2023 NFL Draft start time, location and how to watch

The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from Thursday, Apr. 27 to Saturday, Apr. 29. Here is what time the event will start and how you can watch it.

After all of the scouting taking place in the past year, from college games to the NFL Combine to Pro Days, the 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner. On Thursday, Apr. 27, the 2023 NFL Draft begins, and will conclude on Saturday, Apr. 29.

This is an anticipated time not just for NFL fans, but also college and draft fans. Not only do they get to watch some of their favorite players at the collegiate level get selected by an NFL team, but also have the opportunity to see who their favorite teams will select in the seven-round event.

Some of the top prospects in the class include Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Texas running back Bijan Robinson and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud,

For those wondering what time the draft begins, where it is being held, and how you can watch it, we have all of that information provided for you.

2023 NFL Draft start times

The first round of the NFL Draft will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27.

As for the second and third rounds on Friday, Apr. 28, that will take place on hour earlier at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Then, Rounds 4-7 will be held on Saturday, Apr. 29 and will begin at 12:00 p.m. ET.

What location is the 2023 NFL Draft being held at?

The 2023 NFL Draft is being held in Kansas City, Mo., home of the reigning Super Bowl 57 champion Chiefs. Specifically, the draft is taking place in the downtown area surrounding Union Station Kansas City and National World War I Museum.

This is the exact location where the Chiefs had their Super Bowl 57 parade.

How to watch or live stream 2023 NFL Draft

• Dates and Start Times: Thursday, Apr. 27 (8:00 p.m. ET), Friday, Apr. 28 (7:00 p.m. ET), Saturday, Apr. 29 (12:00 p.m. ET)
• Location: Kansas City, Mo.
• Venue: Kansas City Union Station
• TV: ESPN, ABC, NFL Network
• Live Stream: WatchESPN, NFL Network Live, FuboTV

The 2023 NFL Draft will be televised on three different channels — ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. ESPN and ABC will be simulcasted.

For those looking to live stream the event, you can do so with WatchESPN and NFL Network Live, but you will need to log in with your cable/satellite provider. For those who do not have a cable and satellite provider, you can try FuboTV, as the carry both ESPN and NFL Network. You can sign up for a seven-day free trial by clicking this link.