How to watch the 2025 NFL Draft live for free: Start time, streaming info
As a new NFL season nears, it's time to see where the league's next crop of potential superstars will play.
The 2025 NFL Draft will begin tonight, April 24, with later rounds airing on Friday and Saturday. The draft, as always, comes with plenty of intrigue with some high-profile players like Cam Ward, who could go first overall; Shedur Sanders, whose draft position still isn't certain at this point; and presumptive second and third overall picks Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter.
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The New York Giants will pick third overall with their first of eight picks, while the Jets, also with eight picks, will make their first selection at seventh overall.
The draft will kick off at 8 p.m. ET with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's remarks, as always, and then the Tennessee Titans will be on the clock. Each team will have 10 minutes to make a selection.
what to know about the 2025 nfl draft Date and time: April 24, 8 p.m. ET
April 24, 8 p.m. ET Channel: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network
ABC, ESPN, NFL Network Streaming: DIRECTV, Sling TV
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Here's everything you need to know to tune in to the next three days of NFL Draft action.
Where and when is the 2025 NFL Draft?
The 2025 NFL Draft begins tonight, April 24, at 8 p.m. ET. The draft will be broadcast live from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, over three days. Here's the full draft schedule:
Round 1: April 24
Start time: 8 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
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Rounds 2 and 3: April 25
Start time: 7 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN2, ABC, NFL Network
Rounds 4-7: April 26
Start time: 12 p.m. ET
Channel: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
How to watch the 2025 NFL Draft for free:
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If you don't have cable or a TV antenna, you'll need a live TV streaming service to watch the NFL Draft live. Our favorite live option is DIRECTV, which includes ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network in its signature CHOICE package ($79.99/month for three months) or its MySports Genre Pack ($69.99/month).
Both plans begin with a five-day free trial.
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You can also stream the NBA Draft on Sling TV Orange, which is currently 50% off your first month ($23) and includes ESPN among its channels.
2025 NFL Draft order – first round:
This year's NFL Draft has 257 picks. The Tennessee Titans landed the first overall pick after finishing with the worst record (3-14) in the league last season and having a weaker 'strength of schedule' than the other bottom-finishing teams, the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. Check out the full draft order here.
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