How to Watch the 2024 NBA Draft Online (2024)

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Quick Answer: Basketball fans can watch the 2024 NBA Draft online for free with trials to DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV.

The 2024 NBA Draft officially kicks off in Brooklyn, New York, tonight, just a little over a week after the NBA Playoffs wrapped up. Scheduled over two days, the NBA Draft sees 58 picks, 30 teams, and a long list of prospects — including Zaccharie Risacher, Ja’Kobe Walter, Bronny James, Alex Sarr, and more — hoping to hear their names called this week in New York.

The Atlanta Hawks will make their No. 1 pick in the first round at Barclays Center tonight, with the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets rounding out the top three picks in the Draft. Here’s how to livestream the 2024 NBA Draft online (plus ways to watch the first and second round for free).

How to Watch the NBA Draft Online

Said goodbye cable? Here’s where to livestream the 2024 NBA Draft tonight.

Stream the NBA Draft on DirecTV Stream

One of the best ways to livestream tonight’s 2024 NBA Draft online is with a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream. It’s one of our top recommendations for streaming local and national networks alike. We like the DirecTV Stream Choice + Sports package, which carries both ABC and ESPN in its channel lineup. The plan costs $98.99 a month for your first month, then increases to $123.98. Bonus: You can test it out with a five-day free trial to watch the NBA Draft this week free of charge.

Stream the NBA Draft on fuboTV

Another reliable place to catch this week’s 2024 NBA Draft without cable, fuboTV carries both ABC and ESPN in its fuboTV Pro package, making it simple to stream both rounds online. The streaming service includes a seven-day free trial (at the time of this writing), then costs $79.99 a month to continue your subscription.

Stream the 2024 NBA Draft on Hulu + Live TV

The ultimate streaming bundle package, Hulu + Live TV comes with 95+ live TV channels, including ABC and ESPN, so you can stream the NBA Draft online. In addition to its huge list of including TV networks, you’ll also get access to stream Disney+ and ESPN+. It comes with a three-day free trial, with packages starting at $76.99 a month once the trial period ends.

Stream the NBA Draft on Sling TV

Sports fans who want to watch the Round 1 of the NBA Draft tonight can tune in online with a Sling TV subscription. Though you can’t currently get a free trial, a Sling TV package still remains one of the more affordable streaming service options you can find. We recommend Sling’s Orange + Blue plan, which includes access to both ABC and ESPN, starting at $30 for your first month, then $60 after that.

When Is the 2024 NBA Draft? Time, Date, Schedule, TV Channel

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft airs tonight, June 26, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and the second round takes place on Thursday, June 27, at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. Round 1 of the NBA Draft airs on ABC and ESPN, with Round 2 airing on ESPN.

2024 NBA Draft Order: First Round Teams

Here’s the NBA’s order for tonight’s round of the 2024 NBA Draft, with the Atlanta Hawks, the Washington Wizards, and Houston Rockets earning the top picks for Round 1. See the full list of teams on the NBA’s website.