2025 NBA Draft: How to watch tonight, start time, top picks and more - Yahoo Sports
Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books, with Cooper Flagg going to the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 pick as expected. (Here are our Round 1 draft grades). Here’s everything you need to know about Thursday's final night of the 2025 NBA Draft, including times, channels, where to stream it all and the full Draft order.
How to watch the 2025 NBA Draft:
Watch ESPN, ABC and more
DirecTV MySports Pack
Try free at DirecTVDate: Wednesday, June 25 – Thursday, June 26
Draft start time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV channel: ESPN, ABC
Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV
When is the NBA Draft?
The 2025 NBA Draft began Wednesday. The second round will take place Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is the NBA Draft on?
The 2025 NBA Draft will air across ABC and ESPN. ABC will air only the first round, and ESPN will cover both nights of the event.
How to watch the NBA Draft without cable:
Watch ESPN, ABC and more
DirecTV
DirecTV offers multiple live TV packages geared toward sports fans, with access to ESPN's suite of channels, TBS, TNT, USA, FS1, and more starting at $69.99/month. You can try it for free for five days before committing.
Try free at DirecTV
Watch ESPN, ABC and more
Fubo TV
Try free at Fubo2025 NBA Draft order:
Second Round:
31. Minnesota (from UTA)
32. Boston (from WAS)
33. Charlotte
34. Charlotte (from NOP)
35. Philadelphia
36. Brooklyn
37. Detroit (from TOR)
38. San Antonio
39. Toronto (from POR)
40. Washington (from PHX)
41. Golden State (from MIA)
42. Sacramento (from CHI)
43. Utah (from DAL)
44. Oklahoma City (from ATL)
45. Chicago (from SAC)
46. Orlando
47. Milwaukee (from DET)
48. Memphis (from GSW)
49. Cleveland (from MIL)
50. New York (from MEM)
51. Los Angeles Clippers (from MIN)
52. Phoenix (from DEN)
53. Utah (from LAC)
54. Indiana
55. Los Angeles Lakers
Forfeited: New York
56. Memphis (from HOU)
57. Orlando (from BOS)
58. Cleveland
59. Houston (from OKC)
More ways to watch the 2025 NBA Draft:
Watch ESPN, ABC, TNT and get ESPN+
Hulu + Live TV
Try free for 3 days at Hulu
Watch ESPN, TNT
YouTube TV
Try free at YouTube
