When is the NFL draft? Start time, TV channel today

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The NFL draft tour has gotten off the main roads to make a stop in a small town.

While Philadelphia, Dallas and Detroit have gotten their time in the spotlight recently, perhaps the most historic NFL city will be the center of the football world for three days in April. Home of the "frozen tundra," the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field are ready to put on an NFL draft party.

The festivities are slated to kick off on Thursday with the first of seven rounds set to begin in Titletown.

Miami quarterback Cam Ward is widely expected to be the first player off the board when the Tennessee Titans are officially on the clock at No. 1 overall.

From that point on, however, chaos reigns supreme.

There could be an unlikely run on quarterbacks, a focus on offensive lineman or a defensive-heavy opening round. It is anyone's guess what the first night holds for the players hoping to hear their name called.

As the NFL prepares to welcome the league's stars of tomorrow, here's what to know about the NFL draft in 2025.

When is the NFL draft Thursday?​

The first round of 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

At that time, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will take the stage – probably with some traditional boos from the crowd – to welcome the fans to the event. The league has liked to honor the host city in some way, so expect some additional festivities.

Once that concludes, Goodell will make the famous announcement, "The 2025 NFL Draft is officially open. The Tennessee Titans are now on the clock."

While the Titans have held that pick since the end of the regular season in early January, they will have 10 minutes to make their selection.

It's customary for the team with the top pick to use most of the clock before turning in the card, so don't expect the selections to come fast and furious on the first night.

Where to watch the NFL Draft:​

The 2025 NFL Draft will be broadcasted on NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. Cord cutters can also stream the draft live on NFL+, ESPN+ or Fubo, which comes with a free trial.

Here is the day-by-day breakdown for how to watch the event:

• Thursday, April 24: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC
• Friday, April 25: NFL Network, ESPN2, ABC
• Saturday, April 26: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC

NFL draft first round order 2025​

1. Tennessee Titans: 3-14 record; .522 strength of schedule (SOS)
2. Cleveland Browns: 3-14; .536 SOS
3. New York Giants: 3-14; .554 SOS
4. New England Patriots: 4-13; .471 SOS
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-13; .478 SOS
6. Las Vegas Raiders: 4-13; .540 SOS
7. New York Jets: 5-12; .495 SOS
8. Carolina Panthers: 5-12; .498 SOS
9. New Orleans Saints: 5-12; .505 SOS
10. Chicago Bears: 5-12; .554 SOS
11. San Francisco 49ers: 6-11; .564 SOS
12. Dallas Cowboys: 7-10; .522 SOS
13. Miami Dolphins: 8-9; .419 SOS
14. Indianapolis Colts: 8-9; .457 SOS
15. Atlanta Falcons: 8-9; .519 SOS
16. Arizona Cardinals: 8-9; .536 SOS
17. Cincinnati Bengals: 9-8; .478 SOS
18. Seattle Seahawks: 10-7; .498 SOS
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10-7; .502 SOS
20. Denver Broncos: 10-7; .502 SOS
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .502 SOS
22. Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .467 SOS
23. Green Bay Packers: 11-6; .533 SOS
24. Minnesota Vikings: 14-3; .474 SOS
25. Houston Texans: 10-7; .481 SOS
26. Los Angeles Rams: 10-7; .505 SOS
27. Baltimore Ravens: 12-5; .529 SOS
28. Detroit Lions: 15-2; .516 SOS
29. Washington Commanders: 12-5; .436 SOS
30. Buffalo Bills: 13-4; .467 SOS
31. Kansas City Chiefs: 15-2; .488 SOS
32. Philadelphia Eagles: 14-3; .453 SOS

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL draft start time and TV channel today

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