The 2024 NHL Draft is set to get underway Friday, June 28.
Right on the heels of the Panthers being crowned Stanley Cup champions, the league looks toward the future as top prospects like Boston University's Macklin Celebrini and Russia's Ivan Demidov wait to hear their names called.
The NHL Draft has changed locations in recent years. When the Sharks are on the clock with the No. 1 pick, where will this year's event take place? The Sporting News has answers below.
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Where is the 2024 NHL Draft?
The 2024 NHL Draft will be held at the Las Vegas Sphere, becoming the first event live televised from the $2.8 billion arena.
“The NHL is proud to bring the first sports event and the first live television broadcast to Sphere,” NHL senior executive vice president and chief content officer Steve Mayer said in the league's announcement in May.
"Together with the amazing team at Sphere, we plan to deliver an NHL Draft like no other, introducing the bright future of hockey in an innovative and exhilarating setting.”
The NHL beat out other pro sports leagues like the NFL, NBA and MLB to become the first to host their draft at the innovative venue.
The Sphere only holds 18,600 seats, which makes it the perfect location for a league like the NHL.
For example, the NFL reported that it had a record-breaking 700,000 people attend its outdoor draft in Detroit this past April.
The NBA has held its draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for over a decade, while MLB bounces around draft depending on the All-Star Game's location.
The NHL Draft's one-year marriage with the Sphere serves as the perfect send-off before the event becomes "decentralized" next season, with teams picking from their home markets.
What channel is the NHL Draft on today?
- TV channel (U.S.): ESPN (Round 1) | NHL Network (Round 2-7)
- TV channel (Canada): Sportsnet, TVA Sports
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2024 NHL Draft begins with Round 1 on Friday, June 28, and concludes with Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 29.
2024 NHL Draft TV schedule
Here's a look at the two-day TV schedule for the 2024 NHL Draft.
| Round | Date | Time (ET) | TV (U.S.) | TV (Canada) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, June 28 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo | Sportsnet, TVA Sports |
| 2-7 | Saturday, June 29 | 11:30 a.m. | NHL Network, Fubo | Sportsnet, TVA Sports |
What time does the NHL Draft start today?
The 2024 NHL Draft will have different start times for each day in the two-day event.
| Round | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, June 28 | 7 p.m. |
| 2-7 | Saturday, June 29 | 11:30 a.m. |
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