NBA 2K26 Launch Times Revealed

NBA 2K26 releases this Friday, September 5, and if you’re wondering exactly when it unlocks, 2K Sports has announced those details so you can find out precisely when you can start playing.

People who bought the more expensive Superstar ($100) or Leave No Doubt ($150) editions can already begin playing via early access–the game actually unlocked back on August 29 for these people.

For everyone else, though, NBA 2K26 will unlock beginning around midnight local time in most places on September 5. Below are the global unlock times for console and PC, as shared by 2K Sports.

NBA 2K26’s various editions come with a variety of extras, so be sure to consult GameSpot’s NBA 2K26 preorder guide to help find out which version is right for you. What’s more, 2K has revealed the player ratings for NBA 2K26, so you can see all the best players.