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NBA 2K26

2K
Available on
PS5
  • PS Plus required for online play
  • In-game purchases optional
  • Supports up to 10 online players with PS Plus
  • Online play optional
  • 1 - 4 players
  • Remote Play supported
  • PS5 Version
    Vibration function and trigger effect supported (DualSense wireless controller)
  • PS5 Pro Enhanced
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Editions:

Standard Edition
PS4PS5
  • NBA 2K26 for PS4®
  • NBA 2K26 for PS5®
Superstar Edition
PS5
  • NBA 2K26 for PS5®
  • 100,000 VC
  • MyTEAM Content
  • MyCAREER Content
SLAM Edition
PS4PS5
  • NBA 2K26 for PS4®
  • NBA 2K26 for PS5®
  • 35,000 VC
  • MyTEAM Content
  • MyCAREER Content

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What is NBA 2K26?

Ball over everything.

Bragging rights are on the line in NBA 2K26.

Experience authentic gameplay, build your legend in MyCAREER, and collect and compete with stars in MyTEAM.

Silence the competition and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.

New and improved features

Why you should play NBA 2K26

Introducing just some of the gameplay refinements and presentational enhancements of NBA 2K26

Expanded MyTEAM experience

NBA 2K26 brings NBA and WNBA players together for the first time in MyTEAM. Collect player cards from both leagues and compete with unique lineup combinations.

Further MyTEAM additions include new Game Changer Cards, All-Star Team-Up, a new arena featuring your accolades and much more. 

More responsive ProPLAY™  

ProPLAY is evolving on PlayStation®5. The revolutionary gameplay technology now uses actual NBA footage to directly translate your favorite NBA stars’ signature moves and distinct movements to create thousands of realistic animations.

Experience immersive gameplay that looks smoother, feels faster, and flows more seamlessly than any NBA 2K game to date.

Welcome back to The City

Competition, community and status lay the foundation of this burgeoning basketball mecca.

The City in NBA 2K26 is driven by hoops, with a more accessible and competitive layout to keep you on the court more often. It introduces a host of all-new features including fresh Crews, redesigned Parks, MyPLAYER leaderboards to climb and Street King status to aim for.

MyPLAYER, your way

Shape your NBA career with the MyPLAYER Builder and explore endless possibilities with all-new animations, archetypes and templates in NBA 2K26 to bring your vision to life.

Whether you’re a veteran player or rookie finding your footing, navigating the MyPLAYER Builder in 2K26 is intuitive and easy to understand, thanks to new and expanded features for added build clarification.

Get personal with MyNBA

Experience all-new unique storylines and more immersion in MyNBA. From the ability to play in the NBA Playoffs online to improved simulations, dynamic banners, offseason MyGM scenarios and more, this year builds on the rich history of this iconic mode with expanded features.

You have the power to reshape the league and leave an indelible mark – are you ready to build the next great dynasty?

Play Now, MyNBA and The W are available offline. All other game modes and features require Internet connection and may require online account registration (varies 13+).

PlayStation Blog

See how NBA 2K26 captures authentic NBA presentation

NBA 2K26 delivers improved player fidelity, enhanced arena visuals, heightened atmospheres, more authentic player interactions, high-intensity late-game commentary and much more.

Learn about how player uniforms are now so detailed that you can make out the ultra-fine stitching, how the courts are brought to life with greater sheen and grain contrast (and how every team's court is unique), and about several other presentational improvements at PlayStation Blog.

Read more at PlayStation Blog

PlayStation Blog content is published in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese. NBA 2K26 posts including this one may not be available in all regions.  Please check your local PlayStation Blog and search as necessary.

Latest update

Season 2 of NBA 2K26 has arrived

All 30 teams are ready to embark on their quest to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy.

During Season 2 of NBA 2K26, establish your goals and start building on standout performances in MyCAREER, MyTEAM and The City*.

The road to the NBA Finals begins with NBA tip-off and will surely feature iconic moments, game-winning buzzer beaters and non-stop competition along the way.

Set your sights on becoming the best in Season 2 and beyond, and dominate the court all Season long like SGA, Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony.

Seasonal Rewards available in NBA 2K26 Season 2

Earn Rewards across MyTEAM, MyCAREER and The W

Season 2 introduces Community Builds – unique, competitive templates submitted by some of the best build makers in the NBA 2K community. Use these as a blueprint to build your MyPLAYER to compete at the highest level. 

In MyCAREER, express yourself with new stylish and spooky cosmetics that showcase your flair, cruise The City with the Level 18 Low Rider Car, and strike fear into opponents with Level 32 Vampire Eyes. Additional Season 2 rewards are available. 

The community has wasted no time combining NBA and WNBA players for unique MyTEAM lineups. For Season 2, there are even more NBA and WNBA cards to collect and insert into your lineups. Collect them all and maximize their talent with complementary players.

Upgrade your Season

Take advantage of additional content with two premium paid Season Pass options: Pro Pass or the Hall of Fame Pass.

Pro Pass: Season 2

Includes:
  • Unlock access to 40 levels of earnable premium rewards
  • Up to 45,000 earnable VC as you progress through the Season
  • Court Vision Glowing Eyes, Mind Game Glow Mask, DIamond J.R. Smith MyTEAM Card
  • Season 2 Pro Pass Pack

Hall of Fame Pass: Season 2

Includes:
  • Everything in the Pro Pass
  • Four additional Season Pass rewards
  • 15% XP Booster for the entire Season
  • 10 Level Skips immediately applied to the Season reward track
  • 15,000 VC

How innovative PS5 features enhance NBA 2K26

Fast loading

The ultra-high speed SSD maximises your play sessions with near-instant load times for installed PS5 games.

Haptic feedback

Responsive vibrations react to your in-game actions so you feel every movement of every play, from defensive blocks to nothing but net.

3D Audio

Experience what it feels like to take to the most famous courts in basketball as 3D audio brings the crowd to life.

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PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle

Ball over everything with the PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle.

Play NBA 2K26 with PS5 innovations including 4K and HDR visuals1, haptic feedback with the DualSense® wireless controller, and incredible speed with the PS5’s SSD.

The PlayStation 5 Console – NBA 2K26 Bundle includes2:

  • PlayStation®5 Console with 1TB SSD
  • DualSense® wireless controller
  • NBA 2K26 Standard Edition voucher3
  • ASTRO’s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game. PS5® console may need to be updated to the latest system software version. Internet connection required.)
  • 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI® cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials

1 4K and HDR require a 4K and HDR compatible TV or display.

2 Bundle contents vary depending on market. Please check local PlayStation Direct listings.

3 Account for PlayStation™Network and internet connection required to redeem voucher. 

Release dates, PS5 models and availability may vary by region, please check direct.playstation.com where available. Where PlayStation Direct is not available, please check with local retailers. Bundle releases on September 5 except for: September 12 for Asia West; September 18 for the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia. 

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Calling new players

Get started in NBA 2K26

There are more ways than ever to play NBA 2K, from building your own legendary team and leading them to glory, to challenging friends in online pick-up games. Our quarter-by-quarter guide is here to help get you off the bench and into the action.

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Platform:
PS4, PS5
Release:
5/9/2025
Publisher:
2K
Genres:
Sport
Voice:
English
Screen Languages:
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
To play this game on PS5, your system may need to be updated to the latest system software. Although this game is playable on PS5, some features available on PS4 may be absent. See PlayStation.com/bc for more details.

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You can download and play this content on the main PS5 console associated with your account (through the “Console Sharing and Offline Play” setting) and on any other PS5 consoles when you login with your same account.
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