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2021 NFL Draft Schedule & Live Telecast: How To Watch 2021 NFL Draft With Or Without Cable?

Ashish Priyadarshi
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2021 NFL Draft

The 2021 NFL draft is almost upon us. The biggest day of the offseason is finally here. But, how can you watch the 2021 NFL draft, and are there cable-less options?

Read here to find all of your viewing options and the entire schedule for the 2021 NFL draft in Cleveland. This year’s edition of the NFL draft is set to take place in Cleveland, and it looks like the entire is bustling in anticiaption.

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2021 NFL Draft Schedule:

When does the 2021 NFL draft start, and what are all the dates for every round? Well, here’s a simple breakdown of when every NFL round will take place and at what times:

  • Thursday, April 29th: Round 1 begins at 8 p.m. ET
  • Friday, April 30th: Rounds 2-3 take place with round 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET
  • Saturday, May 1st: Rounds 4-7 take place with round 4 beginning at 12 p.m. ET

The draft timings vary per day as teams will be making more or less picks depending on which day it is. Additionally, if you want a complete breakdown of when each round will take place in different timezones across the world you can find out here:

Read: What Time Does The NFL Draft Start?: NFL Draft Timings for Every US Timezone, UK, Australia, and Germany

How To Watch The 2021 NFL Draft?

Watching the NFL Draft With Cable:

If you have cable, watching the NFL draft becomes incredibly easy. The three major networks broadcasting the NFL draft are ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network.

Additionally, ESPN Deportes will be covering the draft in Spanish. ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network will be broadcasting the draft on each of the first two days individually.

However, on day three, ESPN and NFL Network will be the major broadcasters while ABC runs a simulcast with ESPN.

How To Watch The NFL Draft Without Cable?

Even without cable, you’re still in luck as the NFL is offering a multitude of options for those who are choosing the cut the cord.

Firstly, anyone with a broadcast TV (regardless of whether you have a cable connection or not) who has access to ABC can watch the NFL draft for free.

However, even if you don’t have that there are several options for you. The NFL Draft will be live-streamed on  YouTube TVHulu Plus Live TVSling TV, AT&T TV Now and fuboTV.

Additionally, if you have an Xbox, PlayStation, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV or Roku, you can stream the draft directly using the NFL, ABC or ESPN applications. Of course, all these methods work with a mobile device or a computer.

NFLWatch.com, ESPNWatch, and ABC.go.com will all also provide free livestreams with authentication from a TV provider.

If you live in Canada, DAZN will be covering the draft. Additionally, Sky Sports and NFL GamePass will be carrying coverage in the UK.

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Ashish Priyadarshi

Ashish Priyadarshi

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Ashish Priyadarshi is The SportsRush's content manager and editor. Ashish freelanced for 1 year in the NFL division before taking on an editorial role in the company. He then tacked on managing content while adding on a writing role in the NBA division. Ashish has been closely following the NFL and NBA since the 2012 season when the Patriots lost the Super Bowl and Derrick Rose was at the height of his powers. Since then, Ashish has focused on honing his knowledge for both leagues in, even writing crossover pieces. In his free time, Ashish is an avid basketball player, he loves to watch movies and TV shows, immersing himself in the cinematic world. Ashish studies computer science and data science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and would love to mesh his love for sports with his technical skills.

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