NBA 2K26 has been officially unveiled by 2K and Visual Concepts, with several editions to choose from. The yearly sports title features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on its cover and is coming to multiple platforms, both current and last generation.
The release date is already out, including one for early access, but when exactly does NBA 2K26 release? Our handy timer will be up for every timezone and region.
NBA 2K26 Release Date Timer
The Standard edition of NBA 2K26 launches globally on September 5, 2025, while the Superstar or Leave No Doubt editions will be available a week early on August 29, 2025. Here are the relevant countdown timers for both editions:
NBA 2K26 has a global release, which means that the game will launch across all regions, platforms, and time zones at the same time. Here’s a table with the timings for your relevant regions, just in case.
| Region | Early Access Launch | Standard Edition Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Aug 29 – 11:00 AM | Sept 29 – 11:00 AM |
| Mexico City (CDT) | Aug 29 – 11:00 AM | Sept 29 – 11:00 AM |
| New York (EDT) | Aug 29 – 01:00 PM | Sept 29 – 01:00 PM |
| Toronto (EDT) | Aug 29 – 01:00 PM | Sept 29 – 01:00 PM |
| Brasilia (BRT) | Aug 29 – 02:00 PM | Sept 29 – 02:00 PM |
| London (BST) | Aug 29 – 06:00 PM | Sept 29 – 06:00 PM |
| Madrid (CEST) | Aug 29 – 07:00 PM | Sept 29 – 07:00 PM |
| Johannesburg (SAST) | Aug 29 – 07:00 PM | Sept 29 – 07:00 PM |
| Nairobi (EAT) | Aug 29 – 08:00 PM | Sept 29 – 08:00 PM |
| Kuala Lumpur (MYT) | Aug 30 – 01:00 AM | Sept 30 – 01:00 AM |
| Beijing (CST) | Aug 30 – 01:00 AM | Sept 30 – 01:00 AM |
| Seoul (KST) | Aug 30 – 02:00 AM | Sept 30 – 02:00 AM |
| Tokyo (JST) | Aug 30 – 02:00 AM | Sept 30 – 02:00 AM |
| Sydney (AEST) | Aug 30 – 03:00 AM | Sept 30 – 03:00 AM |
While the release date timer above matches what’s on the official website, a difference of an hour before and after launch is normal. 2K has been known to change the release times slightly.
NBA 2K26 Release Platforms
NBA 2K26 is coming to PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2. You can now pre-order it from several storefronts and play it a bit early as well.
Is NBA 2K26 Coming to Xbox Game Pass?
No, NBA 2K26 is not coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Is NBA 2K26 Coming to PlayStation Plus?
No, NBA 2K26 is not coming to PlayStation Plus at launch.
Overall, NBA 2K26 is releasing slightly earlier than its predecessor but remains in line with the series’ usual yearly schedule. The game continues to support both generations of consoles, which makes sense given that a large portion of the audience is still on last-generation hardware, including the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Published: Jul 11, 2025 07:59 am