The 2025 NBA Draft can be streamed live on ABC and ESPN. The first round is exclusively on ABC and ESPN, while the second round is available on ESPN. The draft begins at 8 p.m. ET for both days, held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
How to Stream the NBA Draft
- Official Streaming: You can watch the NBA Draft live on ABC.com and ESPN.com by signing in with a participating TV provider.
- Streaming Services: Services like Fubo, DirecTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV carry ABC and ESPN channels and allow streaming of the NBA Draft. Many offer free trials for new users.
- Mobile Apps: The ABC and ESPN mobile apps also stream the draft for those who log in with their cable or streaming service credentials.
- Free Options: If you have a TV antenna that receives ABC, you can watch the first round for free.
Key Details for 2025 NBA Draft
- Date: June 25-26, 2025
- Start Time: 8 p.m. ET both days
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Channels: ABC (1st round), ESPN (both rounds)
To watch without cable, consider subscribing temporarily to one of the streaming services mentioned above. Each service typically requires a subscription but may offer a free trial period around the draft dates.
