The 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable iterations of the flagship offseason event. With multiple teams looking to address key concerns with the incoming class and no clear draft order in sight, this year’s event is as exciting as it’s ever been.
Here’s everything you need to know about the draft, including its date, time, how to watch, and more.
When Is the 2025 NFL Draft?
The 2025 NFL Draft, thanks to its new format, will be a three-day spectacle starting on April 24 and running through the 26th, with rounds spread across the three days. The event will take place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, marking the first time the city has hosted the draft.
On Thursday, April 24, the first round will be televised nationwide. The next day, April 25, will feature rounds two and three. The proceedings will conclude on April 26 with the final four rounds, from rounds four to seven.
The timings for each day vary. The first round begins on April 24 at 8 PM ET, while rounds two and three on April 25 will start earlier at 7 PM ET to accommodate the additional selections.
The broadcast on the final day, April 26, will start much earlier, at 12 PM ET, as teams round out their rosters in rounds four through seven.
How To Watch the 2025 NFL Draft?
Since 1980, the NFL Draft has been a televised event, and over the past 45 years, it has grown in intensity with increasing media coverage. ESPN, which began the tradition in 1980, remains the go-to network for the full broadcast.
However, viewers now have a variety of options beyond the industry leader. Networks like ABC will also be airing the event, alongside NFL Network.
For those who prefer modern streaming options, the event will be available on fuboTV, as well as CBS Sports HQ, the streaming network for CBS Sports.
On most of these platforms, coverage will begin well before the drafting starts and continue long after the day’s events are over. With a host of analysts on hand, viewers can expect in-depth breakdowns of each pick and potential trades.
For those attending in person, there’s the NFL Draft Experience to look forward to—a lively, interactive festival featuring immersive sponsor activities, photo ops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, exclusive merchandise, and autograph sessions.