WNBA Mock Draft 2026: Projecting Rounds 1-2 for Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, more
Here's a look at The Sporting News' latest pick projections for the 2026 WNBA Draft, now going from picks No. 1 through No. 30.
www.sportingnews.comShort answer: The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026, with TV coverage beginning around 7:00 p.m. ET and the full telecast wrapping around 9:30 p.m. ET. The draft also features pre-show coverage on ESPN2 and ESPN, including an Orange Carpet special before the main program.[3][4][6]
Details you might want
- Start time: 7:00 p.m. ET (commissioner announces the first pick).[3]
- Pre-game coverage: Orange Carpet on ESPN2 at 5:30 p.m. ET; WNBA Presented by on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. ET.[3]
- Location: The Shed, Hudson Yards, New York City (typical venue for 2026 event).[4]
- Live viewing: ESPN family of networks (and streaming) for the draft and associated wrap-around content.[6][3]
If you want, I can pull the latest official broadcast details or provide a quick reminder for the exact channel in your local area. I can also summarize the current top projected picks and what to watch for in the first round. Please tell me which you prefer.[6][3]