What channel is the NHL Draft on today? Start time, TV schedule, live stream, picks order for 2026 coverage

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Although the season is over, NHL fans have one last thing to look forward to before heading into a lengthy offseason — the 2026 Draft.

This year's draft is set to bring some elite young talent into the league, hailing from across the country and world. The projected No. 1 pick is 18-year old winger Gavin McKenna, who declared for the draft after just one year at Penn State. If McKenna goes first, he'll end up in Toronto with the Maple Leafs.

Of course, nothing is set in stone. Experts predict the margin will be slim between McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, who's currently a winger for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League. Other notable prospects include Caleb Malhotra, Chase Reid and Carson Carels.

Be sure to tune in as picks are unveiled.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NHL Draft, including TV channel and streaming options for each round.

What channel is the NHL Draft on today?

TV channel: ESPN (Round 1) | NHL Network (Rounds 2-7)
Live stream: fubo

The 2026 NHL Draft begins with Round 1 on Friday, June 26, and concludes with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 27.

Fans in the U.S. can catch the broadcast on ESPN for the first round and switch to NHL Network for Saturday's coverage. Cord-cutters can stream the action live on fubo.

Fubo offers a free trial for new U.S. subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

What time does the 2026 NHL Draft start today?

Date: Friday, June 26
Time: 7 p.m. ET

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 2-7 will take place on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. ET.

NHL Draft order 2026

First round

Pick	Team
1	Maple Leafs
2	Sharks
3	Canucks
4	Blackhawks
5	Rangers
6	Flames
7	Kraken
8	Jets
9	Senators (from Panthers)
10	Predators
11	Blues
12	Devils
13	Islanders
14	Blue Jackets
15	Blues (from Red Wings)
16	Capitals
17	Kings
18	Capitals (from Ducks)
19	Mammoth
20	Sabres (from Oilers via Sharks)
21	Flyers
22	Penguins
23	Bruins
24	Canucks (from Wild)
25	Senators (from Lightning via Kraken via Panthers)
26	Rangers (from Stars via Hurricanes)
27	Sharks (from Sabres)
28	Canadiens
29	Blues (from Avalanche via Islanders)
30	Flames (from Golden Knights)
31	Hurricanes
32	Senators