The WNBA officially enters a new era on Wednesday as the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft takes place, with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo set to build their inaugural rosters live on ESPN. The draft is scheduled for 3:30 p.

The two newest WNBA franchises select players from the league's 13 existing teams today at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, with streaming available on multiple platforms.

Set a reminder now. Check ESPN or WNBA.com for any last-minute schedule changes. During the live broadcast, you'll watch a two-round, snake-format process unfold in real time, with roster lists and selections displayed as each pick is announced.

The two newest WNBA franchises, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, are gearing up to add to their rosters in 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft.

Here’s a recent WNBA story from the Associated Press: NEW YORK (AP) — The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun. It will be a busy week ...

Here's how to watch the 2026 WNBA expansion draft, including TV channel and streaming options for the highly-anticipated event.