How to Watch the 2022 NFL Draft

The 2022 NFL Draft started on Thursday night.

For cord cutters, or anyone who never had a cable subscription, there are lots of ways to either stream the three-day event live, or watch it through free over-the-air options. 

My top pick for streaming the NFL Draft for 2021 is fuboTV because it has every channel you might possibly want for coverage. And it has a free 7-day trial. But it’s far from your only option. Here’s a primer on all your options for streaming the NFL Draft for free or using a TV antenna to get ABC.

Table of Contents

• What channel is the NFL Draft on? 
• How to Stream NFL Draft Free Without Cable
• Other Free Streaming Trials
• TV Antenna: How to Watch the 2022 NFL Draft for free on ABC
• 2022 NFL Draft: Streaming Recap

What channel is the NFL Draft on?

The Walt Disney Company is running all coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft across its broadcast and cable TV networks. 

You can watch coverage for all seven rounds on ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes and NFL Network.

ESPN plans on having NFL reporters covering all 32 teams. This will be ESPN’s 43nd NFL Draft telecast.

How to Stream NFL Draft Free Without Cable

If you’re looking for a live tv streaming service that carries all the channels covering the NFL Draft this year, then fuboTV is going to be your best bet. 

fuboTV carries ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network and local ABC stations in its starter package. The Starter package has 120+ channels total, and costs $64.99 per month. 

But new customers can sign up for a free 7-day trial, and start streaming on a Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV or Google Chromecast. fuboTV also has apps for Sony, Sharp and TCL Smart TVs that operate on Android TV software. 

It’s a good idea to look over the channel lineup in your area to review what local channels are available. If fuboTV isn’t for you, be sure to cancel before the free trial ends so you’re not billed. 

Other Free Streaming Trials

Hulu + Live TV has ESPN, ESPN2, and local ABC stations. Hulu carries 75+ live TV channels, including CNN, Discovery Channel and A&E. The local channel lineup varies depending on where you live in the U.S. 

You can watch Hulu’s live TV bundle on on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast. Gamers can use a Nintendo Switch or XBox One to watch. 

Sling TV is offering a half off the first month of service to new or returning customers who sign up. A subscription costs $35 per month afterwards if you decide to keep your subscription. Sling TV has ESPN, ESPN2 on its Orange plan, and NFL Network on its Blue plan. If you prepay for two months of service, you can get a free streaming device. 

YouTube TV has ABC, ESPN and NFL Network as part of an 85+ channel bundle. New subscribers can sign up for a free 7-day trial.

TV Antenna: How to Watch the 2022 NFL Draft for free on ABC

If there is a broadcast tower for within 30 to 40 miles of your home, then there’s an excellent chance that you can watch the NFL Draft for free in HD quality.

It’s surprising how few people seem to be aware that the coax port in the back of their TVs isn’t just for a cable box. It doubles as the port for a TV antenna. 

Checking to see if you’re close to broadcast towers is easy. Head over to the Antennas Direct Transmitter Locator tool. Punch in your zip code or address and push the “View Channels” button.

You’ll get a channel listing and even some suggestions for TV antennas based on your zip code. For more guidance on using TV antennas: 

• How to Choose the Best TV Antenna and OTA DVR 
• How to Connect Multiple TVs to One Antenna
• Review: The Best Indoor TV Antennas
• Review: The Best Outdoor TV Antennas

2022 NFL Draft: Streaming Recap

fuboTV	122+ channels	$69.99/mo.	Free for 7 days
Hulu + Live TV	75+ channels	$69.99/mo.	Includes ESPN+ / Disney+
Sling TV	34-45 channels	$17.50 first month	50% off for 1 month
YouTube TV	85+ channels	$64.99/mo.	Free for 7 days

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