{"id":874338,"date":"2026-04-25T14:27:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/874338\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:27:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:27:34","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-day-1-live-stream-how-to-watch-nfl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/874338\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Draft Day 1 Live Stream: How to Watch NFL"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first round of the NFL Draft comes live from Pittsburgh on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Hope springs eternal for football fans on Thursday night with the first round of the NFL Draft at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. It is what many fans view as the beginning of the new season, as they get to see who their teams will take in one of the most anticipated days of the year. The NFL Draft will air its first round on Thursday night live from Pittsburgh. The draft has rotated around the country since 2015, and this will be the first time it is being held in Pittsburgh. Last year, it was held in Green Bay, just outside legendary Lambeau Field. It has become a full-fledged party and should get another great turnout this weekend for the three-day event.<\/p>\n

How to Watch 2026 NFL Draft Day 1 Today:<\/p>\n

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026<\/p>\n

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

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TV: ESPN<\/p>\n

Location: Pittsburh, PA<\/p>\n

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The draft will get started with the Las Vegas Raiders picking first. The Raiders will likely take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick. Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy and then led Indiana to its first-ever football national championship.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Ohio State and Indiana are projected to dominate the first round, as four Buckeyes could go in the top 10. Some draft gurus have as many as seven players being drafted from Indiana in the first round.<\/p>\n

Five teams have two first round draft picks coming into Thursday. The New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns will have a busy night. Both will pick two new players unless they decide to use those picks in a trade.<\/p>\n

What Time Is The 2026 NFL Draft Day 1?<\/p>\n

The 2026 NFL Draft Day 1 will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NFL action.<\/p>\n

What Channel Is the 2026 NFL Draft Day 1 On?<\/p>\n

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into ESPN to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.<\/p>\n

Live stream the 2026 NFL Draft Day 1 on Fubo: Start watching now!<\/a><\/p>\n

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