The 91st NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25, 2026, marking the first time since 1948 that the city hosts the event. The draft. Which will see the 32 NFL teams select 257 prospects from seven rounds, is a major event for college football talent entering the professional league.

Draft Schedule and German Time

The first round will begin on April 24 at 2:00 AM MESZ, with the second and third rounds following on April 25 at 1:00 AM, as ROUNDS 4 through 7 will take place on April 25 at 6:00 PM MESZ. This schedule ensures that fans in Germany can follow the most exciting selections in the early hours and late afternoon.

Notably, the event will be split across both sides of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, with the Draft Theater and Main Stage located at the Acrisure Stadium North Shore and Point State Park. The use of the stadium’s natural amphitheater is a first for the event.

How to Watch the NFL Draft 2026

In Germany. The draft will be broadcast on RTL/NITRO and DAZN; the first round will be available on RTL NITRO in free-to-air TV and also on the RTL+ platform. DAZN will provide live streaming of all three days, while the NFL Game Pass (available via DAZN) will offer the U.S. original audio with additional features. In the U.S. ., ESPN will provide live coverage for the 47th consecutive year, with all rounds available on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ABC, Disney+, and the ESPN app — In Mexico, fans can watch on Disney+.

Top Prospects and First Pick

Among the top prospects expected to be selected in the first round is quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana; the Las Vegas Raiders have the first overall pick and are expected to select one of the top talents. Other notable names include running back Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame), safety Caleb Downs (Ohio State), linebacker Arvell Reese (Ohio State), and defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami).

The selection of these players will shape the future of their respective NFL teams and could impact the next season significantly; the anticipation is high for a draft that blends history with modern talent, making it a must-watch for football fans around the world.