Wondering how to watch the 2019 NFL Draft this weekend by streaming it through platforms like Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, iOS & Android? You’re in luck, because we’ve got everything you need to know about doing so right here. After all, who says you need cable to cheer on your favorite NFL team as it selects the next crop of stars, right?
Before just deep-diving into how to watch the NFL Draft by streaming it, here are the must-know details in order to take in all the action.
When is the NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft is broken down into three different days, with the first round (selections 1-32) happening Thursday, April 25, with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. EST. The preceding days include rounds 2-3 (Friday, April 26) and rounds 4-7 (Saturday, April 27). Here’s a breakdown to set your schedules.
- Round 1: Thursday April 25 - 8 p.m. EST
- Rounds 2-3: Friday April 26 - 7 p.m. EST
- Rounds 4-7: Saturday April 27 - 12 p.m. EST
How to Watch the NFL Draft by Streaming
There are several options available to watch the NFL Draft while streaming. The annual event will be broadcast on the ABC app, ESPN app, NFL Network app and ESPN Deportes, as well as NFL.com/watch, with each station broadcasting the the picks from Nashville and providing analysis. This is the first year in which ABC will be broadcasting the NFL Draft, with ESPN’s College Gameday crew hosting.
Top Pick
PlayStation Vue “Core”
Price: $50
Includes: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes (+$10)
Budget Pick
Sling Orange
Price: $15
Includes: ESPN, ESPN Deportes (+$5)
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ABC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
ESPN Deportes | + $15 | + $6 | + $5 | - | + $6 | - | - | |
NFL Network | + $15 | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
If you don’t have those individual apps already available, streaming platforms such as Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, iOS & Android will allow you to stream the NFL Draft, making sure no fan is left behind when it comes to watching which player their favorite team selects.
All Live Streaming Options
You can stream with PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, fuboTV, DIRECTV NOW, and YouTube TV.
PlayStation Vue “Core”
Price: $50
Includes: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes (+$10)
Hulu Live TV
Price: $45
Includes: ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (+$5)
What is the First Round NFL Draft Order?
To make sure you’re tuned in at the right time of your favorite team’s selection in this year’s NFL Draft, here’s the NFL draft order so you can stay up-to-date as things get started for the first round tomorrow night.
- New York Giants (from Cleveland Browns)
- Minnesota Vikings
- Tennessee Titans
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Baltimore Ravens
- Houston Texans
- [Oakland Raiders] (from Chicago Bears)
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Indianapolis Colts
- [Oakland Raiders] (from Dallas Cowboys)
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Seattle Seahawks (from Kansas City Chiefs)
- Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)
- Los Angeles Rams
- New England Patriots