2026 WNBA Draft Lottery: Where to watch, date, time, TV, livestream, teams involved, odds for No. 1 pick
Everything you need to know about the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery on Nov. 23
www.cbssports.comThe 2026 WNBA Draft started on Monday, April 13, 2026, with coverage beginning around 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN networks and the draft itself tipping at 7:00 p.m. ET. The event took place in New York City, with ESPN providing live television coverage and a pre-draft “Orange Carpet” special.[3][4][6]
Key times to watch:
- Pre-draft coverage: 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 (Orange Carpet) and 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN (presentations).[3]
- Draft start: 7:00 p.m. ET, with the commissioner announcing the first pick live.[3]
- End of broadcast: roughly 9:30 p.m. ET, depending on length of rounds.[1]
If you’re streaming from outside the U.S., check local sports networks or streaming platforms carrying ESPN, as availability may vary by region. For up-to-the-minute results during the draft, live trackers and multiple outlets provided real-time picks and context throughout the three rounds.[2]