What channel is WNBA Draft 2024 on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Rounds 1-2
After an exhilarating and record-breaking NCAA Tournament, the women’s basketball world is turning its attention to the 2024 WNBA Draft.
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Caitlin Clark is, of course, set to take center stage. After a historic career at Iowa, Clark will embark on her professional career, likely with the Indiana Fever, who own the No. 1 overall pick.
But there lies plenty of intrigue beyond Clark, too. Other top prospects likely to be taken early in the first round include Stanford’s Cameron Brink, South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso and LSU’s Angel Reese.
Here is everything that you need to know about this year’s WNBA Draft, including the start time and TV and streaming options for the annual event.
What channel is the WNBA Draft on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The 2024 WNBA Draft will air live on ESPN. Ryan Ruocco (host) will be joined by Rebecca Lobo (analyst), Andraya Carter (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter). LaChina Robinson (host), Carolyn Peck (analyst) and Chiney Ogwumike (analyst) will be on site for “WNBA Countdown,” which will lead directly into the draft.
The network’s coverage will also include the WNBA “Orange Carpet,” which will showcase the arrival of marquee prospects. Special cameras will take viewers inside five draft rooms: Indiana, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Washington.
Fans hoping to stream the WNBA Draft can do so on Sling. The streaming service is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If the WNBA Draft is not available to watch in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
2024 WNBA Draft start time
- Date: Monday, April 15
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The 2024 WNBA Draft will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, April 15, live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, N.Y.
ESPN’s “WNBA Countdown” will begin at 7 p.m. ET, while the 6 p.m. ET edition of “SportsCenter” will be co-hosted live from Brooklyn, N.Y.
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2024 WNBA Draft order
First round
Pick | Team |
---|---|
1. | Indiana Fever |
2. | Los Angeles Sparks |
3. | Chicago Sky |
4. | Los Angeles Sparks |
5. | Dallas Wings |
6. | Washington Mystics |
7. | Chicago Sky |
8. | Minnesota Lynx |
9. | Dallas Wings |
10. | Connecticut Sun |
11. | New York Liberty |
12. | Atlanta Dream |
Second round
Pick | Team |
---|---|
13. | Chicago Sky |
14. | Seattle Storm |
15. | Indiana Fever |
16. | Las Vegas Aces |
17. | New York Liberty |
18. | Las Vegas Aces |
19. | Connecticut Sun |
20. | Atlanta Dream |
21. | Washington Mystics |
22. | Connecticut Sun |
23. | New York Liberty |
24. | Las Vegas Aces |
Third round
Pick | Team |
---|---|
25. | Phoenix Mercury |
26. | Seattle Storm |
27. | Indiana Fever |
28. | Los Angeles Sparks |
29. | Phoenix Mercury |
30. | Washington Mystics |
31. | Minnesota Lynx |
32. | Atlanta Dream |
33. | Dallas Wings |
34. | Connecticut Sun |
35. | New York Liberty |
36. | Las Vegas Aces |