The next generation of NBA stars will learn their fate this week during the 2026 NBA Draft, one of the most important events on the professional basketball calendar and a must-see for fans in the United States.
The Draft will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ABC. Over the course of two days, the league’s franchises will select the players they hope will become the stars who will shape the future of their organizations. For the Hispanic community in the United States, ESPN Deportes will offer live coverage of the first round, allowing viewers to follow each pick in Spanish along with expert analysis.
When is the 2026 NBA Draft?
The 2026 NBA Draft will take place over two days.
The first round will take place on Tuesday, June 23, while the second round will be held on Wednesday, June 24.
The special coverage will begin several hours before the official start, featuring analysis, interviews, and updates on the top prospects.
2026 NBA Draft Schedule in the United States
Tuesday, June 23
3:00 p.m. (ET): NBA Today Draft Special
5:00 p.m.: Draft Red Carpet
7:00 p.m.: First-round coverage begins on ESPN
8:00 p.m.: First round on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes
8:00 p.m.: Hoop Streams on ESPN’s digital platforms
Wednesday, June 24,
, 8:00 p.m. ET: Start of the second round on ESPN
Where can I watch the 2026 NBA Draft?
Fans in the United States can follow the event on:
ESPN
ESPN Deportes
ABC
Official ESPN app
NBA streaming platform
In addition to live coverage, the broadcast will feature expert analysis and interviews with players.
As well as reactions from the franchises and analyses of each pick made during the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Draft will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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The Wizards will have the first pick
One of the most anticipated aspects of the event will be finding out what decision the Washington Wizards will make.
Holders of the first overall pick in the draft.
The first draft pick often represents a unique opportunity to change the course of a franchise.
So all eyes will be on Washington when the time comes to officially kick off the selection process.
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