Here is everything you need to know about NBA 2K26! Based on previous releases, the NBA 2K26 release date is expected to be on Friday, September 5, 2025. This page is updated daily with the latest NBA 2K26 news and info.
NBA 2K – NBA 2K26 Release Dates & Cover Athletes
| Title | Release Date | Cover Athlete(s) | Cover Art |
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| NBA 2K26 | 09/05/25 (estimate) | Predictions: Anthony Edwards, Wemby, or SGA |
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| NBA 2K25 | 09/06/24 | Jayson Tatum, Vince Carter, A'ja Wilson | 
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| NBA 2K24 | 09/08/23 | Kobe Bryant Sabrina Ionescu | 
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| NBA 2K23 | 09/09/22 | Devin Booker Michael Jordan Diana Taurasi Sue Bird J. Cole | 
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| NBA 2K22 | 09/10/21 | Luka Doncic Kevin Durant Dirk Nowitzki Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Candace Parker Rui Hachimura | 
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| NBA 2K21 | 09/04/20 | Zion Williamson Damian Lillard Kobe Bryant | 
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| NBA 2K20 | 09/06/19 | Anthony Davis Dwyane Wade | 
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| NBA 2K19 | 09/11/18 | Giannis Antetokounmpo LeBron James Ben Simmons | 
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| NBA 2K18 | 09/19/17 | Kyrie Irving Shaquille O'Neal DeMar DeRozan | 
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| NBA 2K17 | 09/20/16 | Paul George Kobe Bryant Pau Gasol Danilo Gallinari | 
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| NBA 2K16 | 09/29/15 | Stephen Curry James Harden Anthony Davis Michael Jordan Marc & Pao Gasol Tony Parker Dennis Schroder | 
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| NBA 2K15 | 10/07/14 | Kevin Durant | 
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| NBA 2K14 | 10/01/13 | LeBron James | 
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| NBA 2K13 | 10/02/12 | Blake Griffin Kevin Durant Derrick Rose | 
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| NBA 2K12 | 10/04/11 | Michael Jordan Magic Johnson Larry Bird | 
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| NBA 2K11 | 10/05/10 | Michael Jordan | 
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| NBA 2K10 | 10/06/09 | Kobe Bryant | 
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| NBA 2K9 | 10/07/08 | Kevin Garnett | 
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| NBA 2K8 | 10/02/07 | Chris Paul | 
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| NBA 2K7 | 09/25/06 | Shaquille O'Neal | 
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| NBA 2K6 | 09/26/05 | Shaquille O'Neal | 
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| NBA 2K5 | 09/28/04 | Ben Wallace | 
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| NBA 2K4 | 10/21/03 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K3 | 10/07/02 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K2 | 10/24/01 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K1 | 10/31/00 | Allen Iverson | 
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| NBA 2K | 11/10/99 | Allen Iverson | 
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NBA 2K26 News & Rumors
- 2K has started recording new commentary for NBA 2K26 (Feb 11, 2025)
- NBA 2K26 Summer League Begins July 10 (Jan 27, 2025)
NBA 2K26 FAQ
Is there going to be an NBA 2K26?
Yes
When is the NBA 2K26 Release Date?
Based on previous releases, the NBA 2K26 release date is expected to be on Friday, September 5, 2025
Is NBA 2K26 Cross Platform / Crossplay?
Crossplay is available for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5
What platforms will NBA 2K26 be available on?
NBA 2K26 will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, and PC/Steam, and to be determined for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
When can I pre-order NBA 2K26?
You can pre-order NBA 2K26 in July 2025
How much does NBA 2K26 cost and what editions?
Expect to have a variety of editions with different prices similar to previous years:
- NBA 2K26 Standard Edition – $69.99
- NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition – $79.99
- NBA 2K26 All-Star Edition – $99.99
- NBA 2K26 Hall of Fame Edition (includes NBA League Pass) – $149.99
Where can I buy NBA 2K26 ?
NBA 2K26 will be available to buy from the official NBA 2K store, Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, and more outlets.
When will NBA 2K26 News be available?
Expect the NBA 2K26 news cycle to start in July 2025
Who are the NBA 2K26 Cover Athletes?
Cover Athlete predictions include Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, and more.
What are the NBA 2K26 new features and game modes?
NBA 2K26 is expected to feature the traditional game modes that have been a of staple of the NBA 2K series for several years, which include MyCAREER, MyTEAM, The City, MyNBA, Play Now Online, and Blacktop.
When is the official NBA 2K26 Trailer?
Expect the official NBA 2K26 Trailer in July or early August 2025
Who are the top rated players in NBA 2K26?
Depending on how the 2024-2025 NBA season and playoffs plays out in terms of player performances, the top rated players in NBA 2K26 will likely be comparable to top players in the game at the end of the season. Current top players include Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, Steph Curry, and more.
Will there be an NBA 2K26 demo?
The last few NBA 2K iterations have had no demo, so no demo is expected for NBA 2K26 unless 2K decides to change course on that.
Key Dates
Here are the estimated key dates and times for the NBA 2K26 announcements and content schedule:
July 2025
- NBA 2K26 Summer League Begins (July 10)
- NBA 2K26 officially announced
- NBA 2K26 new features announced
- NBA 2K26 pre-orders available and pre-order bonuses announced
- NBA 2K26 released date announced
- NBA 2K26 official trailer revealed
- NBA 2K26 rookie player ratings announced
August 2025
- NBA 2K26 game modes and full features revealed: MyCAREER, The City, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, MyPLAYER Builder
- NBA 2K26 Community Day
- NBA 2K26 player ratings revealed
September 2025
- NBA 2K26 soundtrack revealed
- NBA 2K26 Early Tip-Off
- NBA 2K26 launch
Conclusion
Stay tuned as NBA 2KW is covering all of the upcoming and latest news and rumors about NBA 2K26!
