Where to Watch 2025 NBA Draft? Check Out NBA Draft Time, Venue, Viewing Options
It’s NBA Draft Time, an annual event where NBA teams select eligible players—primarily top college athletes and international prospects—to join the league. Founded in 1947, it’s now a two-round, 59-player affair (a second-round pick was lost due to penalties). This year, the draft takes place over two nights: June 25 (Round 1) and June 26 (Round 2).
While the NBA Draft is seen as a mega event, it allows teams to select young talent from the available pool to strengthen their squads and invest in the future. This year continues the two-night format, introduced in 2024, which allows more time for interviews and player coverage. It also ensures prime-time slots for Round 2 after midday viewership for the first round didn’t perform as well.
The following are the 2025 NBA Draft time according to the different time zones
In the U.S., draft nights begin at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). For international viewers, the timing will differ as per the time zones. Check out the NBA Draft time in your region below.
NBA Draft Timings
Brazil: 9 p.m.
Toronto: same as the U.S.
India: 5:30 a.m. IST (next morning)
Philippines: 8 a.m. PHT (next day)
Japan: 9 a.m. JST (next day)
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Where to Watch 2025 NBA Draft?
While the 79th annual draft will be held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in New York, the live event will be televised or available on digital platforms. Check out the viewing options for the 2025 NBA Draft below,
For the United States, the live telecast of the 2025 NBA Draft will be available on Round 1: ABC + ESPN, while Round 2 will be available on ESPN only. The Live Streaming of the 2025 NBA Draft will be available on the ESPN App, ESPN+, or TV streaming services (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream). The separate audio coverage will be available on ESPN Radio.
The Canadian fan base will be able to watch the 2025 NBA Draft on TSN and Sportsnet (cable/TV). While the NBA League Pass will also provide complete coverage in Canada. For Brazil, Amazon Prime Video Brazil holds NBA broadcast rights, covering regular season, playoffs, and the Finals. The NBA League Pass International is available and includes draft coverage for international markets, including Brazil.
The Asian coverage will differ according to the country, with JioCinema and NBA League Pass providing the live coverage in India, while Cignal, One Sports, and NBA Philippines provide the streaming option in the Philippines. Rakuten holds exclusive NBA broadcast rights in Japan and will provide the live coverage of the NBA Draft 2025.
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