NBA 2K26 Early Access Launches Today
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2025 - Early Access to NBA 2K26 opened today at 9 AM Pacific Time (12 PM Eastern Time) for players who pre-ordered the Superstar or Leave No Doubt Editions of the game. Fans worldwide can now jump into the new installment a full seven days ahead of the standard September 5 release.
On official confirmation, the global unlock occurred simultaneously across time zones, ensuring players everywhere gained access at the same moment. In major regions, the kick-off times were:
| Region | Time Zone | Early Access Start |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, USA | PDT | 9 AM Aug 29 |
| New York, USA | EDT | 12 PM Aug 29 |
| London, UK | BST | 5 PM Aug 29 |
| Paris/Berlin, EU | CEST | 6 PM Aug 29 |
| Dubai, UAE | GST | 8 PM Aug 29 |
| Mumbai, India | IST | 9:30 PM Aug 29 |
| Tokyo, Japan | JST | 1 AM Aug 30 |
| Sydney, Australia | AEST | 2 AM Aug 30 |
| Auckland, New Zealand | NZST | 4 AM Aug 30 |
Players who opted for the Standard or WNBA Editions must wait until the full launch on September 5, when the game becomes available at midnight local time. The staggered early access reward remains exclusive to the Superstar and Leave No Doubt Editions, which also include in-game currency and bonus content.
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