For many NFL fans, the three most important days of the offseason are upon us. The 2026 NFL Draft is here, with three days and 257 picks separating us from a long trudge to minicamps later this summer. If you ever need any idea how quickly the NFL landscape can change with just three days, look no further than the draft, as every year, teams find themselves rising and falling in pre-season rankings solely due to the rookies they bring in during this period of time. With players retiring each season, more obviously need to come in to fill the gaps, and the draft is the time frame in which that happens.
Trades, risers, fallers, all of the above are expected to occur once again, and it will be an amazing opportunity for New Orleans Saints fans this year. With eight selections to their name and a promising young core moving forward, there is a lot to look forward to for the Black and Gold.
Pittsburgh is set to play host to the big event this year, with plenty of prospects making the trip for the Round 1 festivities. Here’s everything you need to know about how to tune in and the Saints’ selections to be made.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
- Thursday, April 23, 8 P.M. ET/7 P.M. CT: Round 1
- Friday, April 24, 7 P.M. ET/6 P.M. CT: Rounds 2-3
- Saturday, April 25, Noon ET/11 A.M. CT: Rounds 4-7
2026 Saints draft order
- Round 1, Pick 8
- Round 2, Pick 42
- Round 3, Pick 73
- Round 4, Pick 132 (Via Seattle Seahawks)
- Round 4, Pick 136 (Compensatory selection)
- Round 5, Pick 150
- Round 5, Pick 172 (Via Seattle Seahawks)
- Round 6, Pick 190
Saints Round 1 pick time
While each year, the NFL Draft is a bit difficult to predict when it comes to pick times for each team, especially factoring in trades and things of this nature, a rough estimate can be given. This year, with the Saints at pick No. 8, our estimate for their selection time is 8:56 P.M. ET/7:56 P.M. CT. It should occur anywhere within a 10 to 15-minute window around this time frame, with this serving as the center point.
How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft
- Dates: April 23-25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET (Round 1); 7 p.m. ET (Rounds 2-3); Noon ET (Rounds 4-7)
- Channels: NFL Network; ESPN; ESPN2; ESPN Deportes
- Streaming: NFL+; ESPN Unlimited & Select; Fubo
Fans have a plethora of options when it comes to watching the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be broadcasted on NFL Network and ESPN.
Anyone who has opted to move away from cable television will be able to stream the event on NFL+, the NFL’s proprietary streaming service. Additional options include ESPN’s streaming services ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited, or cable alternative Fubo, which offers a free trial.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: How to watch the Saints make the selection at pick No. 8 in the draft