Where to watch NBA Draft: Live stream 2024 picks
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A little over a week after the NBA Finals concluded, the NBA Draft is here in preparation for next season. Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the NBA Draft, including US and UK options.
For the first time ever, the NBA Draft will be spread across two days. The first round (picks 1-30) will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday. The no. 1 pick goes to the Atlanta Hawks. The second round (picks 31-58) will be held at ESPN's Seaport District Studios in Manhattan. In a rarity, it's unclear who might be among the top picks. Promising prospects include UConn center Donovan Clingan and Purdue Center Zach Edey, as well as French players Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr. Notably, LeBron James' son, Bronny James, has declared for the draft, with many wondering if he will end up on the Los Angeles Lakers like his father.
Keep reading to learn how to tune in live to the NBA Draft, whether you have cable or want to live stream the event. The services we highlight will work for both days of draft coverage.
Where to watch the NBA Draft in the US
The NBA Draft is spread across two days: Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday coverage starts at 8 p.m. ET and airs on both ABC and ESPN. Thursday coverage starts at 4 p.m. ET and airs only on ESPN. If you don't have cable, there are a few different live streaming options that can help you tune in today. The cheapest is ESPN+, which costs $10.99 a month.
If you'd rather explore and live TV package with multiple channels, both Sling TV and Fubo can help you out. For Sling, you'll need to subscribe to the Sling Orange plan, which includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and 31 other channels. Plans cost $40 a month, but Sling usually has a promo going that will shave a few bucks off your first month if you're a new user.
Fubo is a more expensive live TV package, with plans starting at $79.99 a month. The service comes with ABC, ESPN, and more than 180 other channels. New users can get a one-week free trial right now.
Where to watch the NBA Draft in the UK
The NBA Draft will air on Sky Sports in the UK, which means that fans will be able to live stream it via Now TV. Now TV subscription prices vary by plan and commitment, but the service also offers a 24-hour pass for £14.99.
How to watch the NBA Draft from anywhere
If you are traveling away from home during the NBA Draft, you can keep up with your subscriptions using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs allow you to temporarily alter your electronic device's virtual location so that you can still use all of your usual websites and apps. Plus, they're solid ways to boost your online privacy. This option will work best for people who are simply traveling abroad since the services we've outlined today require country-specific payment methods.
Our go-to VPN rec is ExpressVPN, since it's easy to use and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for full details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.