How to watch NBA Draft 2025 online: live stream from anywhere in the world

All eyes will be on the Barclays Center in New York this week as the 2025 NBA Draft takes place over two nights for just the second time ever. In total, there will be 59 picks this year, with 30 selections made on night one and the remaining 29 on night two.

Here's how to watch the NBA Draft 2025 from anywhere with a VPN.

For the first time in franchise history, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery, despite having only a 1.8 percent chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick. The Mavs defeated the long odds in the lottery and are now in a prime position to select Duke All-American forward Cooper Flagg.

Rutgers guard Dylan Harper is another baller in high demand and it seems likely that the San Antonio Spurs will take full advantage of their second-overall pick by selecting the 19-year-old. However, there are still question marks over Harper’s teammate Ace Bailey, who is now widely projected to be selected outside of the top five.

Another intriguing storyline will be what the Brooklyn Nets do as they have the most picks with five, including four in the first round. They’ll want to make these count after a disastrous season that saw them win just 26 games in the Eastern Conference.

Other names to look out for in the first round are VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears and Khaman Maluach, all of whom are expected to be snapped up early.

Here's everything you need to know to watch 2025 NBA Draft live streams online and from anywhere.

How to watch NBA Draft 2024 live streams in the U.S.

In the U.S. the NBA Draft airs on ABC and ESPN on Wednesday, June 26, starting at 8 p.m. ET, while the second night of the draft on Thursday, June 27 (8 p.m. ET) will only air on ESPN.

If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package or an antenna, you can get all of those TV channels through a cable TV alternative.

Sling TV is our top pick. Its Orange plan gets you both ABC and ESPN for $45.99/month (50% off your first month).

Sling offers live TV packages that let you watch live NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, F1, Wimbledon, and more, via the likes of ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TBS and TNT. For a limited time, you can get your first month half price.

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How to watch the 2025 NBA Draft from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the draft on your subscriptions?

You can still watch your usual NBA Draft live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are.

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Can I watch NBA Draft live streams in the U.K.

TNT Sports holds the rights to NBA basketball in the U.K., but unfortunately, it doesn't seem like it will be showing the NBA Draft.

However, if you're an American in the U.K. when the draft takes place, you can use NordVPN to watch on ABC/ESPN as if you were back at home.

How to watch 2025 NBA Draft live streams in Canada

Coverage of the 2025 NBA Draft is on TSN. If you don't have that network as part of your cable plan, you can subscribe to its streaming service instead. TSN+ costs $8/month or $80/year.

Outside the Great White North and struggling to access your subscription? You could use a VPN to help you access an NBA Draft stream from anywhere. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch NBA Draft live stream in Australia

In Australia, the 2025 NBA Draft will be broadcast on ESPN which is available via streaming service Kayo Sports.

Plans start from $30/month but you can also get a 7-day FREE trial (or your first month for $1) for anybody who hasn't used the service before.

Remember, if you're outside Oz but want to watch the draft then use NordVPN to catch both days.

2025 NBA Draft order

Round 1 (Picks 1–30)

Dallas Mavericks
San Antonio Spurs
Philadelphia 76ers
Charlotte Hornets
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
New Orleans Pelicans
Brooklyn Nets
Toronto Raptors
Phoenix Suns (from Houston)
Portland Trail Blazers
Chicago Bulls
Atlanta Hawks (via Sacramento)
San Antonio Spurs (via Atlanta)
Oklahoma City Thunder (via Miami/LA Clippers)
Memphis Grizzlies (via Orlando)
Minnesota Timberwolves (via Detroit/New York/OKC/Houston)
Washington Wizards (via Memphis)
Brooklyn Nets (via Milwaukee/New York/Detroit/Portland/New Orleans)
Miami Heat (via Golden State)
Utah Jazz (via Minnesota)
Atlanta Hawks (via LA Lakers/New Orleans)
New Orleans Pelicans (via Indiana)
Oklahoma City Thunder (via LA Clippers)
Orlando Magic (via Denver)
Brooklyn Nets (via New York)
Brooklyn Nets (via Houston)
Boston Celtics
Phoenix Suns (via Cleveland/Utah)
LA Clippers (via Oklahoma City)

Round 2 (Picks 31–59)

Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah)
Boston Celtics (via Washington/Detroit/Brooklyn)
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets (via New Orleans/San Antonio/Phoenix/Memphis)
Philadelphia 76ers
Brooklyn Nets
Detroit Pistons (via Toronto/Dallas/San Antonio)
San Antonio Spurs
Toronto Raptors (via Portland/Sacramento)
Washington Wizards (via Phoenix)
Golden State Warriors (via Miami/Brooklyn/Indiana)
Sacramento Kings (via Chicago/San Antonio)
Utah Jazz (via Dallas)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Chicago Bulls (via Sacramento)
Orlando Magic
Milwaukee Bucks (via Detroit/Washington)
Memphis Grizzlies (via Golden State/Washington/Brooklyn)
Cleveland Cavaliers (via Milwaukee)
New York Knicks (via Memphis/OKC/Boston)
LA Clippers (via Minnesota/Atlanta/Houston)
Phoenix Suns (via Denver/Charlotte/Minnesota)
Utah Jazz (via LA Clippers/LA Lakers)
Indiana Pacers
LA Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies (via Houston)
Orlando Magic (via Boston)
Cleveland Cavaliers
Phoenix Suns (via OKC/Atlanta/Houston)

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