How to Tune into the 2025 NBA Draft: Schedule and Broadcast Details

The 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner! Here’s everything you need to know to watch this landmark event:

When is the 2025 NBA Draft?

The event will take place over two nights, June 25-26, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET each night. This marks the second occasion that the draft is being held over two nights.

Broadcast Information

The NBA Draft will be available on ABC and ESPN, with the first round airing on ABC and the entire event being shown on ESPN.

Streaming Options

You can stream it on platforms that carry ABC or ESPN, such as Sling and YouTube TV. If you have an antenna that picks up ABC, you can also view the first round for free, and some streaming services offer free trials.

Location

The 2025 NBA Draft will be taking place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Previous Draft Lottery

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was conducted on May 11 in Chicago, IL.

Draft Order Highlights

The initial picks are held by the Dallas Mavericks, followed by the San Antonio Spurs, and the Philadelphia 76ers. For a complete list of all 59 draft picks, check our detailed NBA Draft order guide.

Top Prospects

Top players expected to be part of the draft include:

Cooper Flagg (Duke)
Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
Ace Bailey
VJ Edgecombe (Baylor)

Other notable prospects are:

Tre Johnson from Texas
Jeremiah Fears from Oklahoma
Kon Knueppel from Duke
Egor Demin from BYU
Khaman Maluach from Duke
Cedric Coward from Washington State

Understanding the Draft Process

Before the draft lottery, a random drawing is supervised by Ernst & Young to determine the pick order, with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announcing the results.

Since 1989, the NBA Draft has consisted of two rounds. The selection order is primarily based on team performance, with unselected players having the chance to try out for any team afterward.

Recent Events

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine occurred from May 11-18, 2025, in Chicago, IL.