You can watch the 2025 NFL Draft live on multiple platforms:
- TV Broadcasts: The draft is aired across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network. Round 1 is broadcast simultaneously on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Rounds 2 and 3 air on ABC, ESPN2, and NFL Network, and rounds 4 to 7 are available on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network
- Free Over-the-Air: In the U.S., you can watch the NFL Draft for free on ABC via an over-the-air antenna without needing a cable subscription
- Live Streaming Apps: You can stream the draft live on the WatchESPN or NFL Mobile apps, but you need a TV subscription that includes ESPN or NFL Network to access these streams
- Live TV Streaming Services: Cord-cutters can watch the draft through live TV streaming services like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and FuboTV, which carry ESPN and NFL Network channels. These services require a subscription but often offer free trials or discounts for new users
- YouTube: Some channels like Chatsports and The Athletic provide live draft coverage and analysis on YouTube
- NFL Official Website: The NFL’s official site offers live streaming and draft tracking
- Mobile Apps: The NFL and ESPN mobile apps also provide live coverage and analysis
For international viewers, the draft is available on DAZN’s NFL Game Pass International and Sky Sports in the UK
. In summary, the easiest free option in the U.S. is to watch on ABC with an antenna, while streaming options require either a cable subscription or a live TV streaming service subscription
