The NFL Draft is basically football’s version of a suspense thriller: three days of trades, surprises, and commissioner announcements that can instantly change the future of a franchise. Whether your team is picking in the top 10 or just trying not to whiff in the later rounds, it’s the kind of event fans don’t just check in on — they watch live, every pick, every second.

In 2026, the draft is once again airing across ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network, with wall-to-wall coverage of all seven rounds. And as more viewers shift away from traditional cable, the question of where to stream it has become almost as important as who’s getting drafted.

That’s where Hulu comes in — or more specifically, Hulu + Live TV. With so many streaming options floating around, fans are trying to figure out whether Hulu actually carries the draft live, or if they’ll need to jump to another service to catch every pick as it happens in real time.

Can I Watch The NFL Draft on Hulu?

Yes — you can watch the NFL Draft on Hulu, but there’s a catch.

The 2026 NFL Draft will air across ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, with full live coverage of all seven rounds. That means Hulu viewers can stream the draft through Hulu + Live TV, since it includes ESPN and ABC in its channel lineup.

That’s key: you won’t find the NFL Draft on Hulu’s basic on-demand library. You’ll need the live TV subscription tier to tune in live as picks are announced in real time.

What About Hulu Without Live TV?

If you only have a standard Hulu subscription, you won’t be able to watch the draft live. The event is part of ESPN/ABC’s live sports coverage, which is reserved for Hulu + Live TV subscribers.

However, Hulu’s expanded streaming ecosystem does offer ESPN content integration, and select ESPN programming can be accessed across Disney’s bundled services — but live NFL Draft coverage still requires live TV access.

When Is the 2026 NFL Draft?

As detailed in Decider’s full breakdown of the event, the draft takes place over three days:

Read the full schedule and broadcast details here.

  • Round 1: Thursday, April 23
  • Rounds 2–3: Friday, April 24
  • Rounds 4–7: Saturday, April 25

Coverage begins each day in primetime or midday depending on the round, with ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network all splitting broadcast duties.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and a drafted player holding a Houston Texans helmet.
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Where Else Can You Watch the NFL Draft?

In addition to Hulu + Live TV, fans can watch the NFL Draft across several platforms and networks:

  • ESPN / ESPN App
  • ABC
  • NFL Network
  • NFL+ (mobile/streaming app)
  • Streaming bundles like YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream also carry the full broadcast

According to official NFL and partner coverage guides, all three main networks will share live coverage, with different commentary teams and analysis styles depending on the channel.