NBA Draft 2026 to Take Place at Barclays Center

Two-day event scheduled for June 23-24 in Brooklyn

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:50pm

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The NBA has announced that the 2026 NBA Draft will be held over two days, June 23-24, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The first round will air on ABC, ESPN, and the ESPN App on June 23, while the second round will be broadcast on ESPN and the ESPN App on June 24. Coverage will begin at 8 p.m. ET both nights.

Why it matters

The NBA Draft is one of the league's marquee offseason events, with teams looking to add top talent through the selection of college and international players. Hosting the Draft at Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets, provides a high-profile venue in a major media market.

The details

This will be the third straight year the NBA Draft has been a two-day event. The first round will have a five-minute time limit between picks, while the second round will have a four-minute limit. The 2026 NBA Draft will continue the league's recent tradition of holding the event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

  • The 2026 NBA Draft will take place on June 23-24.
  • The first round will air on June 23.
  • The second round will air on June 24.

The players

Barclays Center

The home arena of the Brooklyn Nets and the host venue for the 2026 NBA Draft.

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What’s next

The 2026 NBA Draft order will be determined by the league's draft lottery, which is scheduled to take place in May 2026.

The takeaway

The NBA continues to make the draft a marquee two-day event, providing maximum exposure for the league's future stars as they are selected by teams looking to build championship contenders.