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The first round of the 2023 NFL draft gets underway Thursday night in Kansas City.
Round 1 (Thur, 8 p.m. ET), Rounds 2-3 (Fri, 7 p.m. ET) and Rounds 3-7 (Sat, Noon ET) will all be televised on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and NFL Network.
If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include ESPN and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch the 2023 NFL Draft streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NFL Netework and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the 2023 NFL Draft live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Oculus, Portal, Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC and ESPN are included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the 2023 NFL Draft live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Oculus, Portal, Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in select markets), ESPN, NFL Network and 40-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” (includes ABC and ESPN) or “Sling Blue” (includes NFL Network) bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with sports channels, and you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the 2023 NFL Draft live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Oculus, Portal, Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC, ESPN, NFL Network and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the 2023 NFL Draft live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to do that.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Oculus, Portal, Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in select markets), ESPN and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the 2023 NFL Draft live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Oculus, Portal, Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
NFL Draft 2023 Preview
For the first time ever, the NFL Draft is coming to Kansas City, Missouri. Across three days and 15 hours of coverage, ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes, and the NFL Network will be bringing fans every minute of the three-day, seven-round event.
According to the ESPN press release, “For the fifth year, ESPN and ABC will have two distinct telecasts, offering viewers multiple ways to consume the event over the first two nights, both in primetime, with Thursday, April 27 starting at 8 p.m. Eastern and Friday, April 28 beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern.”
The press release continues:
ESPN’s traditional presentation will focus on the NFL teams, the prospects and how the selections will impact the play on the field. ABC, while still providing key analysis, will focus more on storytelling, giving fans a glimpse at the prospects’ backgrounds and their journeys to the NFL. On day three of the Draft, Saturday, April 29 starting at noon Eastern, ESPN’s presentation will be simulcast on ABC.
ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and ESPN social platforms will also offer coverage of all three days, with ESPN digital shows available across YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and the ESPN App.
The ESPN commentator roster includes Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick, Mike Greenberg, Suzy Kolber, Adam Schefter, Chris Mortensen, Sal Paolantonio, Ed Werder, Kimberley A. Martin, Jeff Darlington, Dianna Russini, Todd McShay, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder, Laura Rutledge, Pete Thamel, David Pollack, Matt Miller, Dan Orlovsky, Ryan Clark, Mina Kimes, and Marcus Spears. The ESPN radio coverage team will include Chris Canty, Mike Tannenbaum, Ian Fitzsimmons, Chris Carlin, and Jordan Reid. The ESPN Deportes team includes Eduardo Varela, Pablo Viruega, Sebastian M. Christensen, Miguel Pasquel and Katia Castorena.
The schedule is as follows:
Round 1 on Thursday, April 27 beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern time on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, and the NFL Network.
Rounds 2 & 3 on Friday, April 28 beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, and the NFL Network.
Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 29 beginning at noon Eastern on ESPN with ABC simulcast, ESPN App, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, and the NFL Network.
The top 10 pick order is:
1. Carolina Panthers
2. Houston Texans
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Indianapolis Colts
5. Seattle Seahawks
6. Detroit Lions
7. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Chicago Bears
10. Philadelphia Eagles
The 2023 NFL Draft airs live from Thursday, April 27 to Saturday, April 29 on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes and the NFL Network.