The WNBA joins MyTeam in NBA 2K26
2K have announced via the latest Courtside Report that the WNBA will now be included inside of MyTeam, alongside a plethora of other updates for the mode. Check out the video version of the Courtside Report below, but there is more.
Yes, the biggest addition to the MyTeam mode is that players will be able to collect and play with current and historic WNBA players and pair them with their favourite NBA superstars on the same team. Additional updates coming to MyTEAM include multiple new game modes, new card types, a beloved location with a new spin, and so much more.
“MyTEAM is where competition meets a basketball fan’s wildest imagination. By integrating the WNBA into one of our most popular modes, we’re not only giving players the opportunity to customise their all-time dream rosters but shining a spotlight on some of the game’s most iconic hoopers. We’re looking forward to giving our players a new and deeper way to engage with the WNBA. But there is so much more coming to MyTEAM this year - from All-Star Team-Up to new weekly cash prizes in King of the Court, there have never been more ways to compete with friends and win big.”
There are a number of other updates to MyTeam, you can read the full Courtside Report here, or get the highlights below:
The WNBA Joins MyTEAM: A very first for NBA 2K, WNBA Player Cards are fully integrated into all MyTEAM modes and features. With the introduction of WNBA athletes, players can mix and match stars from both leagues - unlocking more roster possibilities than ever before. Pair Paige Bueckers with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, throw a lob from Sheryl Swoopes to Shaquille O'Neal, or run a pick-and-roll with Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony. Attributes and Badges function identically for all WNBA and NBA Player Cards ensuring a balanced, consistent gameplay experience no matter who is on the court. To complete the expansion, a dedicated WNBA Domination tier, all WNBA uniforms, and the entirety of the league's set of court floors (featuring the NBA three-point line) have been added to MyTEAM. Further underscoring the magnitude of NBA and WNBA players competing side-by-side, brand new commentary has been recorded with the iconic voices of Kevin Harlan, Greg Anthony, and Stan Van Gundy.
All-New Game Changer Cards: Players have the power to cater their MyTEAM experience to their liking whenever they want with a brand new type of consumable card. The Game Changer Card features special power-ups including activating a REP or MyTEAM Points multiplier for the next game; recovering a win streak in Showdown after a loss; reducing the difficulty or target score differential in Domination; automatically-evolving an Evolution card—and dozens more.
Triple Threat Park at Night: NBA 2K15’s Sunset Beach returns in NBA 2K26 for Gen 9 with a refreshed look and feel that comes to life at night with neon lights that complement the tropical environment. Triple Threat Park will feature four head-to-head 3v3 courts and three 3v3 courts for 6-player co-op games. For the first time in MyTEAM, 2v2 games will be available on two 2v2 half-courts. Win-streak rewards and seasonal wins return, but there will also be incentives for ending a team’s winning streak with daily Streak Buster Rewards.
King of The Court, Presented By AT&T*: NBA 2K26 is raising the competition in King of the Court with all-new prizes. Every weekend from September 12, 2025 through August 2, 2026, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S players can compete to be the number one finisher and win the $10,000 USD grand prize.
Breakout: Gauntlet: Introducing another new game mode, Breakout: Gauntlet, players can put their entire collection to the ultimate test by completing games of increasing difficulty. Gauntlet features a new straight-line game board with an epic twist, as players are only able to use each of their Player Cards once per run. The longer the run continues, the better the rewards will be with a regularly updated final reward at the end of the path.
All-Star Team-Up: In All-Star Team-Up for Gen 9, players can compete in 10-player, 5v5 co-op games with their friends, or random players. In these fast-paced games featuring 6-minute halves, all five teammates will work together and each control their favourite NBA or WNBA Player Cards. Teams who stick together and win 5 games in a session will earn a bonus reward together on top of their Season Ladder progress.
MyTEAM Arena: Gen 9 players can bask in all of their achievements in the new MyTEAM Arena.The new starting location features amazing views and displays banners, trophies, and murals from all of the accomplishments a player has achieved on the court and across the mode.
Additional Updates: NBA 2K26 will feature a slew of additional updates and additions to MyTEAM including, Single Player Salary Cap, Coach development, Victory Card exchanges, more MyTEAM REP rewards with a G.O.A.T. Hoodie Melo reward for reaching Dark Matter REP, more Showdown rewards, new Crest rewards in Domination, a new Player Card View, and so much more.
Those who are keen to get hands on with the game early the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game will be available to enjoy on August 29, at least for those who pick up the Superstar Edition or the Limited Leave No Doubt Editions.
For all other players, or those who don’t want to pay extra, the game will release on September 5. That is for all platforms, so Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
That is not all the news that the team shared over the weekend, as they also revealed massive changes to The W, the mode for WNBA in the game. This mode will only be available in the game on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Highlights of what has been improved can be found below, but you can read the full Courtside Report here.
Pre-Draft Interview: Every player’s journey in the WNBA officially begins with the pre-draft press conference. Fielding questions from the media about the next steps in their career, each question a player answers will start to dictate where they fall in the draft order. During their introductory presser, their story will start to take shape even giving a glimpse into potential rivalries to come.
Social Media Refresh: The social media feature in NBA 2K26 has been expanded and refreshed, representing the ever-growing coverage of the league and its players. As a player’s star power rises, more and more WNBA personalities will be talking about their career including notable real-world journalists and pundits like Myles Ehrlich, Terrika Foster-Brasby and Khristina Williams.
GOAT Challenges: In the W, becoming an all-time great isn’t easy, players can prove their worth by defeating current stars and climbing the all-time ranks. Whenever players beat a rival WNBA star, they’ll unlock short-term and long-term GOAT Challenges. Completing these GOAT Challenges will earn them GOAT points that contribute to their ascension up the all-time ladder. Players can even add to their prestige and receive on-court enhancements in the process, like Skill Boosts, Goat points and Badge performance multipliers and more.
Press Conferences: A player’s on-court performance says a lot, but press conferences in NBA 2K26 are a great way for them to weigh in on the relevant stories circulating around the league. Featuring authentic voice recordings and motion capture, press conferences in The W boast brand new content to interact with, from Rookie of the Year contenders to ongoing rivalries offering players richer and deeper immersion.
The W Online Rewards: For the first time, players can now earn VC in The W Online games in addition to rewards. Also new to NBA 2K26, now that the WNBA is fully integrated into MyTEAM, players will also be able to earn WNBA Player Cards to take their MyTEAM to the next level, plus Coach Cards and Uniform Cards.
