NBA Draft 2026 guide: Schedule, full order, top prospects and rising prospects

The 2026 NBA Draft, the league’s 80th edition, will take place June 23-24 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The draft follows a two-night format, with Round 1 airing June 23 on ABC and ESPN and Round 2 on June 24 on ESPN.

The Washington franchise secured the No. 1 overall pick through the May 10 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago. Top prospects include Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, while lottery odds were led by Washington, Indiana and Brooklyn at 14%.

2026 NBA Draft: Date, time, and venue

The 2026 NBA Draft will be held across two nights at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, home of the Brooklyn Nets. The first round is scheduled for June 23 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. The second round follows on June 24 at 8 p.m.

ET on ESPN.

The event marks the 80th edition of the NBA Draft and continues the two-night format introduced in 2024. International viewers can stream both rounds through NBA League Pass.

What is the 2026 NBA Draft order?

The draft order was finalized through the NBA Draft Lottery on May 10 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Washington emerged with the No. 1 overall selection, giving the franchise first access to one of the class's premier prospects.

The lottery results for the top selections were: Washington, Utah, Memphis, Chicago, LA Clippers (via Indiana), Brooklyn, Sacramento, Atlanta (via New Orleans), Dallas, Milwaukee, Miami, Oklahoma City (via LA Clippers), Miami and Charlotte.The remainder of the first round and the entire second round are determined by reverse order of regular-season record, with each franchise receiving one first-round and one second-round selection.

2026 NBA Draft format

The NBA will again use its two-night structure. Teams will have five minutes to make first-round selections and four minutes for second-round picks.That format provides front offices additional time to process trade discussions, finalize selections and adjust strategy as the board develops throughout the event.

How to watch NBA Draft Lottery 2026?

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery aired nationally on ABC and was available through the ESPN app and fubo.

The lottery began at 3 p.m. ET on May 10 from Chicago.Fans interested in attending the draft itself can purchase NBA Experiences packages presented by DoorDash. Available offerings may include access to the NBA EXP Lounge, behind-the-scenes experiences, photo opportunities and select meet-and-greet events involving NBA legends and prospects.

2026 NBA Draft Lottery odds

The lottery system continues under rules approved by the NBA Board of Governors in 2017.

The three teams with the worst regular-season records each received a 14% chance at the No. 1 pick (per NBA.com)

* = This pick may be conveyed to the LA Clippers** = This pick may be conveyed to Atlanta (via New Orleans)The next major date arrives on June 23, when speculation gives way to decisions. Front offices have completed the scouting process, prospects have finished workouts, and draft boards are largely set.