leading the program to a national championship while also winning the Heisman Trophy. The 6′5″ passer combined high-level production with prototypical size and arm strength, emerging as one of the most complete prospects in the draft.
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