How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft Without Cable
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NFL careers will be decided over the next few days with the 2025 NFL Draft getting underway at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Tennessee Titans have the first pick this year, which they'll almost certainly use to pick up Miami's star quarterback Cam Ward. Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty are also top prospects.
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At a Glance: How to Watch the NFL Draft
Stream : DirecTV, Fubo, NFL+, Sling
TV Channel : NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2
Dates: April 24-26
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If you're looking to watch the NFL draft live this year, read on. Below is a full guide on how to livestream the 2025 NFL draft, even if you don't have cable, plus key details on the 2025 NFL Draft schedule
How to watch the 2025 NFL Draft Online
The 2025 NFL Draft will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network. NFL+ will offer a livestream. If you don't have cable, another way to watch the NFL Draft online is with any live TV streaming service that carries ESPN, ESPN2, or NFL Network. Here are some of the best ways to livestream the draft:
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft Online Without Cable
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DirecTV
Pros: Customizable packages, ESPN+ included, free trial
Cons: Pricey
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DirecTV, which now offers hardware-free streaming plans, carries all the channels covering the NFL Draft. It's our top pick for two reasons. Firstly, you get a five-day free trial that you can use to stream the NFL Draft for free. Secondly, you can use the streaming service to watch all other sports events happening right now, including the NBA and NHL playoffs. If you want to keep the service after the free trial, plans start at $34.99 a month. The best package for sports fans is the MySports plan, which costs $69.99 a month.
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft Online Without Cable
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Fubo
Pros: Huge channel lineup, free trial
Cons: Pricey, no Warner Bros. Discovery channels
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Another streaming service with a free trial that you can use to watch the draft is Fubo. The service carries ESPN and ESPN2 in all of its packages and starts with a seven-day free trial. After the trial, the service starts at $64.99 for your first month and $84.99 a month after that. Overall, it's one of the most comprehensive live TV streamers with up to 295+ channels, including plenty of sports coverage.
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft Online Without Cable
NFL+
Pros: Affordable
Cons: Limited coverage
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Another way to watch the NFL Draft without cable is NFL+, which will be livestreaming the whole event. The service offers two subscription tiers: NFL+ and NFL+ Premium. The base tier costs $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year and includes NFL Network livestreams. NFL+ Premium adds NFL RedZone livestreams and costs $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year.
How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft Online Without Cable
Sling
Pros: Affordable, good sports coverage, deals available
Cons: Limited channels, no free trial
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Sling also carries ESPN and ESPN2 for an NFL draft livestream. The budget-friendly streaming service has plans starting at just $46 a month, and you can get 50% off your first month. The Sling Orange package, which carries ESPN and ESPN2, delivers 34 channels total. Right now, Sling does not offer a free trial.
2025 NFL Draft Schedule: Dates, Start Times, Location
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The event kicks off on Thursday, April 24, and ends on Saturday, April 26. Here's the schedule of events, including start times:
Thursday, April 24: Round 1, 8 p.m. ET
Friday, April 25: Rounds 2-3, 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, April 26: Rounds 4-7, Noon ET
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