What channel is NHL draft on today? Start time, TV schedule, full first-round draft order

The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft begins on June 27 and the New York Islanders are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick.

The Islanders were awarded the top pick at the NHL’s draft lottery on May 6, jumping 10 spots from their No. 11 pre-draw ranking. The San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks and the Utah Mammoth will follow the Islanders before the Nashville Predators make their pick at No. 5 overall.

The Predators’ pick at No. 5 will be their highest selection in the draft since taking defenseman Seth Jones at No. 4 overall in 2013.

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Here’s how to watch the 2025 NHL Draft:

What channel is the NHL draft on today?

The 2025 NHL Draft will be televised by ESPN. Streaming options for the draft include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

What time does the 2025 NHL Draft start?

Start time: 6 p.m. CT on June 27

The first round of the NHL Draft will take place on 6 p.m. CT on June 27, with the rest of the draft to follow at 11 a.m. CT on June 28.

How many picks do the Nashville Predators have in the 2025 NHL Draft?

The Predators have a total of nine selections in the 2025 NHL Draft, including three in the first round:

Full first round draft order for the 2025 NHL Draft

1. New York Islanders

2. San Jose Sharks

3. Chicago Blackhawks

4. Utah Mammoth

5. Nashville Predators

6. Philadelphia Flyers

7. Boston Bruins

8. Seattle Kraken

9. Buffalo Sabres

10. Anaheim Ducks

11. Pittsburgh Penguins

12. Pittsburgh Penguins (from NY Rangers)

13. Detroit Red Wings

14. Columbus Blue Jackets

15. Vancouver Canucks

16. Montreal Canadiens (from CGY)

17. Montreal Canadiens

18. Calgary Flames (from NJD)

19. St. Louis Blues

20. Columbus Blue Jackets (from MIN)

21. Ottawa Senators

22. Philadelphia Flyers (from COL)

23. Nashville Predators (from TBL)

24. Los Angeles Kings

25. Chicago Blackhawks (from TOR)

26. Nashville Predators (from VGK via SJS)

27. Washington Capitals

28. Winnipeg Jets

29. Carolina Hurricanes

30. San Jose Sharks (from DAL)

31. Philadelphia Flyers (from EDM)

32. Calgary Flames (from FLA)

Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Alex at jdaugherty@gannett.com. Follow Alex on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @alexdaugherty1. Also check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds.

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What channel is NHL draft on today? Start time, TV schedule, full first-round draft order

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