NBA 2K26 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| The Void Festival! | 2026-04-17 | System override. The Void Festival has breached MyTEAM. High-tier rewards are emerging from the static, and the path to dominance is open! Top MyTEAM Rewards include: Invincible David Robinson, Ben Simmons, 100 OVR Trae Young, Bol Bol, Brandon Ingram, and many more rewards!! |
| NBA 2K26: Season 6 Courtside Report | 2026-04-01 | The ultimate battleground awaits in the NBA Playoffs.Soon, Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks will clash in a fierce duel against the titans of the sport, all determined to prove they’re worthy of lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy.Join Towns in the epic fight during Season 6, and power up your game for the postseason showdown. Form an unbreakable alliance with members of your Crew and compete in The City to earn XP and unlock your final form!Season 6 features anime-themed MyCAREER rewards and hand-drawn MyTEAM cards with a stunning finish that gives them a heroic look and feel. Your quest from Level 1 to Level 40 will require a relentle |
| Bracket Busters Festival! | 2026-03-20 | The Bracket Busters Festival is LIVE. Survive and advance with 100 OVR Jayson Tatum and 100 OVR Stephon Castle. Complete Festival Agendas and use the Exchange to earn Dark Matter and Galaxy Opal stars. The grind starts now! |
| The Fresh Festival is Live | 2026-02-27 | Fresh Festival is officially LIVE. The grind starts now. Add new 100 OVR, Dark Matter, and Galaxy Opal players to your squad today. Lock in Festival players to earn both their NBA and Alumni versions. New talent. New rewards. Your move. |
| NBA 2K26: Season 5 Courtside Report | 2026-02-18 | Class is in session—and we’re not talking about Learn 2K.This Season, we’re celebrating college basketball in NBA 2K26. While 2K is building the definitive basketball universe—uniting the NBA, WNBA, and soon the collegiate ranks under one banner—we’re bringing the campus energy to The City and MyTEAM by featuring 16 iconic universities and some of their biggest stars. Season 5 features all-new content from UCLA, Duke, Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Michigan, Michigan State, Louisville, Purdue, Kentucky, Florida, UNC, Baylor, Houston, Ohio State, and UConn. Celebrate the next generation of players, starring Cameron Boozer and Lauren Betts, ready to c |
| NBA 2K26 Patch Notes v5.0 (February 17) | 2026-02-17 | This update is expected to release on Steam on February 20, 2026.Join the official Discord to get notifications for patch notes, key announcements, and to share your feedback.🔗 http://discord.gg/nba2k |
| All-Star Festival is Live | 2026-02-13 | The All-Star Festival is LIVE in MyTEAM. Win games, earn Festival Event Cards, and exchange them for 100 OVR Dirk Nowitzki, 100 OVR Paul George, Dark Matter Zach LaVine, Dark Matter Victor Oladipo, and more. Collect them all to unlock 100 OVR Yao Ming. |
| Greatness Challenges Live | 2026-02-01 | Play your way in MyTEAM and earn 45 Greatness Reward Players. Complete challenges inspired by real-life feats to unlock 200+ player cards. Finish Challenge Groups for 99 OVR Dark Matter stars, and complete all five to earn 100 OVR Dwyane Wade. |
| King of the Court | 2026-01-16 | Play King of the Court every weekend, Friday 3pm PT to Sunday 11:59pm PT. Post your 4 best scores to climb the leaderboard. With 4 reward tiers and just 3 games needed to lock in a prize – win or lose. Rule the court and claim your crown! |
| NBA 2K26: Season 4 Courtside Report | 2026-01-07 | The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is coming to Los Angeles, where Victor Wembanyama, Tyrese Maxey, and other NBA stars will command the Hollywood spotlight.For Season 4 of NBA 2K26, we’re rolling out the red carpet for ‘Wemby’ and Maxey as this Season’s featured heroes, offering All-Star themed MyCAREER rewards, MyTEAM packs, and jerseys to wear around The City all Season long.Ring in the New Year with a fresh start and a new Season, and chase your goals on and off the court.MyCAREERWhether you’re in the midst of your rookie season or well on your way to becoming the GOAT in MyCAREER, earning a spot in the starting lineup of the All-Star Game is a s |
| NBA 2K26 Patch Notes v4.0 (January 9) | 2026-01-06 | This update is expected to release on Steam on January 9, 2026.Join the official Discord to get notifications for patch notes and key announcements, and to share game feedback.🔗 http://discord.gg/nba2k |
| Jump Start Packs are LIVE!! | 2026-01-02 | The first pack drop of 2026 is here to set the bar. Jump Start your year with the Jump Start Pack in MyTEAM. Build your dream roster with Dark Matter Kawhi Leonard and Tamika Catchings, Galaxy Opal Chet Holmgren and Skylar Diggins, Pink Diamond Amen Thompson, and more! |
| ’Tis the Season is LIVE!! | 2025-12-23 | Your holiday wish just came true. 'Tis the Season Packs are live in MyTEAM and the first wave of Dark Matter players has arrived. Build your lineup with elite talent like LeBron James, Caitlin Clark, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more. |
| King of the Court is LIVE | 2025-12-12 | Enter King of the Court games and climb the leaderboard with your 4 best scores There are 4 tiers of rewards based on performance, and all you need is 3 games played to lock in a prize – win or lose! Rule the court and claim your crown now! |
| NBA 2K26: Season 3 Courtside Report | 2025-11-26 | NBA 2K26 is shifting to a higher gear during Season 3, featuring Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham.Since he was drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, Cunningham’s supercharged playmaking has reignited a spark among Pistons fans, and to start the NBA regular season he has his team, and the fan base, firing on all cylinders.During Season 3 of NBA 2K26, draw inspiration from “MotorCade” and navigate lock-down defenses with elite passing and high-powered scoring. Lead your team to victory as the race to the end of 2025 begins.Celebrate the holidays in The City and earn XP from competing to receive festive MyCAREER rewards and star-studd |
| The MyTEAM Festival LIVE | 2025-11-21 | Win games, earn Festival Event Cards, and exchange them for elite talent including Galaxy Opal Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal, Pink Diamond Paul Pierce and Jonathan Kuminga, Kon Knueppel and De’Andre Hunter, Amethyst Rui Hachimura and Kel’el Ware, plus even more rewards! |
| NBA 2K26 Patch Notes v3.0 (November 28) | 2025-11-17 | This update is expected to release on Steam on November 28, 2025.Join the official Discord to get notifications for patch notes and key announcements, and to share game feedback.🔗 http://discord.gg/nba2k |
| Chills Packs are LIVE | 2025-10-31 | Add spooky talent to your lineup including Pink Diamond Michael Jordan, Breanna Stewart, Cooper Flagg, and more. And don’t miss the Chills Hall of Fame Box which includes a Pink Diamond Player, Pink Diamond Pumpkin Event Card, Galaxy Opal Coach Kevin McHale, and even more treats! |
| King of the Court is LIVE | 2025-10-17 | Enter King of the Court games and climb the leaderboard with your 4 best scores There are 4 tiers of rewards based on performance, and all you need is 3 games played to lock in a prize – win or lose! Rule the court and claim your crown now! |
| NBA 2K26: Season 2 Courtside Report | 2025-10-15 | A new season of NBA basketball is finally here, and all 30 teams are ready to embark on their quest to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy.Coming into this season, NBA 2K26 cover star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is prepared to defend his status as the reigning MVP and NBA Finals champion. But the question is, are you capable of dethroning him?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 nonstop competition along the way. Start your journey by earn |