The 2026 WNBA Draft will be held on Monday, April 13 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. For the third consecutive year, fans are invited to attend in person as top prospects, including Azzi Fudd (UConn), Olivia Miles (TCU), and Lauren Betts (UCLA), begin their professional careers. This year's draft features the league's newest expansion teams, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, who will build their inaugural season rosters.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the picks live on ESPN starting at 7 p.m. ET. The Dallas Wings hold the first overall selection. The event will be preceded by the WNBA Orange Carpet Special on ESPN2 at 5:30 p.m. ET and the WNBA Countdown on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch: The draft airs on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. It can be streamed via ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, YouTube TV, and other live TV services. For cord-cutters, options include ESPN Unlimited subscriptions ($29.99/month) or a Sling TV Day Pass ($4.99/day) specifically for the event.
Key Details: Date: Monday, April 13. Time: 7 p.m. ET. TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes. Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, YouTube TV, Fubo.