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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25.
Where is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium.
How can I watch the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and the NFL Network and will be streamed on ESPN+ and NFL+
What time does the 2026 NFL Draft start?
The 2026 NFL Draft starts Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m with the first round. Rounds 2 and 3 will take place Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m., while rounds 4-7 occur Saturday, April 25, starting at noon.
How many picks do the Bengals have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Bengals hold seven draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two selections in the sixth and seventh rounds.
When are compensatory picks announced?
The NFL typically announces compensatory picks in early-to-mid March. Compensatory picks are additional picks given to teams based on a formula that evaluates a team's net loss of free agents from the previous offseason and can be placed in rounds 3-7 of the draft. OverTheCap currently does not project the Bengals to receive any compensatory picks from last offseason's departures.