For the first time since the draft began in 1997, it will have no competition from live sports or otherwise notable sports news, and will therefore take centerstage. Could this possibly lead to increased popularity for the sport — especially with the arrival of a potentially generational talent?
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Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu is the closest thing to a sure thing heading into the WNBA Draft, and will almost certainly be the No. 1 overall pick. She, teammate Satou Sabally and Baylor’s Lauren Cox are the clear top picks of the draft, but several storylines abound, including the whirlwind three-team trade among the New York Liberty, Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings is the precursor to what could be an eventful draft.
With that, here’s everything you need to tune in to watch the 2020 WNBA Draft, from start time, TV and streaming options and results:
What channel is the WNBA Draft on today?
TV channel: ESPN Live stream: Watch ESPN
ESPN will broadcast the three-round draft on its main channel (after briefly slotting it on ESPN2). All of Friday’s draft can be watched on ESPN or streamed through Watch ESPN.
What time does the 2020 WNBA Draft start?
Date: Friday, April 16 Start time: 7 p. m. ET | 4 p. m. PT
The 2020 WNBA Draft starts at 7 p.m. ET — 4 p.m. ET. The entirety of the three-round draft will take place on Friday, so the second and third rounds’ start times are to be determined.
WNBA Draft results 2020
Below are the results of the first, second and third rounds of the 2020 WNBA Draft:
Round 1 results
Round 2 picks
Round 3 picks
- Traded to Liberty after pick.
** Traded to Lynx after pick.
