Yes, it’s nearly here. We’re a week away from the NFL holding its three-day draft in Green Bay, running April 24-26.
While the league has always done big events well, is it really ready for the draft to take place in Titletown USA?
With ESPN and ABC devoting 14 hours of live coverage to the draft over the three days, the event could easily become the world’s largest tailgate party for at least 72 hours.
The Green Bay Packers own eight choices in the draft, and viewers will get three broadcasts from the networks covering the draft to fill all the valuable minutes between the other 249 picks.
Here’s a snapshot of how to watch the NFL draft next week:
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When is the NFL draft?
The 2025 NFL draft is April 24-26, 2025. It starts Thursday night and continues through Saturday.
How can I watch the 2025 NFL draft?
ABC, ESPN and NFL Network will carry the draft. It can be streamed on the ESPN app, Disney Plus app and NFL app. It can also be streamed on Fubo. which has a free trial for new subscribers.
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What time does the 2025 NFL draft start?
The first round of the NFL draft will begin at 7 p.m. CT. The second and third round will begin at 6 p.m. CT Friday, and the final four rounds start at 11 a.m. CT Saturday.
Where is the NFL draft in Green Bay?
The NFL draft will be held at and around Lambeau Field.
How many rounds are there in the NFL draft?
There are seven rounds in the draft over three days. After the first round Thursday night, Rounds 2 and 3 are Friday night and Rounds 4-7 are Saturday.
How many players will be picked in the 2025 NFL draft?
There are 257 players who’ll be selected in the draft. The Packers have eight draft picks — one each in the first through sixth rounds and two in the seventh round.
