– League’s 25th Annual Draft to be Exclusively Televised by ESPN from 6-8 p.m. CT 

The WNBA Draft 2021 presented by State Farm® will be held on Thursday, April 15. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN with exclusive coverage beginning at 6 p.m. CT, and top prospects will take part virtually. The draft will also be available on the ESPN App.

Through the WNBA App and wnba.com, fans will be able to choose from multiple digital activations throughout the evening, all designed to enhance the draft viewing experience, including “Pick Your Pick” and “Draft Chat.” Through “Pick Your Pick,” fans will cast their votes on who they believe should be the next player to hear their name called on draft night. The Draft Chat room, which will go live at 5 p.m. CT, is designed to create a sense of community for WNBA fans, will give fans unique access to inside takes and live analysis of key draft prospects and their potential impact on teams and the league, as well as an opportunity to hear from special guests. 2

The Dallas Wings own the top pick in the draft, as well as the No. 2, and No. 5 picks in the first round. If the Wings keep and use the No. 1 and No. 2 picks, they will become the first WNBA team ever to make the top two picks in a single draft.