NFL draft 2023: When is it? Where is it? How can you watch it? We've got the answers
The most important event of the NFL offseason is around the corner.
The 88th annual NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27, and ends Saturday, April 29, as teams looks to pick who they hope will become football's next big stars.
But what time does it start, and how can you watch the 2023 NFL draft?
Here's what you need to know.
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When is the 2023 NFL draft?
The first round of the draft is Thursday, April 27, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The second and third rounds are Friday, April 28, beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and rounds 4-7 will be Saturday, April 29, beginning at noon ET.
How to watch the 2023 NFL draft
The draft will be available to watch and stream live on ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network. It will also be live-streamed through FuboTV. CBS Sports HQ will also provide coverage before, during and after the event.
Where is the 2023 NFL draft?
The 2023 draft will take place in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, near Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This will be the first time the draft has been held in Missouri, according to CBS Sports.
Who is the sponsor of the 2023 NFL draft?
Bud Light is the presenting sponsor of the NFL draft. According to Fox News, its parent company Anheuser-Busch and the NFL renewed their partnership in 2021, making Bud Light the official beer of the NFL.
Bud light has recently come under fire for its partnership with transgender TikTok star and University of Cincinnati graduate Dylan Mulvaney, which has spawned both positive and negative responses from various celebrities, including Kid Rock, Travis Tritt, Caitlyn Jenner, Paris Hilton and more.
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Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth released a statement April 14 amid the recent backlash, stating that the company never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people. The statement didn't mention Mulvaney nor did it include a specific example of the company causing division.
The company also announced over the weekend that it recently made adjustments to Bud Light's marketing leadership.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: NFL draft 2023: When is it? Where is it? What channel is it on?
