NBA 2K26 News Roundup - August 28, 2025

New York, NY (August 28, 2025) - Visual Concepts and 2K today delivered two major announcements for the upcoming NBA 2K26 release, offering fans fresh insights into both the game’s on-court simulation and its community-driven events.

NBA.com Unveils Top 100 Player Ratings At 4:17 PM ET, NBA.com published its highly anticipated NBA 2K26 Top 100 Player Ratings, ranking the league’s elite heading into the 2025-26 season. The list spotlights the title contenders on the virtual hardwood, reflecting both real-world performance and in-game impact.

2K Dispatch Reveals Official Event Calendar Shortly thereafter, the official NBA 2K26 Twitter account, 2K Dispatch, released the inaugural event schedule at 4:15 PM ET. Highlights include:

  • 2K Day - September 5, 2025
  • Midway Tournament - September 12, 2025
  • The Deep Showcase - Dates TBA This calendar lays the groundwork for competitive and cooperative in-game festivities leading up to and following the global launch.