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NBA 2K26

NBA 2K26 is the latest entry in 2K's premier basketball simulation series, featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as cover athlete. It delivers the most authentic on-court experience in franchise history with refined dribble physics, an overhauled shot-timing system, and a revamped AI defense. Compete in ranked 1v1, Pro-Am 5v5 team play, MyTeam card-collection challenges, and the open-world City experience.

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Game Modes

CHAMPS tournaments use ranked 1v1 (Park), Pro-Am 3v3, and MyTeam Clutch Time formats. Competitive play is cross-platform with PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC all supported.

1v1 Park (Ranked)

Ranked

Head-to-head 1v1 on the outdoor court. First to 11 points wins — make it, take it rules. Standard CHAMPS ladder format.

1v1

Pro-Am 3v3

Ranked

Organised 3v3 team play with custom rosters. Teams compete for placement and prizes in CHAMPS Pro-Am series.

3v3

MyTeam Clutch Time

Ranked

Fast-paced 4-minute MyTeam game mode. Best card lineup wins. Favoured for tournament play due to short match time.

1v1

The Rec (5v5)

Full 5v5 team basketball in the recreation centre. Full NBA ruleset — 12-minute quarters.

5v5

MyCareer

Single-player career mode — build your player from Undrafted to Hall of Fame. Not used in competitive play.

1v1

Formats & Settings

Single EliminationDouble EliminationRound RobinLadder
Pro SettingsShot Timing: Shots Only · Defensive Assist Strength: 0 · Speed with Ball: 75 · Shot Meter: Off (muscle memory) · Controller Settings: Normal Passing

Rules & Regulations

Match Format

1v1 matches are first to 11 points (make it, take it). Pro-Am 3v3 is a full 4-quarter game (5-min quarters). MyTeam Clutch Time is 1 standard game.

MyPlayer Ratings

1v1 and Pro-Am matches enforce an 85 OVR cap unless specified otherwise in the tournament rules. Check individual event details.

Disconnections

If a disconnection occurs before halftime, the match is replayed. After halftime, the current score stands and the disconnected player forfeits.

Proof

Screenshot the final scoreboard after every match. Required for all dispute resolution.

Fair Play

Glitch exploits (cheese animations, known shot-creator exploits, infinite dribble moves) are banned. First offence is a warning; second is match forfeiture.

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