NFL announces major expansion of 2018 draft coverage
The NFL has agreed to new broadcast arrangements for the 2018 draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas from Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28.
NFL Network and FOX will simulcast live coverage of Rounds 1-3, the league announced Wednesday.
ESPN2 will supplement ESPN's coverage of Round 1 with a college-themed program, while ESPN's live coverage of Rounds 4-7 will be simulcast on ABC.
It's the first time the entire three-day event will be shown on broadcast television. Live streaming will be available through the NFL app, NFL.com, and FOX Sports' and ESPN's apps.
Here's how to watch each round:
| Round(s) | Time | Networks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 26 @ 8 p.m ET | NFLN/FOX/ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN Deportes (NFL/FOX Sports/ESPN digital properties) |
| 2-3 | April 27 @ 7 p.m. ET | NFLN/FOX/ESPN/ESPN2 (NFL/FOX Sports/ESPN digital properties) |
| 4-7 | April 28 @ 12 p.m. ET | NFLN/ABC/ESPN (NFL/ESPN digital properties) |
ESPN's College GameDay will make it's first visit to the NFL draft in 2018, and air a two-hour special from 5-7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 26.
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