Will ESPN+ Have the NFL Draft?
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As the NFL Draft approaches, many fans are wondering if ESPN+ will have coverage. Here’s what we know so far.
Introduction
ESPN+ is a streaming service from ESPN that launched in April 2018. The service costs $4.99 per month, and it offers a variety of live and on-demand sports programming.
ESPN+ does not currently have the rights to NFL games, but it does offer some NFL-related content, including coverage of the NFL draft. It’s unclear at this time if ESPN+ will carry live coverage of the 2019 NFL draft, but we will update this article if we get more information.
What is ESPN+?
ESPN+ is a new streaming service from ESPN. It launched in April 2018 and is available on the ESPN app for mobile and streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV. The service costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year, and it offers a 7-day free trial.
ESPN+ offers a live stream of ESPN’s cable channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, and ESPNU), as well as exclusive live events that are not available on TV. These include UFC Fight Night events, college sports, international rugby, and cricket. ESPN+ also offers on-demand content from the network’s documentaries and original series like 30 for 30.
The NFL Draft will not be available on ESPN+ because it is a live event that is televised on ESPN’s cable channels.
What is the NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft is an annual event in which the 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL) select new players for their rosters. The draft order is determined by each team’s record in the previous season, with the worst team picking first and the best team picking last.
The draft consists of seven rounds, with each team getting one pick per round. The first round is considered the most important, as it is where the best players are typically selected. However, each round of the draft is important, as all teams are trying to build a roster of talented players that can help them win games.
ESPN+ will not be airing the NFL Draft live. However, they will have on-demand replays of all seven rounds shortly after the event has concluded.
What other events are on ESPN+?
ESPN+ is a streaming service from ESPN that launched in April 2018. It’s essentially an add-on to the existing ESPN app, and it includes a variety of exclusive live sporting events, original programming, and on-demand content.
So what other events are on ESPN+? Here’s a look at some of the biggest:
-MLB: One game per day, every day of the season, plus postseason games
-NHL: Three games per week during the season, plus playoffs and Stanley Cup Final
-Soccer: MLS, U.S. Open Cup, international friendlies, Liga MX, FA Cup, EFL Championship, and more
-College sports: Football, basketball, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, and more
-Golf: PGA Tour events (including The Masters), LPGA Tour events, and more
-Tennis: Wimbledon/*The Championships*, ATP Tour events/*Masters 1000*/Premier Events/ATP 250s/ATP 500s/ATP Finals/*Next Gen ATP Finals*/Davis Cup/*Fed Cup*/Laver Cup/WTA 125k Series/*WTA International tournaments*/WTA Premier tournaments/WTA Finals/* Hopman Cup*/Laver Cup/Masters 1000s/Olympics (Tennis only)
-UFC: Exclusive early prelims for all UFC Pay-Per-View events (PPV), plus 20 exclusive UFC Fight Night live events per year
How to watch ESPN+
ESPN+ is a streaming service from ESPN that includes a selection of live sports events, exclusive original programming, and on-demand content. It launched in April 2018 and is available in the US and Europe.
The NFL Draft will be held from April 25-27, 2019 and ESPN+ will have coverage of all three days.
How much does ESPN+ cost?
ESPN+ is a streaming service from ESPN that offers a variety of live and on-demand sports programming. It costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year, and it’s available on various platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and more.
One of the biggest events in sports is the NFL Draft, which will take place from April 23-25 in Nashville. ESPN has televised the NFL Draft since 1980, and it’s typically one of the most-watched programs on the network each year. So, will ESPN+ air the NFL Draft?
Unfortunately for cord-cutters who were hoping to watch the NFL Draft on ESPN+, the answer is no. The event will be televised on ESPN and ABC, but it will not be available on ESPN+.”
Conclusion
From what we can tell, ESPN+ will not have the NFL Draft. While they will have some exclusive content leading up to the event, the actual draft will be televised on ESPN and NFL Network. This is likely because the NFL Draft is one of the most watched sporting events of the year, and ESPN+ is still a new service that is trying to build its subscriber base.
