The WNBA Draft has become a marquee event—a milestone that welcomes new talent into the league and sets the tone for the upcoming season.
For our viewers, here is everything you need to know about this year’s WNBA Draft, set to start at 7:00 p.m. ET today.
How To Watch the 2025 WNBA Draft
The WNBA Draft is an annual event that offers teams the opportunity to infuse fresh talent—primarily sourced from college and international leagues—into their rosters. The draft unfolds in three rounds, featuring a total of 36 selections, with 12 picks allocated per round.
A team’s pick order is established based on its performance in the previous season, with the lower-ranking teams granted earlier selections. However, the top four picks are determined through a lottery system that involves non-playoff teams, using a cumulative record from the last two seasons. In the Nov. 17 lottery, the Dallas Wings secured the first overall pick.
Notably, this year’s draft begins with 12 picks in the first round, and the 2025 WNBA Draft report highlighted that the Las Vegas Aces lost their pick for violating league rules on player benefits and workplace policies.
- Date
Monday, April 14, 2025 - Start Time
7:30 p.m. ET - Pre-Draft Coverage
Begins at 7:00 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN
WNBA Draft Broadcast Details
The event is set for Monday night, April 14, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City, upholding a tradition established in recent years. ESPN continues to be the primary broadcast partner for the WNBA Draft, delivering extensive coverage across multiple platforms.
The first round will be broadcast on ESPN’s main channel, ensuring maximum exposure for the most anticipated selections, while the second and third rounds will air on ESPN2 to cover every pick in detail.
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For viewers who favor Spanish-language coverage, ESPN Deportes will simulcast the entire draft, complete with comprehensive analysis and detailed player profiles.
Additionally, the event can be streamed via several major platforms that carry ESPN, including Sling TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV.
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