You can watch the 2025 NFL Draft through various TV channels and streaming platforms, depending on your location and preferences:
- In Germany and some other German-speaking countries, the first round of the NFL Draft is broadcast live and free on the TV channel NITRO starting at 1:00 AM (MEZ) on April 25, 2025. The subsequent rounds (2 to 7) are available only via paid streaming services such as DAZN , NFL Game Pass , and RTL+
- DAZN offers live streaming of all seven rounds of the draft, with the first round starting at 2:00 AM (MEZ) on April 25. DAZN requires a subscription (Super Sports or Unlimited package)
- The NFL Game Pass provides live coverage of all rounds in the original US commentary, along with additional NFL content. This is also a paid service
- In the United States, ESPN and its affiliated networks (ESPN, ABC, ESPN2) broadcast the draft live, with the first round on April 24 at 8 PM Eastern Time. ESPN also offers streaming options and comprehensive coverage across its platforms
- RTL+ streams the draft live, including the first round (also on NITRO free TV) and the later rounds via its paid service
- The NFL Network provides exclusive coverage of all seven rounds and can be accessed via NFL Game Pass or cable packages that include NFL Network
Summary of viewing options for the 2025 NFL Draft:
Region| Free TV| Paid Streaming Services
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Germany| NITRO (Round 1 only)| DAZN, NFL Game Pass, RTL+
United States| ESPN, ABC (all rounds)| ESPN streaming platforms, NFL Game Pass
Other regions| Depends on local rights| NFL Game Pass, DAZN (where available)
This setup allows fans to watch the draft live either on free TV (limited to the first round in some regions) or via subscription streaming services for full coverage
