The 2026 NFL Draft heads to Pittsburgh for the first time since 1948, drawing fans to the Steel City for a major event.
Draft Schedule and Locations
Teams will make 257 selections across seven rounds over three days, from April 23 to 25. The action unfolds at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium.
Updated First-Round Timing
Fans can expect a faster-paced first round this year. The interval between picks drops from 10 minutes to eight minutes, marking the first change since 2008. That year, the league reduced the time from 15 minutes to 10.
Timing for rounds 2 through 7 remains the same as last season, keeping the later selections steady.
