The NFL draft is one of the most anticipated events for fans of the sport, as it is the first premier event of the new season.
A three-day event in Detroit, Michigan this year with over 200 prospects, organizations are set to find and add new and high-end talents to their teams. The draft festivities will unfold in and around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. This marks the inaugural occasion of the draft being held in the Motor City.
For comprehensive details on this year’s draft, including dates, times, TV channels, the order of the first round, and where to watch online in Australia, read on.
What time is the NFL Draft live on TV in Australia today?
Here in Australia the 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled to occur between April 26th and April 28th. Round 1 is set for Friday, 26 April, followed by Rounds 2 and 3 on Saturday, 27 April. Lastly, Rounds 4 through 7 will take place on Sunday, 28 April.
The Bears secured the top spot in the draft through a trade with the Panthers last year, exchanging for the 2023 No. 1 pick. This positions Chicago with the first and ninth picks in the draft.
By virtue of their records, the Washington Commanders will pick second and the New England Patriots will pick third. This is when it could get very interesting as the Patriots have been rumoured to be interested in trading their pick, for the right offer.
Meanwhile, the Vikings elevated into the first round earlier this offseason by obtaining the No. 23 pick from the Texans, previously held by the Browns. This grants Minnesota two first-round selections — No. 11 and No. 23.
Additionally, the Cardinals possess two first-round picks after acquiring the Texans’ original first-round pick last year when Houston moved up to No. 3 in the 2023 draft. Consequently, Arizona now holds the No. 4 and No. 27 picks.
More information about the start times for the all-important first round of this year’s NFL draft, which will be shown Friday morning (26 April) in Australia, can be found below:
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| 1st Round | 10:00am | 9:30am | 10:00am | 8:00am |
| 2nd-3rd Round | 9:00am | 8:30am | 9:00am | 7:00am |
| 4th-7th Round | 2:00am | 1:30am | 2:00am | 12:00am |
FeaturedNFL Draft TV fixtures and daily start times
The 2024 NFL Draft will be shown live on TV via ESPN in Australia on Foxtel, and its broadcast partner Telstra. Cord-cutters can stream the draft live on the NFL app, as well as with Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports.
For the dates, start times and Australian TV providers that will broadcast the NFL draft, check out the table below
| Match | Date/Time (AEST) | TV Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Fri, 26 Apr, 10:00am | Foxtel / Telstra / Kayo |
| Rounds 2-3 | Sat, 27 Apr, 9:00am | Foxtel / Telstra / Kayo |
| Rounds 4-7 | Sun, 28 Apr, 2:00am | Foxtel / Telstra / Kayo |
How to watch the NFL Draft live online
NFL fans certainly won’t be short of online streaming options for the 2024 NFL Draft, with every round being shown live on Foxtel Now and Kayo Sports.
Unfortunately, the NFL draft will not be available to watch on any free to air channels on Australia.
| TV Channel | Foxtel |
| Streaming Service | Kayo Sports / Foxtel Now |
