NBA 2K26 Early Access Launches Today for Pre-Order Editions

August 28, 2025 - Players who pre-ordered the NBA 2K26 Superstar or Leave No Doubt editions can begin early access to the game today.

Early access unlocks at the following times around the world:

RegionLocal Time (August 28)
London (BST)17:00
Paris, Berlin, Rome (CEST)18:00
Athens, Helsinki (EEST)19:00
Dubai (GST)20:00
India (IST)21:30
Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore (CST)00:00 (Aug 29)
Tokyo (JST)01:00 (Aug 29)
Sydney (AEST)02:00 (Aug 29)
Auckland (NZST)04:00 (Aug 29)

This head start gives eager fans a full week to experience NBA 2K26’s new Gen 9 gameplay features-powered by ProPLAY™ technology-before the global launch on September 5, 2025. Pre-order editions also include exclusive in-game bonuses and cover athlete content starring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Carmelo Anthony, and Angel Reese.