The 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight from Pittsburgh, and along the usual broadcasts you have come to know and love over the decades. ESPN and NFL Network (now owned by ESPN) will both be airing their own separate draft coverages, as is ABC (another Disney-owned network). But there are other broadcasts of tonight’s first round in case watch the same old same old isn’t enough for you anymore.
McAfee Hosting Draft Alt-Cast For ESPN
Former Colts punter and ESPN afternoon personality Pat McAfee will be hosting draft coverage for the third straight year live from Pittsburgh. McAfee will be joined by regular co-hosts A.J. Hawk and Darius Butler, plus former Steelers coach Bill Cowher is expected to join him. McAfee’s coverage will begin at 8:00, when the Las Vegas Raiders officially go on the clock for the first pick. You can watch their broadcast for free on McAfee’s YouTube channel, TikTok and X accounts, and on the ESPN app.
Bleacher Report Gets In On The Action
Not to be outdone, Bleacher Report will also hold their own draft coverage, which they have done for more than a decade. Adam Lefkoe and Trevor Sikkema will be joined by Packers linebacker Micah Parsons and Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers in studio from New York. Bleacher Report says that its draft coverage differs from what you’re seeing on the big shows because it’s more about the player reactions to the decisions made by the teams.
B/R NFL Draft Live is available on HBO Max, and can be accessed through Prime Video with an HBO Max subscription.
A FAST Way To Get Your Fix Of Picks
The NFL’s FAST (free ad-supported TV) channel will also hold coverage of tonight’s first round of the draft with NFL Draft Center, breaking down picks and providing analysis with NFL Media personalities. You can find NFL Channel on Pluto TV, Tubi, Roku and other FAST providers.
