Time: The first round starts at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, with Rounds 2 and 3 scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Friday. Rounds 4 through 7 will take place starting at noon ET Saturday. How to watch: The event will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network. You can stream on ESPN+, NFL+, Hulu+ and YouTube TV.

The 2025 NFL draft is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern and run through 11:30 p.m. In addition to airing on ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network, the draft will also stream on the ABC app, the ESPN app, the NFL app, NFL+ (the league’s subscription service) and on NFL.com (cable authentication is required).

On Thursday night, the 2025 NFL draft kicks off and the biggest sporting event in the world that doesn't involve an actual competition begins. Here is what you need to know so you don't miss any of the action.