NBA 2K26 Global Release Times Confirmed

NBA 2K26 is almost here. Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now as you showcase your moves with “hyper realism,” challenging your friends, or rivals in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes.

While most people will be able to play from this coming Friday, September 5, those who bought the Superstar or Leave No Doubt editions secured early access that let them hit the court a week early from August 29.

We think NBA 2K26 is shaping up well, writing in IGN’s NBA 2K26 review-in-progress: “Despite my problems with its offline-only modes, the fundamental gameplay tweaks show plenty of promise in what I’ve played on my first day with it. I’m especially excited to see how it looks in MyCareer with its new-and-improved storyline, as well as in the potentially wonky online gameplay of MyTeam.”