You can watch the 2026 NBA Draft in the NBA App by tapping the draft broadcast link or logo, which sends you to the live draft coverage area. The NBA’s own app page also says the NBA App is the official mobile app, and a draft-specific page says the draft is accessible from the NBA App, NBA.com, team sites, and select digital platforms.

What to do

  • Open the NBA App on your phone, tablet, or connected device.
  • Look for the draft broadcast logo or draft card and tap it.
  • If the stream routes you to an external broadcast partner, follow the prompt in the app.

What to expect

  • Draft coverage in 2026 was scheduled across two nights, with the first round on June 23 and the second round on June 24.
  • ESPN’s coverage note says fans can catch every selection in the ESPN App and in the NBA streaming hub, which matches the NBA App’s draft access page.
  • The NBA App itself is primarily the official NBA mobile app, so live access may depend on what rights are available in your region or on the linked broadcast platform.

Quick steps

  1. Update the NBA App.
  2. Sign in if prompted.
  3. Find the NBA Draft tile or broadcast logo.
  4. Tap to open the live stream or connected broadcast.
  5. If needed, switch to the ESPN App or another linked platform shown in the NBA App.

If you want the safest setup, open the NBA App a few minutes early so you can confirm whether it launches the draft directly or forwards you to the partner stream.