The madness of the women’s NCAA Tournament has come to an end, and now it's time for the 2025 WNBA Draft. This year, all eyes are on Paige Bueckers, the presumptive No. 1 draft pick and now-former UConn Husky, but Bueckers isn't the only NCAA basketball star about to enter the WNBA. Notre Dame's Sonia Citron and USC's Kiki Iriafen are also in the draft pool tonight.
Are you ready to watch the 2025 WNBA Draft? Here’s everything you need to know, including where Paige Bueckers will end up, the full draft order, where to stream the WNBA Draft tonight and more.
How to watch the 2025 WNBA Draft:
Date: Monday, Apr. 14
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: The Shed at Hudson Yards, NYC
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+, DirecTV, Fubo
The 2025 WNBA Draft will take place this Monday, Apr. 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Coverage of the festivities will officially begin with the WNBA Countdown at 7 p.m. ET.
With the Dallas Wings winning the first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA Draft Lottery, Bueckers is anticipated to be their top selection. The Wings, who only won nine games last year, are looking to retool and make a significant impact in the league.
“We know what No. 1 draft picks can do to this league, how they've impacted other franchises,” said Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller. “It's a truly, truly exciting time to have the No. 1 pick.”
Paige Bueckers, a standout at the University of Connecticut, capped her college career with a national championship, leading the Huskies to their first title in nearly a decade with a dominant 82-59 victory over South Carolina. Bueckers scored 17 points and added six rebounds in the championship game. “It's been a story of resilience, of gratitude, of adversity, of overcoming adversity, just responding to life's challenges,” Bueckers told reporters after the game.
But Bueckers isn’t the only player generating buzz ahead of the draft. Kiki Iriafen from USC and Sonia Citron from Notre Dame are also high on the draft boards. Iriafen is noted for her agility, rebounding instincts, and scoring ability, while Citron has been a key player for the Fighting Irish.
The draft order for the first round is as follows:
- Dallas Wings
- Seattle Storm (from Los Angeles)
- Washington Mystics (from Chicago)
- Washington Mystics
- Golden State Valkyries
- Washington Mystics (via Atlanta, via Dallas)
- New York Liberty (from Phoenix)
- Connecticut Sun (from Indiana)
- Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle)
- Chicago Sky (from Connecticut)
- Chicago Sky (from Minnesota)
- Dallas Wings (from New York, via Phoenix)
In the second round, the picks are as follows:
- Las Vegas Aces (from Los Angeles)
- Dallas Wings
- Minnesota Lynx (from Chicago, via Phoenix)
- Chicago Sky (from Washington via Las Vegas)
- Golden State Valkyries
- Atlanta Dream
- Indiana Fever (from Phoenix)
- Indiana Fever
- Los Angeles Sparks (from Seattle)
- Chicago Sky (from Las Vegas)
- Washington Mystics (from Connecticut)
- Minnesota Lynx
- Connecticut Sun (from New York, via Chicago)
For the third round:
- Seattle Storm (from Los Angeles)
- Dallas Wings
- Los Angeles Sparks (from Chicago)
- Seattle Storm (from Washington)
- Golden State Valkyries
- Dallas Wings (from Atlanta)
- Washington Mystics (from Phoenix)
- Indiana Fever
- Seattle Storm
- Las Vegas Aces
- Atlanta Dream (from Connecticut)
- Minnesota Lynx
- New York Liberty
Tickets for the WNBA Draft on Monday, April 14, 2025, start at $280 before fees, and limited tickets remain available.
As the draft approaches, excitement builds around not only Bueckers but also the potential impact of other top prospects like Iriafen and Citron. The Washington Mystics, who have struggled in recent seasons, hold the No. 3 and No. 4 picks and are expected to make significant moves to improve their roster.
“This draft class is strong, and Citron and Iriafen are fantastic players if available,” said an analyst. “If the Mystics can, drafting Shyanne Sellers at No. 6 would be a steal.”
The Seattle Storm, who finished last season with a solid 25-15 record, have the second pick in the draft thanks to a four-team trade, and they are looking to bolster their lineup as well.
As the WNBA prepares for this pivotal moment in its history, the anticipation for the draft continues to grow. With Bueckers leading the charge, the future of the league looks bright, and fans are eager to see how the selections unfold.
With the Dallas Wings on the clock, the stage is set for an exciting evening of basketball, showcasing the next generation of talent ready to make their mark in the WNBA. Tune in to ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET to catch all the action live!
