At stake? The golden ticket to select AJ Dybantsa, the consensus No. 1 overall prospect and a generational wing talent touted as the most impactful draft prize since Victor Wembanyama. Landing Dybantsa—or other elite tier-one prospects like Cameron Boozer or Darryn Peterson—represents a franchise-altering opportunity for the teams at the bottom of the standings.
While every lottery team arrives with hope, the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets enter the day with the greatest expectations, each holding a league-high 14% chance at the top pick.
How to watch NBA Draft Lottery: TV channel, live stream
- TV Channel: ABC / ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free!)
- Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Basketball fans in the U.S. can catch the drama live on ABC or ESPN. If you're looking to stream the event, it is available on ESPN+ or through platforms like Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
When and where is the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?
- Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Today)
- Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery tips off at 3 pm ET, live from Chicago, Illinois.
The fate of the league's future will be decided in real-time in the heart of Chicago. The results will set the stage for the 2026 NBA Draft, which returns to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn next month.How the NBA Draft Lottery Works
2026 NBA Draft Lottery Odds (Top 5)
| Team | Record | Odds for No. 1 |
| Washington Wizards | 17-65 | 14.0% |
| Indiana Pacers | 19-63 | 14.0% |
| Brooklyn Nets | 20-62 | 14.0% |
| Utah Jazz | 22-60 | 11.5% |
| Sacramento Kings | 22-60 | 11.5% |
What are other key dates for the 2026 Draft process
- May 10: NBA Draft Lottery (Today)
- May 11–18: NBA Draft Combine (Chicago)
- June 15: NBA Early Entry Withdrawal Deadline (5 PM ET)
- June 23: 2026 NBA Draft First Round (Barclays Center, Brooklyn)
- June 24: 2026 NBA Draft Second Round