How to Watch the NFL Draft 2019 on TV and Streaming

It's a big day for football fans as the 2019 NFL draft officially kicks off on Thursday. For the first time ever, ABC will be broadcasting the entire draft over the course of three days, with the first two grabbing primetime viewing slots on the network.

So you've got your fantasy draft plan in place and have emotionally prepared yourself for any potential surprises and upsets. Or maybe you're checking out the action because you heard that Taylor Swift will be dropping the last big clue about her Friday, April 26 music release during the first night of the broadcast. Whatever your motivation, this is how you check out the NFL Draft 2019, on TV and via streaming.

DAY 1 - Round 1

On TV: The draft will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN (Check your local listings) simultaneously beginning at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Note: It will notbe rebroadcast on the West Coast after the 5 p.m. airing.

Streaming: NFL.com will be your online host, with a livestream available on the NFL app.

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Day 2 - Rounds 2-3

On TV: ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 will broadcast the second and third rounds of the draft beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).

Streaming: NFL.com will be your online host, with a livestream available on the NFL app.

Day 3 - Rounds 4-7

On TV: The final rounds of the draft will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN beginning at Noon ET (9 a.m. PT).

Streaming: NFL.com will be your online host, with a livestream available on the NFL app.

BONUS: For extra draft content, like pick breakdowns and live bands performing original NFL Draft songs, check out CBS Sports' full coverage of the big event.

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