Season 2 is coming to NBA 2K26 very soon, and we have confirmation about the exact date and time.
NBA 2K and Visual Concepts will follow the same schedule, as the second season will directly succeed the first one. As of writing on Oct. 15, you still have a few days to complete the Season 1 Pass. If you’re all done with that, this guide will help you keep track of when the new season goes live in NBA 2K26.
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NBA 2K26 Season 2 release countdown
The release timing for the new season was confirmed when NBA 2K released the patch notes for update v2.0. The countdown below will expire once the new season is live.
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The countdown is set to the following times.
- 8am PT
- 10am CT
- 11am ET
- 3pm UTC
- 4pm BST
- 5pm CEST
The season goes live at the same time on both PC and console, and the Season 2 Pass will be available for all modes.
NBA 2K26 Season 2 Pass rewards
The table below has all the rewards you can unlock throughout the course of Season 2.
| Level | Pro | MyCareer | MyTeam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ‘Insane in the Brain’ Teammote | Season 2 White Tee | Sapphire Shaedon Sharpe |
| 2 | 2,500 VC | 30 Min 2XP Coin | 2 Ascension Picks |
| 3 | Platinum Grillz | Black, Green, and Purple Ball Trail | Rims Player Indicator |
| 4 | 87+ OVR Pack | Banners | 120 Min 2XP Coin |
| 5 | 2,500 VC | Boosted REC Armsleeve (5% Rep Bonus) | 87+ OVR Pack |
| 6 | Blue Man Facepaint | Tier 3 Boosted Accessory (5% Rep Boost) | 3 Ascension Packs |
| 7 | 4x 60 Min 2XP Coins | Graffiti Ball | ‘Cheater’ Game Changer x3 |
| 8 | 2,500 VC | Rims Player Indicator | 5,000 MT |
| 9 | Compression Hoodie | Volcanic MyCOURT Mural | Howl Green Release |
| 10 | 10 Ascension Picks | Tier 2 ‘Takeover Surge’ Badge Perk | Amethyst Goran Dragic |
| 11 | 2,500 VC | Volcanic MyCourt floor | Season 2 Ball and Uniforms |
| 12 | Los Angeles Clippers Mascot | Howl Green Release | 4 Ascension Picks |
| 13 | 87+ OVR Option Pack | Emotes Package #1 | Bronze Badge Option Pack (Pick 5) |
| 14 | 2,500 VC | Banners | 60 Min 2XP Coins |
| 15 | 60x Skill Boosts (10 Games) | Tier 1 ‘Takeover Surge’ Badge Perk | 87+ OVR Pack |
| 16 | Hall of Fame Badge Option Pack (Pick 3) | Tier 2 Boosted Accessory (10% Rep Boost) | Silver Badge Option Pack |
| 17 | 2,500 VC | 60 Min 2XP Coin | 5,000 MT |
| 18 | 45 Gatorade Boosts (15 Games) | Low Rider Car | 5 Ascension Picks |
| 19 | 87+ OVR Wild Gems Pack | Denver Nuggets Mascot | Gold Badge Option Pack (Pick) |
| 20 | 2,500 VC | Tier 2 ‘Max +1’ Badge Perk | Amethyst Udonis Haslem |
| 21 | 6x 30 MIN 2XP Coin | Banners | 60 MIN 2XP MT Coin |
| 22 | 4x 60 MIN 2XP Coins | 30x Skill Boosts (5 Games) (MC) | ‘Double Up’ Game Changer Card x3 |
| 23 | 2,500 VC | Badge Elevator: Instant +2 Level Boost | Hall of Fame Badge |
| 24 | 60x Skill Boosts (10 Games) | ‘Too Cold’ Teammote | 6 Ascension Picks |
| 25 | Make It Shine Game Changer x5 | Tier 1 ‘Max +1’ Badge Perk | Season 2 Amethyst Pack |
| 26 | 2,500 VC | 60 Min 2XP Coin | 5,000 MT |
| 27 | 6x 30 Min 2XP Coins | Tier 1 Boosted Accessory (15% Rep Bonus) | 7 Ascension Picks |
| 28 | Season 2 Amethyst pack | Emotes Package #2 | Diamond Coach Erik Spoelstra |
| 29 | 2,500 VC | Ponytail Hairstyle | 120 Min 2XP Coins |
| 30 | Minnesota Timberwolves Mascot | Tier 2 ‘Max +2’ Badge Perk | Diamond Joe Johnson |
| 31 | 10 Ascension Picks | Banners | Hall of Fame Badge |
| 32 | 5,000 VC | Vampire Eyes | 10,000 MT |
| 33 | Digital Charge Cape | “Hot Streak” Facepaint | 90+ OVR Pack |
| 34 | 25,000 MT | Boosted REC Headband (15% Rep Bonus) | 8 Ascension Picks |
| 35 | 5,000 VC | Tier 1 ‘Max +2’ Badge Perk | Pink Diamond Courtney Vandersloot |
| 36 | Body Mod | Carmelo Anthony Jersey Tee | 10 Ascension Picks |
| 37 | 92+ OVR Option Pack | Backwards Jersey | Hall of Fame Badges x2 |
| 38 | 10,000 VC | 120 Min 2XP Coin | 10,000 MT |
| 39 | Glow Tatted Body Mod | Blackout Body Mod | 50 Coach Points |
| 40 | Pro Pass Pink Diamond Chris Bosh | +1 Cap Breaker | Pink Diamond Chris Bosh |
If you opt for the paid upgrade, you’ll get 40 additional rewards, featuring VC, promo cards, and more. Doing so will cost you upwards of $10.
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