When Is the NFL Draft? Countdown
There are 241 days until the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 2027. The 2027 NFL Draft is Thursday, 29 April through Saturday, 1 May 2027 in Washington, D.C. Round 1 starts Thursday night; this timer uses 8:00 p.m. Eastern on April 29.
2027 date
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday, April 29 |
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The NFL announced the dates with the Commanders and Events DC. The Draft Theater sits on the National Mall.
What the date is known for
The 2026 draft is over. Super Bowl LXI is February 14, 2027, two months earlier.
| Day | 2027 date | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Apr 29 | 8:00 p.m. ET | Round 1 |
| Fri–Sat Apr 30–May 1 | Daytime | Rounds 2–7 |
When is the NFL Draft 2027
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Why this countdown exists
Draft searches are when-is and what-time. This page is the announced 2027 Thursday night in Washington.
When is the NFL Draft 2027?
April 29–May 1, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Round 1 is Thursday night.
What time does the NFL Draft start?
Round 1 is typically 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday.
Is the NFL Draft a holiday?
No. It is a three-day league event.