2020 NFL Draft broadcast information: How the NFL Draft will be unlike any we’ve ever seen
2020 NFL Draft
When: April 23-25
Where: Live webcams featuring all 32 NFL teams
Networks: ABC/ESPN/NFL Network
The NFL Draft will take on a different tone this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic. However the league is going to take the most of their opportunity and while the draft will be paramount, it is philanthropy and charity that will also play a part over the coming weekend.
Drafting for a cause
The NFL’s “Draft-A-Thon” will consist of the league’s greatest starts (current and former), celebrities. As of this typing, close to $300,000 have been raised through donations that will continue throughout the weekend. Fans and viewers can go to the Draftathon website for more information and to make a donation to various organizations.
As for the event itself, all 32 teams are going to be drafting from home or undisclosed locations in the spirit of social distancing. Even Roger Goddell himself, will be helping conduct the draft from his basement. Those internet bills are going to be something to see when this all shakes out.
Here’s a look at the schedule for each day of the draft. Here is what the networks of ESPN/ABC and NFL Network will be doing for their coverage.
Round 1
Thursday, April 23 (5-8:30 p.m): ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
Rounds 2-3
Friday, April 24 (4-8:30 p.m.): ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
Rounds 4-7
Saturday, April 25 (9-4 p.m.): ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
This story was originally published April 23, 2020 at 6:00 AM.
