The 2025 NBA Draft first round is broadcast on ABC and ESPN, and the second round is on ESPN. The easiest way to watch it for free is if you have an antenna that picks up ABC, you can watch the first round for free. For those without cable, many live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials (ranging from 3 to 5 days), which you can use to watch the NBA Draft for free during the trial period. You can also watch online on ABC.com or ESPN.com by logging in with cable credentials, or through their apps. Summary of free options:
- Watch the first round free over-the-air with an antenna on ABC.
- Use free trials of streaming services that carry ABC and ESPN:
- DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial)
- FuboTV (5-day free trial)
- Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial)
- Sling TV (discounted first month, but no free trial)
- Watch online on ABC and ESPN websites/apps if you have cable credentials.
The draft is June 25 (first round) and June 26 (second round), starting at 8 p.m. ET on both days.
