According to NBAE via Getty Images, the Dallas Wings have secured the coveted No. 1 overall selection in the WNBA Draft for the second consecutive year. This development sets the stage for an eagerly anticipated event spotlighting emerging talent in women’s basketball.
The 2026 WNBA Draft is scheduled to unfold at the renowned venue The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City, with league officials confirming the date as Monday, April 13th. This occasion will see the assembly of promising collegiate athletes poised to embark on professional careers within the WNBA ranks.
Preparation and Timeline Leading to the Draft
The upcoming draft will transpire precisely eight days after the culmination of the 2025/26 NCAA tournament final, thereby maintaining a tightly coordinated schedule between collegiate and professional women’s basketball calendars. Following this pivotal draft, the WNBA is set to commence its preseason activities on Saturday, April 25th, signaling the rapid progression from selection to team integration.