With the WNBA Draft lottery now in the rearview mirror, all eyes will turn to the Golden State Valkyries, who will build out their roster at the WNBA expansion draft.
The Valkyries will draft from a designated pool of available players who are currently members of the other 12 WNBA teams. Those teams can protect up to six players on their rosters, leaving the unprotected players available to be selected by Golden State.
The Valkyries can select only one available player from each of the 12 WNBA teams. If a player is not currently signed for the 2025 season, Golden State can still acquire the rights to that player.
While the expansion draft will be an important step for the organization, the front office doesn’t have to construct the entire roster in one night. The Valkyries will also participate in free agency and the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Here is everything you need to know about the WNBA expansion draft, including TV and streaming options for the event.
Where to watch WNBA expansion draft: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The WNBA expansion draft will air nationally on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the draft on Sling.
Andraya Carter, Elle Duncan, Chiney Ogwumike and Rebecca Lobo will provide commentary on the ESPN broadcast.
WNBA expansion draft start time
- Date: Friday, Dec. 6
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
The WNBA expansion draft will start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 6. Former professional golfer Michelle Wie West, former NBA guard Baron Davis and rapper E-40 will be announcing the Valkyries’ selections.
WNBA key dates for 2025 season
Here are some key dates on the upcoming WNBA calendar:
- Feb. 1: Players can sign contracts
- April 14: WNBA Draft
- April 27: Training camp begins
- May 16: Regular season begins
- June 1-17: Commissioner’s Cup tournament
- July 1: Commissioner’s Cup championship
- July 17-21: WNBA All-Star break
- July 19: WNBA All-Star Game
- Sept. 11: Regular season ends
- Sept. 14: WNBA Playoffs begin
- Oct. 17: Last possible WNBA Finals date
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