How to Watch the NFL Draft 2025: Streaming Info and More
April 23, 2025
Football season might be months away, but the NFL Draft is here to shake things up and give fans a glimpse of what’s to come this fall.
From breakout college stars to surprise trades, every team is on the hunt for the missing piece of their path to the playoffs.
Wondering how to watch the NFL Draft live? Hulu has you covered from the Draft to the Big Game.
How to Watch the NFL Draft Without Cable
The NFL Draft will be airing live on ABC,* ESPN,* and the NFL Network* — all of which are available to stream with a Hulu + Live TV subscription. Here’s how to get started:
- Sign up, or log in with your Hulu credentials if you’re already subscribed. Current Hulu subscribers can simply switch to Live TV from their Account page.
- Set up any Live TV-supported devices, such as Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Mac and PC browsers, PlayStationⓇ, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Xbox, and more.
- Enter your zip code to find local live TV availability for channels carrying NFL games and other live sports.
- Tune in to ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, or the NFL Network starting Thursday, April 24 to watch the 2025 NFL Draft live.
*Live TV plan required. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
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2025 NFL Draft: Everything You Need to Know
When Is the NFL Draft?
The 2025 NFL Draft starts Thursday, April 24, and continues through Saturday, April 26.
What Time Is the NFL Draft?
The 2025 NFL Draft coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. EST on Friday, April 25, and 12:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, April 26.
What Channel Is the NFL Draft On?
All three days of the NFL Draft will air live on ABC,* ESPN,* and the NFL Network.* All of these channels are available to stream without cable using a Hulu + Live TV subscription.
The NFL Draft is also available to stream in Spanish on ESPN Deportes with the Español Add-on for Hulu + Live TV.
Where Is the NFL Draft?
This year’s NFL Draft is happening at the historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin — home to the Green Bay Packers.
2025 NFL Draft Schedule and Order
Round 1: Thursday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m. EST
Rounds 2 – 3: Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Rounds 4 – 7: Saturday, April 26 at noon EST
Visit the official NFL website for more details.
Looking Ahead: NFL 2025/2026 Season
It’s never too early to start getting excited about a new NFL season.
When Does the Pre-Season Start?
Though the NFL schedule for 2025/2026 has not yet been revealed, the pre-season typically begins in early August.
When Does the NFL Season Start?
Specific dates and match-ups have not been announced for the 2025/2026 season. However, the NFL season opener typically takes place in early September.
Keep an eye on ESPN’s NFL schedule for updates.
How Many Games Are in the Regular NFL Season?
All 32 NFL teams will play 17 games throughout the 18-week regular season — each team gets one bye week.
Who Won the Super Bowl™ 2025?
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 — spoiling KC’s chance for the first-ever “three-peat” Super Bowl win.
Get More NFL on Hulu
There’s plenty more football to watch on Hulu this season.
NFL Network on Hulu
The NFL Network is available to all Hulu + Live TV* subscribers. Since 2021, Hulu + Live TV and the NFL Network have been bringing year-round NFL content to fans, including Good Morning Football,* Super Bowl Classics,* and more.
*Live TV plan required. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
NFL RedZone on Hulu
Can’t fathom football season without anchor and reporter Scott Hanson breaking down the live action on NFL RedZone?
Lucky for you, Hulu + Live TV subscribers with the Sports Add-on can enjoy NFL RedZone and other live sports networks, like the Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, MAVTV Motorsports Network, TVG, and TVG2.
Include the Sports Add-on to a Hulu + Live TV subscription for just $9.99 per month, and never run out of sports content to watch.
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ESPN+ on Hulu
Hulu + Live TV subscribers automatically get access to ESPN+, meaning even more football content.
With ESPN+ on Hulu,* you can gain access to additional live events, including college football games, game replays, sports exclusives, and ESPN originals.
Basic Hulu subscribers can add ESPN+ to their current subscription for $11.99 per month, with the ability to purchase and stream ESPN+ PPV events within the Hulu app on supported devices.
Discover More Perks of ESPN+ on Hulu
*Access ESPN+ content via Hulu and ESPN+; select content only available via ESPN app and espn.com. Terms apply.
Football Movies, Shows, and Documentaries on Hulu
Need extra football-related content to fill in the days without live games? Subscribers can access Hulu’s full streaming library, including football shows, movies and documentaries — like The Waterboy (1998), Remember the Titans (2000),* Draft Day (2014),** and FX’s The League.
*Remember the Titans is available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
**Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
Discover More Football Movies and Shows on Hulu
While you wait for football to return, discover how to stream more live sports on Hulu, including Major League Baseball and the PGA.
