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When Is the 2025 WNBA Draft? 2025 WNBA Draft Date, Start Time, Venue and More

The 2025 WNBA Draft date has been announced.

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The WNBA continues to grow with increased viewership, rising talent, and expanding opportunities for players. The league’s competitive balance keeps improving as rookies and veterans push the game forward. With a strong pipeline of talent entering every year, teams are constantly evolving. The WNBA Draft remains a key moment where franchises add players who can contribute right away and shape the future.

When Is the 2025 WNBA Draft?

The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place on April 14. Tickets go on sale March 21 at 10 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster. Fans can register for updates on ticket packages and pricing.

2025 WNBA Draft Venue

The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place at The Shed in New York. Notably, the 2024 WNBA Draft took place in Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York and was broadcasted nationwide on ESPN. The fans were allowed to attend the WNBA Draft for the first time since 2016.

Monday, April 14… a new class enters the league 🌟

Join us at The Shed for the 2025 #WNBADraft presented by @StateFarm. Exclusive Draft experiences and tickets go on sale March 21 at 10am/ET.

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The 2024 WNBA Draft class featured Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Rickea Jackson, who quickly adjusted to the league and made an impact. They not only settled into key roles but also led their teams in multiple statistical categories. With Clark leading the league in assists and Reese in rebounds, rookies showed they could lead and impact winning early.

2025 WNBA Draft Top Prospects

The 2025 WNBA Draft class features top talents like Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, Olivia Miles, and Hailey Van Lith. Multiple draft boards project Bueckers as the number one overall pick. The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick and could add Bueckers to their backcourt alongside Arike Ogunbowale, strengthening their offense.

2025 WNBA Draft Order

The 2025 WNBA season has a new addition with Golden State Valkyries joining the league. After multiple blockbuster trades in the free-agency period, the 2025 WNBA Draft order for the first-round is as follows, according to Tankathon.

Pick	Team
1	Dallas Wings
2	Seattle Storm
3	Washington Mystics
4	Washington Mystics
5	Golden State Valkyries
6	Washington Mystics
7	New York Liberty
8	Connecticut Suns
9	Las Vegas Aces (forfeited)
10	Chicago Sky
11	Minnesota Lynx
12	Dallas Wings

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