When is NBA Draft?
📅 Nba Draft Calendar (2027)
| Year | Day | Date | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wed | June 23, 2027 | 292 days |
The next NBA Draft is estimated to begin on Wednesday, June 23, 2027. A second night is expected on Thursday, June 24, if the league retains its recent two-night format. The NBA has not yet announced the official dates, venue, start times, ticket release or broadcast schedule.
When Is the 2027 NBA Draft?
The estimated start date for the 2027 NBA Draft is June 23, 2027. This date is not confirmed. Official NBA event listings currently show the date and location as undetermined.
Late June remains the most likely period because recent drafts have taken place during the final part of the month, after the NBA Finals and before the main free-agency period. Only the estimated opening date is included in the countdown because the NBA may adjust the schedule when the 2027 basketball calendar is finalized.
Expected Two-Night Draft Schedule
Round 1: Estimated June 23, 2027
The first round is expected to take place on the opening night. Thirty first-round selections are normally scheduled, although trades can change which team controls each pick before or during the event.
Round 2: Estimated June 24, 2027
The second round is expected one day later if the two-night arrangement continues. The NBA has separated the rounds across consecutive nights since 2024, but the league has not confirmed that format for 2027.
Where Will the 2027 NBA Draft Be Held?
The venue and host city have not been announced. Barclays Center in Brooklyn hosted the 2026 draft, but that does not confirm its return for 2027. The location should be treated as open until the NBA publishes a formal event announcement.
What Changes for the 2027 NBA Draft Lottery?
The 2027 NBA Draft will be the first held under the league’s new 3-2-1 Draft Lottery. The lottery field expands from 14 to 16 teams, including teams that reach the Play-In Tournament but do not advance to the playoffs.
Each participating team receives three, two or one lottery ball under the new allocation rules. All 16 balls are drawn, establishing the order of the first 16 selections in Round 1. Previous lottery drawings determined only the first four picks.
The date, time and broadcast arrangements for the 2027 NBA Draft Lottery have not been released. It is expected to take place before the NBA Draft Combine, following the usual order of the draft process.
When Will 2027 NBA Draft Tickets Go on Sale?
General admission and official experience packages are not yet on sale. The NBA’s experience programme has opened a waitlist, but the event page still lists the date, venue and package details as undetermined.
Ticket availability may differ between the first and second rounds. Buyers should check the confirmed venue, seating location, included hospitality and event night before completing a purchase.
How to Watch the 2027 NBA Draft
Television and streaming information has not been announced. The broadcast schedule will identify which service carries Round 1, which service carries Round 2 and whether international viewers can watch through NBA League Pass.
Start times are also pending. Recent draft nights have begun during evening hours in the United States, but viewers should wait for the official schedule before converting the time to another region.
When Will the Draft Order Be Confirmed?
The first-round order will become clearer after the 2027 Draft Lottery. Pick ownership can continue changing through trades, so the team shown beside a selection before draft night may not be the team that ultimately makes the pick.
The final prospect pool will also develop over several stages. Early-entry candidates are announced first, followed by withdrawal deadlines, combine invitations and the final list of eligible players.
2027 NBA Draft Date Questions
Is June 23, 2027 the official NBA Draft date?
No. June 23 is the current estimated opening date. The NBA has not formally announced the 2027 draft schedule.
Will the 2027 NBA Draft have two nights?
A two-night event is expected, with Round 1 on the first night and Round 2 on the second. The format remains subject to confirmation.
Has the 2027 NBA Draft venue been selected?
No venue has been announced publicly. Ticket pages currently show the location as undetermined.
When will the official date be announced?
The NBA has not provided an announcement timetable. The full date and venue may not be released until the 2026–27 season is underway or its postseason calendar is established.
