When will 2026 NFL Draft start tonight? Time, location for Round 1
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The Kansas City Chiefs are set to make two picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft this evening.
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With their No. 9 and 29 selections, the Chiefs will have an excellent opportunity to add young prospects who can help sustain their fledgling dynasty, which saw its reputation tarnished after a disappointing regular-season campaign last year.
Set to kick off at 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 2026 NFL Draft, or Annual Player Selection Meeting, as it has been formally named by the league, represents Kansas City's last best chance to add top talent in the offseason.
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach will have his hands full picking from the elite crop of collegiate stars who will be available when Kansas City makes its No. 9 and 29 picks in Round 1.
Stay tuned to find out who the Chiefs will pick, and how Kansas City's trajectory might change based on Veach's draft-day decisions.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: What time will Round 1 start tonight?