When is the NFL Draft Start? Time, Location & How to Watch/Stream
Once upon a time, Philadelphia Eagles franchise legend, Pro Football Hall of Famer, and war hero Bert Bell took his frustration with attempting to build a winner and drafted a proposal. Why not create a selection system to give every NFL franchise the opportunity to land the best rookies to build their rosters? The NFL Draft was born, and the rest as they say is history.
Pro football’s selection meeting has taken on a life of its own. Now a traveling event, the NFL has done all that it can to ensure its draft is just as entertaining as playoff games and other key dates on its schedule. It’s safe to say that they have succeeded.
At the end of April, it will again be time to see who the newest Eagles will be. Don’t miss a moment as it will be a party. Here’s all that you need to know.
2023 NFL Draft schedule: How to watch and stream as pro football hopefuls find their new homes
The NFL Draft is a three-day event held in the spring at the end of April. This year’s event will be the 88th annual meeting. Here’s the important info to whet your collective whistles.
When and where is the 2023 NFL Draft?
- Location: Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri
- Dates: Thursday, April 27th – Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Start Time: 7 p.m. EST (Thursday) and 3 p.m. EST (Sunday)
Live Stream: FuboTV (there’s a free trial for new subscribers) and ESPN
How can fans watch and/or stream the event?
Seven rounds make up the NFL Draft. There are 259 total selections this year thanks to compensatory picks. The Eagles are the owners of six of them.
- Round 1 – Pick 10 (From the New Orleans Saints via a 2022 offseason trade)
- Round 1 – Pick 30
- Round 2 – Pick 62
- Round 3 – Pick 94
- Round 7 – Pick 219 (From the Vikings through the Texans via Jalen Reagor trade)
- Round 7 – Pick 248
Watch the NFL Draft on NFL Network or ESPN. To stream, we recommend viewing by way of our friends at FuboTV. They have a free trial for new subscribers. You can also watch on ESPN+ or via the NFL’s official website.
What might the Eagles do at ten? We won’t have to wait too much longer to find out what the answer is.
