The 2025 NBA Draft Presented by State Farm is set to unfold over two nights, and ESPN platforms will offer exclusive live coverage. Whether you’re watching on TV, streaming online, or listening on the radio, here’s everything you need to know to follow all the action from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
NBA Draft TV Schedule
Night One – Wednesday, June 25
- Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Round: First Round
- Where to Watch:
- ABC – Hosted by Kevin Negandhi, with analysts Stephen A. Smith and Bob Myers
- ESPN – Hosted by Malika Andrews, with analysts Jay Bilas, Kendrick Perkins, Andraya Carter, and Shams Charania
Night Two – Thursday, June 26
- Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Rounds: Second Round
- Where to Watch:
- ESPN only – Hosted again by Malika Andrews, with full analyst team coverage
Pre-Draft Programming on ESPN
Tuesday, June 24
- NBA Draft Special – 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, June 25
- NBA Today from Barclays – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET
- Draft Red Carpet Special – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET
How to Stream the NBA Draft
All ESPN and ABC coverage is available to stream via:
- ESPN App
- WatchESPN.com
- ABC Live (with participating TV provider login)
Radio and Social Media Coverage
- ESPN Radio will provide national audio coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. ET both nights. Hosted by Alan Hahn with analysts P.J. Carlesimo, Seth Greenberg, and Cory Alexander.
- Live Reaction Show: ESPN’s NBA Draft Live Reaction Show begins at 7:50 p.m. ET on June 25 on:
- YouTube
- Hosted by Brian Windhorst and Omaha Productions’ “Numbers on the Board” crew
Don’t Miss:
- The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 1 pick after winning the lottery in May.
- Duke forward Cooper Flagg is the favorite to go first overall.
Whether you’re tuning in for the top picks, trade surprises, or future stars, ESPN’s full coverage ensures you won’t miss a moment of the 2025 NBA Draft.