2026 WNBA Draft Lottery: Channel, time, odds, how to watch lottery
It all comes down to fourteen ping pong balls. The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery will be held on Sunday as the league and WNBPA continue CBA negotiations.
www.usatoday.comShort answer: The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026, with TV coverage beginning around 7:00 p.m. ET and the full telecast wrapping around 9:30 p.m. ET. The draft also features pre-show coverage on ESPN2 and ESPN, including an Orange Carpet special before the main program.[3][4][6]
Details you might want
- Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET (commissioner announces the first pick).[3]
- Pre-game coverage: Orange Carpet on ESPN2 at 5:30 p.m. ET; WNBA Presented by on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. ET.[3]
- Location: The Shed, Hudson Yards, New York City (typical venue for 2026 event).[4]
- Live viewing: ESPN family of networks (and streaming) for the draft and associated wrap-around content.[6][3]
If you want, I can pull the latest official broadcast details or provide a quick reminder for the exact channel in your local area. I can also summarize the current top projected picks and what to watch for in the first round. Please tell me which you prefer.[6][3]