NHL Draft 2026: Where to Watch on TV & Streaming, Draft Order, & More

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2026 NHL Draft: Where to Watch, Date, Time, and Draft Order

The 2026 NHL Draft is tonight, and the Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall draft pick. This is one of the most exciting days of the year for hockey fans.

With that in mind, here is everything that you need to know about the 2026 NHL Draft, including every draft pick the Maple Leafs have going into the event.

What Time is the Draft?

The NHL Draft will take place on June 26th, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time (7:00 PM Eastern Time).

This year’s draft is being held in Buffalo, New York.

What is the Draft Order?

Here is the full order for the entire first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

1. Toronto Maple Leafs
2. San Jose Sharks
3. Vancouver Canucks
4. Buffalo Sabres
5. New York Rangers
6. Calgary Flames
7. Seattle Kraken
8. Winnipeg Jets
9. San Jose Sharks
10. Nashville Predators
11. St. Louis Blues
12. New Jersey Devils
13. New York Islanders
14. Columbus Blue Jackets
15. St. Louis Blues
16. St. Louis Blues
17. Los Angeles Kings
18. Washington Capitals
19. Utah Mammoth
20. Buffalo Sabres
21. Philadelphia Flyers
22. Pittsburgh Penguins
23. Boston Bruins
24. Vancouver Canucks
25. Ottawa Senators
26. New York Rangers
27. San Jose Sharks
28. Montreal Canadiens
29. St. Louis Blues
30. Calgary Flames
31. Carolina Hurricanes
32. Ottawa Senators

Where Can I Watch the 2026 NHL Draft?

There are a few different options for Maple Leafs (and other NHL) fans to watch tonight’s action.

ESPN, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports are all broadcasting the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. The second day of the draft will take place on Saturday, June 27th, and will include rounds 2-7 to complete the draft. To watch Day 2, fans can turn to the NHL Network, Sportsnet, and ESPN+.

What Draft Picks Do the Toronto Maple Leafs Have?

Heading into the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs own seven selections across the seven rounds of the draft. Here are their selections:

• 1st round pick (1st overall)
• 2nd round pick (60th overall)
• 3rd round pick (69th overall)
• 3rd round pick (85th overall)
• 4th round pick (114th overall)
• 5th round pick (158th overall)
• 6th round pick (169th overall)

Who Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Select First Overall?

There are many mock drafts and rankings around, but what do they say about the first overall selection? Who should the Maple Leafs draft?

• The Athletic: Gavin McKenna
• Sam Cosentino: Gavin McKenna
• ESPN: Gavin McKenna
• TSN’s Craig Button: Gavin McKenna