Where to watch the WNBA Draft: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for 2026 Round 1-3 selections

After wrapping up March Madness, the best women's basketball players in the country are headed to New York City for the 2026 WNBA Draft.

While fans have a general idea of where their favorite players could go, Monday's draft will be different than years past as there's not a clear cut overall No. 1 pick. Whereas Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers headlined 2024 and 2025, The Dallas Wings could go in several different directions with their first selection.

The picture was even more muddied with player performances during the NCAA Tournament. UCLA's Lauren Betts upped her draft stock exponentially after helping her team to national championship and being named overall MVP, but UConn's Azzi Fudd dropped a few picks in the eyes of experts.

Olivia Miles, Awa Fam, Kiki Rice and Flau'jae Johnson are also expected to go early in the first round. 

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 WNBA Draft, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual event.

Where to watch the WNBA Draft

• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: ESPN app

This year's WNBA Draft will air nationally on ESPN. There will be an "Orange Carpet" ceremony and a special edition of "WNBA Countdown" airing on ESPN before the draft begins.

Cord-cutters can also stream the action live on the ESPN app.

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WNBA Draft start time

• Date: Monday, April 13
• Time: 7 p.m. ET

This year's WNBA Draft will start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, April 13. It will take place at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City, NY.

2026 WNBA Draft order

First round

Second Round 

Third Round