182 days until the NFL Draft
Thursday, April 29, 2027Expected dateCounted in New York time. Today is not included.
In weeks, months and sleeps
Weeks and months are counted from today in New York time, the same way as the day count. "Sleeps" is the number of nights before the NFL Draft, which is the same as the days if you count tonight.
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About this countdown
The 2027 NFL Draft is in Washington, D.C., from Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1. The first round is on Thursday night, and this countdown runs to 8 pm Eastern, when it usually starts.
- Rounds 2 and 3 are on Friday, April 30, and rounds 4 to 7 on Saturday, May 1.
- The Draft Theater is on the National Mall in front of the Capitol, and the fan experience along Pennsylvania Avenue is free.
- It is the first NFL draft in Washington since 1940.
Questions people ask
How many days until the NFL Draft?
The number at the top of this page. The clock next to it counts down to 8 pm Eastern on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
Where is the 2027 NFL Draft?
In Washington, D.C., on the National Mall.
What time does the first round start?
Usually at 8 pm Eastern, which is 5 pm Pacific.
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