WNBA Draft 2026 Tickets Now Available

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The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 13 at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. This marks the third year the WNBA has opened the draft to live fan attendance. Tickets are now available on StubHub, and the draft order has been set with the Dallas Wings receiving the first overall pick.

Why it matters

The WNBA Draft is a highly anticipated annual event that marks the start of a new season and the introduction of the league's future stars. Allowing fans to attend the draft in person creates an exciting atmosphere and gives them a chance to be part of the moment when players realize their professional basketball dreams.

The details

Tickets to the 2026 WNBA Draft can be purchased through StubHub. The draft order has been set, with the Dallas Wings receiving the first overall pick, followed by the Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky. The draft will also include expansion teams from Portland and Toronto, with their draft positions to be determined after the expansion draft on April 6.

• The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 13.
• The expansion draft for the new Portland and Toronto teams will be held on April 6.

What’s next

The expansion draft for the new Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo teams will take place on April 6, determining their draft positions for the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13.