How to watch 2026 NBA draft

It’s time for one of the best times of the year for NBA fans, the NBA Draft, where teams have the opportunity to draft new, exciting young players to join their team! The first round and second round will be aired on ESPN, with the first round airing only on ABC. The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft will take place on Tuesday, June 23, while the second round will take place on Wednesday, June 24. The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET on both nights at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York