What channel is the NHL Draft on today? Start time, TV schedule, live stream, picks order for 2026 coverage

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Although the season is over, NHL fans have one last thing to look forward to before heading into a lengthy offseason — the 2026 Draft.

This year’s draft is set to bring some elite young talent into the league, hailing from across the country and world. The projected No. 1 pick is 18-year old winger Gavin McKenna, who declared for the draft after just one year at Penn State University. If McKenna goes first, he’ll end up in Toronto with the Maple Leafs.

Of course, nothing is set in stone. Experts predict the margin will be slim between McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, who’s currently a winger for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League. Other notable prospects include Caleb Malhotra, Chase Reid and Carson Carels. 

Be sure to tune in as picks are unveiled.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 NHL Draft, including TV channel and streaming options for each round.

 What channel is the NHL Draft on today?

• TV channel: Sportsnet, TVA Sports
• Live stream: Sportsnet via Prime Video

The 2026 NHL Draft begins with Round 1 on Friday, June 26, and concludes with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 27.

Fans can watch all the proceedings on Sportsnet, which is also available to stream via Prime Video. 

What time does the 2026 NHL Draft start today?

• Date: Friday, June 26
• Time: 7 p.m. ET

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft will take place on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET. Rounds 2-7 will take place on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. ET. This year’s draft will be held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

NHL Draft order 2026

First round

PickTeam1Maple Leafs2Sharks3Canucks4Blackhawks5Rangers6Flames7Kraken8Jets9Senators (from Panthers)10Predators11Blues12Devils13Islanders14Blue Jackets15Blues (from Red Wings)16Capitals17Kings18Capitals (from Ducks)19Mammoth20Sabres (from Oilers via Sharks)21Flyers22Penguins23Bruins24Canucks (from Wild)25Senators (from Lightning via Kraken via Panthers)26Rangers (from Stars via Hurricanes)27Sharks (from Sabres)28Canadiens29Blues (from Avalanche via Islanders)30Flames (from Golden Knights)31Hurricanes32Senators

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