when is the mlb draft

The 2025 MLB Draft took place on July 13-14, 2025. The first day started at 6 p.m. ET with the first 43 selections broadcast live on ESPN and MLB Network. The draft included 20 rounds and a total of 615 selections. The event was held in Atlanta, Georgia, near the Atlanta Braves' stadium as part of the MLB All- Star festivities.