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UFL plans first televised draft in St. Louis

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UFL plans first televised draft in St. Louis

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The United Football League will hold its 2027 draft on Nov. 18, 2026, at Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis, in a free public event featuring all eight team head coaches. The first two rounds will air live on NFL Network at 8 p.m. ET and be available to ESPN App subscribers with an Unlimited plan. For the first time, coaches will offer real-time explanations of their picks, giving fans an inside look at the draft process. ESPN’s Joe Tessitore will host, with Michelle Smallmon reporting from the draft floor.

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