The Houston Texans announced on Mar. 31 the schedule and viewing options for the 2026 National Football League Draft, which will begin at 7 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, April 23.
The draft is an important event for football fans as teams select new players who could impact their future performance. The first round of selections will take place on Thursday evening, followed by rounds two and three starting at 6 p.m. Central Time on Friday, April 24. The final rounds, four through seven, are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Central Time on Saturday, April 25.
This year’s draft will be held in Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium. Fans can follow the event each day by downloading the official Texans app or watching live coverage on television networks such as NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. Streaming is available through NFL+, while radio listeners can tune in to SiriusXM’s NFL Radio, Westwood One, or ESPN Radio.
Local coverage includes a broadcast from Sports Radio 610 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Central Time during the draft days. For those interested in attending the draft in person in Pittsburgh, information about ticket availability is provided online.
Executive Vice President & General Manager Nick Caserio is expected to address the media at the end of each day of the draft. Fans are encouraged to subscribe to The Stampede newsletter for updates about Houston’s selections and to bookmark relevant pages for real-time news after each pick.
