The future of the NBA gets a deeper look during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm, streaming on ESPN+. “#CaptureTheFlagg” has been the motto for many fans of NBA franchises as the top prospect in this draft is Duke SF/PF Cooper Flagg.
Flagg isn’t the only highly-rated prospect entering this year’s draft. Of the 106 players that have filed for early entry, Rutgers PG/SG Dylan Harper and SG/SF Ace Bailey fall behind Flagg as the second and third best prospects. Those players could hear their names called by Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets, who each have the highest odds of winning the No. 1 overall pick tonight at 14%.
See who will win the top pick by finding out how to watch the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, below.
When to Watch
2025 NBA Draft Lottery
- Date: Monday, May 12
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Channel: ESPN
- Stream: ESPN+
How to Watch the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery Live Without Cable TV
Stream the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on ESPN by signing up for a live TV streaming service. You can live stream the show on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device with DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
With ESPN+, you can livestream the 2024 NBA Draft lottery, and thousands of other live sporting events, including the UFC, PGA, NFL, studio shows, and other exclusive content for only $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.
Below, you can learn more about each streaming service to see which fits your budget and needs.
Stream the NBA Draft Lottery Live With DIRECTV STREAM
Boasting a lineup of over 90 channels, the Entertainment plan from DIRECTV STREAM includes tonight’s draft lottery on ESPN and much more for only $85.99 per month for new subscribers.
DIRECTV also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ESPN, TNT, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.
Record your favorite movies, shows, and the biggest highlights of the day with unlimited DVR. Everyone can watch simultaneously with unlimited devices on their home network and up to 3 devices on the go with every plan.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Stream the NBA Draft Lottery Live On Sling TV
As for those who need something that’s more affordable than other streaming services, Sling TV makes the most sense. The service offers plans for as low as $46 per month, which makes it almost twice as affordable as the other streaming options but the choice of channels is slightly more limited.
The Sling Orange plan gives you access to 30+ channels, including ESPN and tonight’s draft.
Each Sling plan offers 50 hours of DVR, Sling Blue allows you to stream on up to 3 channels simultaneously, while Sling Orange allows a single stream, however, Sling Orange & Blue gives you access to up to 4 simultaneous streams.
Save half off on your first month of Sling TV for a limited time.
Stream the NBA Draft Lottery Live On Fubo
Known as a sports-oriented streaming service, you can find all of the ESPN family of networks on Fubo. The Pro plan starts at $84.99 per month and includes ESPN in a lineup of over 200 channels and 100+ live sporting events.
Each Fubo plan includes on-demand shows and movies, the ability to record with unlimited cloud DVR, and you can stream on 10 screens simultaneously.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and save $20 on the first month.
Stream the NBA Draft Lottery Live On Hulu + Live TV
As a Disney-owned streaming service, Hulu + Live TV is the perfect place to watch each reveal during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on ESPN, ESPN+ and much more for only $82.99 per month. In addition to live channels, thousands of hours of on-demand content is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu’s library. Plus, don’t miss any ESPN+ exclusive games as it is also included in the membership.
Rewatch your favorite movies and shows for up to 9 months with unlimited cloud DVR, and watch on up to 2 screens simultaneously.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for 3 days for a limited time.
Stream the NBA Draft Lottery Live On YouTube TV
With a robust lineup of over 100 live channels, stream the draft lottery on ESPN for only $82.99 per month on YouTube TV. Plus, you can record with unlimited DVR and save your content for up to 9 months.
Odds For Each Team of Landing the No. 1 Draft Pick
- Utah Jazz (1) — 14.0 %
- Washington Wizards (2) — 14.0 %
- Charlotte Hornets (3) — 14.0 %
- New Orleans Pelicans (4) — 12.5 %
- Philadelphia 76ers (5) — 10.5 %
- Brooklyn Nets (6) — 9.0 %
- Toronto Raptors (7) — 7.5 %
- San Antonio Spurs (8) — 6.0 %
- Phoenix Suns (9) — 3.8 %
- Portland Trail Blazers (10) — 3.7 %
- Dallas Mavericks (11) — 1.8 %
- Chicago Bulls (12) — 1.7 %
- Sacramento Kings (13) — 0.8 %
- Atlanta Hawks (14) — 0.7 %
Note on traded-pick protections: Philadelphia keeps its pick only if it lands in the top 6; otherwise it transfers to OKC
Sacramento keeps its pick only if it falls at No. 13 or 14; otherwise it goes to Atlanta