NBA 2K26is going to have an exciting series first for its updated iteration of the popular MyTEAM mode. MyTEAM allows players to build their own team of current and former basketball players, customize jerseys and courts, and more. MyTEAM has been a series staple sinceNBA 2K13, over 10 years ago, and the mode has seen a lot of additions over the years, but this new one forNBA 2K26might be the biggest shakeup yet.
According to a press release from 2K, for the first time in series history,players will be able to put both NBA and WNBA athletes on the same team in the MyTEAM mode, creating the most expansive team compositions in the history of the franchise. Attributes and badges have been adjusted to accommodate this new addition as well.
NBA & WNBA Players Can Be On The Same Team In NBA 2K26
Shaquille O’Neal Can Pass To Angel Reese
To balance out the stats between the NBA and WNBA stars, attributes and badges will function identically for all NBA and WNBA player cards in MyTEAM. That change will allow players to customize their team line-up however they see fit,without worrying about substantial stat differences. Whether any ofthe cover athletespair up with basketball legends or each other is up to the player.
Additionally, there are WNBA expansions for MyTEAM. There will be a dedicated WNBA Domination tier, all the WNBA uniforms are available for customization, and all the WNBA courts will be available, too. New commentary to highlight the NBA and WNBA stars competing side-by-side has also been recorded by Kevin Harlan, Greg Anthony, and Stan Van Gundy.
Everything New In NBA 2K26
Coach Development, Victory Card Exchanges, & More
Besides being able to make a dream roster of both NBA and WNBA stars, there area lot of new features and updatestoNBA 2K26. It will, of course, feature co-op gameplay again, which has been a staple since itsintroduction inNBA 2K23. A new type of consumable card called Game Changer cards will be implemented, with powers ranging from recovering a win streak after a loss to reducing difficulty and more.
King of the Court tournamentsreturn, with new prizes. The weekend competitions will run from June 05, 2025 to June 30, 2025. A new game mode called Breakout: Gauntlet has been added, which is a board game mode in which players complete games of increasing difficulty and can only use their player cards once, with better rewards the longer a run continues, similar to theRougelike genre of games.
All-Star Team-Up and MyTEAM Arenamodes will be available. In All-Star Team-Up, players can compete in 10-player, 5v5 co-op games with their friends or random players. Players can bask in their glory and achievements from all the game’s modes in the MyTEAM arena.
MyTEAM will see additional updates as well, including single player salary cap, coach development, victory card exchanges, new crest rewards in Domination, and more. 2v2 half-court matches will also be available in MyTEAM’s Triple Threat Park at Night, which features the return ofNBA 2K15’s Sunset Beach.
WithNBA 2K26breaking new ground and expanding the MyTEAM mode further than ever before, fans are probably excited for the September 5 release. Early access will also begin on August 29 for those who pre-order theSuperstar or Leave No Doubt editionsof the game.
