2K Sports has officially announced the global launch schedule for NBA 2K26, set to release this Friday, September 5. Players eagerly anticipating the game can now pinpoint the exact moment they can dive into the action.
Those who purchased the premium Superstar ($100) or Leave No Doubt ($150) editions have already been enjoying early access, with their copies unlocking on August 29.
For all other players, NBA 2K26 will generally become available starting at midnight local time on September 5. 2K Sports has provided a comprehensive list of global unlock times for both console and PC, detailed below.
Various editions of NBA 2K26 offer different bonus content, and player ratings have been released showcasing the top-rated athletes in the game. These details are separate from the launch schedule itself, providing additional information for fans.
What Time Does NBA 2K26 Release?
September 4
United States (PDT)
- Console: 9 PM
- Steam: 9 PM
September 5
New Zealand (NZST)
- Console: 12 AM
- Steam: 4 AM
Australia (AEST)
- Console: 12 AM
- Steam: 2 AM
Japan (JST)
- Console: 12 AM
- Steam: 1 AM
Singapore (SGT)
- Console: 12 AM
- Steam: 12 AM
United Kingdom (BST)
- Console: 12 AM
- Steam: 5 AM
United States (EDT)
- Console: 12 AM
- Steam: 12 AM
Best Players In NBA 2K26 – Ratings Revealed
