How to Follow the 2026 NBA Draft
2026 NBA Draft: how to follow live, get pick alerts, or catch up in 2 minutes the next morning. Results by team updated after draft night.
You do not need to watch three or four hours of ESPN to know what your teams did in the 2026 NBA Draft. There are three ways to follow: stream it live, set pick-by-pick alerts on your phone, or get a personalized audio recap of your teams' picks the next morning. Here is how each works and which app does each job best.
When is the 2026 NBA Draft?
The 2026 NBA Draft is in late June. Round 1 and Round 2 both air the same night on ESPN and ABC. Check nba.com/draft for the confirmed date and start time.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Networks | ESPN and ABC |
| Streaming | ESPN app (TV login required) |
| Round 1 | Picks 1-30 |
| Round 2 | Picks 31-60, same night |
| Total picks | 60 |
How to follow the 2026 NBA Draft
Three modes, depending on how much time you have:
- Watch live. ESPN app or ABC. The only option with real-time commentary, prospect interviews, and picks announced on stage. Requires a TV provider login to stream.
- Pick-by-pick push alerts. theScore and the official NBA app both send a push notification the moment each pick is made. Set your teams in either app before draft night and your lock screen covers it in real time. No commentary, just the pick.
- Next-morning audio recap. If draft night is not an option, Scoutcast.ai generates a personalized 2-minute audio briefing covering your teams' picks, what analysts said about each selection, and what the moves mean for next season. Free, no ads.
Best apps for draft-night alerts and catch-up
| App | Best for | Live streaming | Per-pick push alerts | Morning recap | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN app | Watching live | Yes (TV login) | Yes | No | Free w/ TV login |
| theScore | Lock-screen pick alerts | No | Yes | No | Free |
| NBA app | Official clips and picks | No | Yes | No | Free |
| Scoutcast.ai | Morning audio recap | No | No | Yes (2 min, no ads) | Free |
2026 NBA Draft results
This section will be updated the morning after the draft with full pick-by-pick results. To get results delivered to you automatically, set up Scoutcast.ai with your NBA teams now — the next morning briefing after the draft will cover every pick your teams made, analyst reaction, and what the selections mean for the roster.
Coming after draft night:
- First-round results, picks 1-30
- Second-round results, picks 31-60
- Team-by-team breakdown
- Notable trades and draft-night moves
What to do if you miss the draft
Open Scoutcast.ai the morning after. Pick your NBA teams once, and the briefing covers what each team did — picks, analyst takes, and roster implications — in about two minutes. No scrolling, no autoplay, no ads. For the full breakdown of NBA apps beyond draft season, see the best free NBA news apps in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 NBA Draft?
The 2026 NBA Draft is in late June 2026. Round 1 and Round 2 both air the same night on ESPN and ABC. Check nba.com/draft for the confirmed date and start time.
What channel is the 2026 NBA Draft on?
The 2026 NBA Draft airs on ESPN and ABC. You can stream it on the ESPN app with a TV provider login.
How many picks are in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The 2026 NBA Draft has 60 total picks: 30 in the first round and 30 in the second round. Both rounds air the same night.
How can I get 2026 NBA Draft results without watching live?
theScore and the NBA app both send real-time push notifications per pick. For a next-morning recap covering your specific teams' picks with analyst context, Scoutcast.ai sends a personalized 2-minute audio briefing the morning after the draft. Free, no ads.
What are the 2026 NBA Draft results?
The 2026 NBA Draft takes place in late June. This page will be updated with full first and second-round results, team by team, the morning after the draft.
Last updated June 19, 2026