How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft

It seems like just yesterday that Travis Kelce was belting out Viva Las Vegas while the Chiefs celebrated their big win. And yet, the next NFL draft is already upon us. The draft will take place in Detroit this year over three days between April 25th and April 27th. Will the event kick off with the Bears picking up Caleb Williams as many are predicting? You’ll have to tune in to find out. 

Where to watch NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL draft will air on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. You can also stream it live on NFL Plus, an independent service that is available through the Apple Store and Google Play for mobile devices as a paid a monthly subscription. 

*Local channels available only in select locations

Watch on Sling TV (Featured partner)

Sling TV is the most affordable streaming service and has three plans to choose from. The Sling Orange and Sling Blue plans cost the same each month, while the combined Sling Orange & Blue plan offers a slight discount to buying the plans separately. If you’re in an area with local channels, the cost increases by a few dollars per month. You can watch the NFL Draft on NFL Network with Sling Blue or ESPN on Sling Orange. If you’re in an area with ABC coverage, it will be available through Sling Blue. 

Sling TV also has a Sports Extra add-on, which unlocks channels like NBA TV, MLB Network, MLB Network Strike Zone, NHL Network, SEC Network and NFL RedZone. You’ll get 50 hours of DVR space by default, though you can upgrade to 200 hours for an extra monthly fee.

Watch on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM has every channel you need to watch the 2024 NFL Draft, including ESPN Deportes for Spanish speakers. The plans cost more than some livestreaming competitors, but it includes an impressive core channel list. The Entertainment package is the most affordable and has 75+ channels. You’ll get more than 100 channels by switching to the Choice, Ultimate, or Premier packages. The Premier option even has some Premium networks included in the price of service, such as STARZ. 

In addition to channels carrying ESPN, NFL Network and all local networks, DIRECTV STREAM has NFL RedZone, NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, CBS Sports Network, Fox Sports 2, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, ACC Network and Big Ten Network. You’ll also get unlimited DVR storage so you can record the draft and fast forward to your favorite team’s selections if you’d like.

Watch on Fubo

Fubo has three plans for football fans to choose from. This platform is known for being sports fan-friendly, and it has the channel list to back it up. You can watch the draft on ABC, NFL Network or ESPN on any plan. If that’s not enough, the livestreamer has a relationship with Bally Sports to offer a ton of regional sports content. 

Other sports channels on Fubo Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Big Ten Network, Golf Channel and the CBS Sports Network. You can get a Sports Lite Add-on with popular networks like NHL Network, MLB Network and NBA TV. Fubo gives you 1000 hours of DVR storage and a free trial. 

Watch on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV’s base plan offers more than 95 channels, many of them perfect for sports fans. Like its competitors, it has all the channels you need to see the NFL Draft this year. Plus, you’ll get the ESPN Plus app at no extra charge and Hulu on-demand library. If you’re open to a price increase, you can eliminate ads on the on-demand library, though live programming will still be ad-supported. 

Hulu + Live TV can feed you a healthy diet of sports content on networks like FS1, FS2, MLB Network, Big Ten Network and SEC Network. The Hulu + Live TV Sports Add-on costs an extra monthly fee and delivers the NFL RedZone and more. You’ll also get unlimited DVR storage and can save recordings for up to nine months.

Watch on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has a single base plan, but the good news is that it has NFL Network, ABC and ESPN. The plan features more than 100 channels, and you can customize your channel guide on any computer to move sports networks to the top. Sports fans may also appreciate the service’s real-time key plays and sports stats features during live games.

Additional sports channels in the core YouTube TV lineup include FS1, FS2, the CBS Sports Network and the Tennis Channel. The Sports Plus add-on has networks that include NFL RedZone from NFL Network, Fox Soccer Plus, FanDuel TV, Fight Network and Impact Wrestling. Perhaps the biggest deal for NFL fans is that YouTube TV is also the exclusive home of the NFL Sunday Ticket once the season starts. 

NFL Draft schedule 2024

• Thursday, April 25 @ 8 p.m. Round 1
• Friday, April 26 @ 7 p.m. Rounds 2-3
• Saturday, April 27 @ 12 p.m. Rounds 4-7

*All of the times are Eastern.

NFL Draft order 2024

The first round of the NFL Draft will have the following order. You can find the full draft order on the NFL website.

1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina)
2. Washington Commanders
3. New England Patriots
4. Arizona Cardinals
5. Los Angeles Chargers
6. New York Giants
7. Tennessee Titans
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Chicago Bears
10. New York Jets
11. Minnesota Vikings
12. Denver Broncos
13. Las Vegas Raiders
14. New Orleans Saints
15. Indianapolis Colts
16. Seattle Seahawks
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
18. Cincinnati Bengals
19. Los Angeles Rams
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
21. Miami Dolphins
22. Philadelphia Eagles
23. Minnesota Vikings (from Cleveland through Houston)
24. Dallas Cowboys
25. Green Bay Packers
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston)
28. Buffalo Bills
29. Detroit Lions
30. Baltimore Ravens
31. San Francisco 49ers
32. Kansas City Chiefs

FAQ

Where can you watch the 2024 NFL Draft?

The 2024 NFL Draft will air on ESPN, ABC, NFL Network and NFL Plus. For Spanish speakers, the draft is available on ESPN Deportes.

What time is the NFL Draft 2024?

The draft begins on Thursday, April 25th at 8 p.m. EST. The draft will continue on Friday, April 26th at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 27th at noon.

Who is the top prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft?

Caleb Williams, a quarterback out of USC, is expected to be the first pick of the draft. He will likely go to the Chicago Bears, who recently traded Justin Fields.