For the first time, Las Vegas will be the site of the NFL Draft. The bright lights of the city will make for a unique backdrop as the next crop of young talent enters the league.
As has been the case in recent years, there is a bevy of options for NFL fans to watch the draft, including cable subscriptions, apps and streaming platforms. The 2022 NFL Draft — 262 selections and seven rounds — will begin Thursday, April 28, at 8 p.m. ET and run through Saturday, April 30.
The event will be carried by ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. That means viewers will have multiple streaming options for the draft as well, including through ESPN and the NFL's digital platforms. ABC, ESPN and NFL Network will each cover the event through the first two days, with ABC simulcasting ESPN's coverage on Day 3.
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Mike Greenberg will be ESPN's host for the second consecutive year. The broadcast will feature draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. — appearing virtually after opting to not receive the COVID-19 vaccine — as well as NFL analysts Louis Riddick and Booger McFarland. Chris Mortensen will be the primary reporter and insider, while Suzy Kolber will conduct interviews. Adam Schefter will not take part in this year's coverage; he will be attending his son's college graduation.
The NFL Network broadcast team will be Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah and Charles Davis on the main set, with guest hosts appearing on different days.
The ABC team will be more college football-centric. Rece Davis will anchor Thursday and Friday's main draft coverage, while Sam Ponder and Jesse Palmer will host from ABC's secondary desk. Todd McShay, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard will offer insight from the main desk, while Robert Griffin III will join Ponder and Palmer. Pete Thamel will serve as a reporter.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the 2022 NFL Draft:
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NFL Draft live streams 2022
The NFL Draft can be streamed via YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV Now and fuboTV. All carry at least one of the networks broadcasting the 2022 NFL Draft.
Those with connected TV devices, such as Xbox, PlayStation, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku, can stream the NFL Draft with the NFL, ABC or ESPN apps (with authentication from participating TV providers). Similar options are available for those with mobile devices and tablets; they also include the NFL Network App.
Live streams of the NFL Draft will be available on computers and laptops, with authentication from participating TV providers, at NFL.com/Watch, WatchESPN and ABC.go.com.
| Platform | NFL Draft? | Cable/satellite login needed? |
| YouTube TV | Yes | No |
| Hulu + Live TV | Yes | No |
| Sling TV | Yes | No |
| AT&T TV Now | Yes | No |
| AT&T Watch TV | No | — |
| fuboTV | Yes | No |
| Xbox (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| PlayStation (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon Fire TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Android TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Apple TV (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Roku (NFL/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile devices/tablets (NFL/NFLN/ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Computers (NFL.com/watch, WatchESPN, ABC.go.com) | Yes | Yes |
In Canada, the NFL Draft can be streamed live on DAZN. It includes NFL Network coverage and offers a free-trial period for new subscribers.
How to live stream the 2022 NFL Draft free without cable
Anyone with access to ABC, a broadcast TV network, can watch the entire NFL Draft free without cable.
Those without access to broadcast TV can stream the draft free with YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV by signing up for a free trial.
NFL Draft 2022 TV schedule
| Round(s) | Day | Date | Time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Thursday | April 28 | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| 2-3 | Friday | April 29 | 7 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| 4-7 | Saturday | April 30 | Noon | ESPN (ABC simulcast), NFL Network |
The 2022 NFL Draft will broadcast live on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. ESPN Deportes also present a Spanish-language edition of ESPN’s broadcast.
Anyone with broadcast TV can watch the draft on ABC, regardless of whether they have a cable subscription. All major cable networks carry ESPN (Xfinity channel 49) and NFL Network (Xfinity channel 265). Check your cable provider for channel listings in your specific viewing area.
ESPN Radio will provide full draft coverage, with Shae Peppler Cornette hosting and NFL insider Mike Tannenbaum offering analysis. Bart Scott will join Cornette and Tannenbaum on Days 1 and 2, while draft analyst Jordan Reid will provide commentary on Day 3. Ian Fitzsimmons will feature as a reporter all three days.
