TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to make seven selections at the 2026 NHL Draft, taking place Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. The Lightning’s 2026 draft is presented by Florida Blue.
Round 1 will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26. Rounds 2-7 will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. ESPN and ESPN+ will provide live coverage of Round 1 on Friday in the United States, while NHL Network and ESPN+ will air Rounds 2-7 on Saturday.
Current Lightning Selections
Round 2 – 58th overall
Round 3 – 90th overall
Round 5 – 133rd overall (from Toronto)
Round 5 – 134th overall (from Seattle)
Round 5 – 154th overall
Round 6 – 186th overall
Round 7 – 218th overall
