WNBA Draft 2026 live updates: Start time, latest mock draft, predictions, news and analysis

WNBA OffseasonFree Agency TrackerGriner to SunMaking Fever HistoryAngel Reese TradedExpansion Teams ApprovedliveUpdated 50s agoWNBA Draft 2026 live updates: Start time, latest mock draft, predictions, news and analysisFollow live coverage as the 2026 WNBA Draft welcomes a new class of rookies into the league with the Dallas Wings owning the first selectionThe Athletic Live Team and moreApril 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM EDTLauren Betts is expected to be a top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Getty ImagesApril 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM EDTMichael Charles·Staff Writer, LiveWhat time is the WNBA Draft? Getty ImagesThe 2026 WNBA Draft is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT with pre-draft coverage beginning at at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.April 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM EDTMichael Charles·Staff Writer, LiveWelcome to our live coverage! Hello WNBA fans and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of the 2026 WNBA Draft.As franchises around the W continue to make moves this offseason to improve their respective squads, the league gets ready to welcomes a new class of rookies into the fold tonight. The Dallas Wings own the first selection and there are a batch of talented players eligible for selection that could alter the trajectory of the organization that drafts them.From now through the final pick of tonight's festivities and beyond, our team of reporters will be providing the latest analysis, news, reaction and more — so stay tuned.