NBA 2K26: The City Guide

Explore a host of all-new features within the City in NBA 2K26 and climb the leaderboard to etch your player’s name among the greats.

The City Overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
The City Overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

The City in NBA 2K26 is an open-air plaza with a host of various features. You will be able to access areas such as the Gatorade Training Facility, Event Center, Arena, and other locations. All of these are scattered in a walkable radius. As soon as you finish creating your MyPlayer, you can have them enter the City and embark on tasks of your choice.

In this article, we will explore The City mode in NBA 2K26 and other features.

The City Overview in NBA 2K26

The vast City acts as the central online hub in NBA 2K26, where you can bring your created player to life. This is an open-world area with open basketball courts, competitive modes, shops to purchase cosmetics, activities, events, and so much more. The City is the core of the multiplayer community experience in NBA 2K26. Let us take a quick look at some of the features in The City.

Features in The City

Challenges

List of all types of challenges (Image via 2K Games)
List of all types of challenges (Image via 2K Games)

The City allows you to compete in a variety of challenges. These are four categories out of which the daily, weekly, and seasonal challenges will shuffle at the end of the time period. The fourth category, which is the ‘Lifetime’ challenges, is a one-time completion target.

There are over 290 lifetime challenges, out of which you will receive a milestone reward for every 10 you complete. You will be able to claim these rewards till you complete any 150 from the list. Post that, you can expect VC, REP bonuses, or other rewards for completing the rest. Refer to the link below to see the list of all lifetime challenges in The City.

Also read: NBA 2K26: The City Challenges Guide

Leaderboard

Rise up the Leaderboard in The City (Image via 2K Games)
Rise up the Leaderboard in The City (Image via 2K Games)

With the leaderboard, you can track the stats of players and their rankings across various activities in the City. This includes having a check on who is having their highest win streak in the game and dethroning them. There are three types of leaderboards, namely Mode Leaderboards, Geo Rank Leaderboards, and Crew Leaderboards. You can refer to the link below to learn more about them.

Also read: NBA 2K26: Leaderboards Guide

The Park

Park overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
Park overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

The Park is a feature in NBA 2K26 where you get to play street-style games with players from all across the world. There are different game modes to choose from, such as 2v2s, 3v3s, timed, points, and others. The more games you play and win, the longer your win streak rises, making you the streaksetter and increasing the REPS and VC you can earn. To learn more about all the features in The Park, refer to the link below.

Also read: NBA 2K26: Park Guide

Crew

Crew overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
Crew overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

With Crews, you can form alliances with friends or strangers in The City. This helps lay an identity over your clan members and stand out amongst the varied competition in The City. You can set up how your clan looks by customizing the logo, name, and colors for your representation. Read the link below to learn more about Crews in NBA 2K26.

Also read: NBA 2K26: Crews Guide

Pro-Am Summit

Pro-Am Summit overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
Pro-Am Summit overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

The Pro-Am Summit mode is where the real competition takes place in NBA 2K26. You will be able to participate in tournaments of 3v3s and 5v5s. This summit takes place every three weeks, with the competitive plays occurring during the weekends. To qualify for this tournament, all you need to do is play 10 games, which will help determine your position on the basis of your performance. Refer to the link below to learn more about the Pro-Am Summit.

Also read: NBA 2K26: Pro-Am Summit Guide

Street Kings

Street King overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
Street King overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

This mode is a refined version of the ‘Streetball’ mode from the previous edition of NBA 2K. In Street Kings, there is a host of new themes and courts for players to either play solo or team matches. You can further put your skills to the test by battling CPU bosses. Refer to the link below to learn more about this mode.

Also read: NBA 2K26: Street Kings Guide

MyCourt

MyCourt overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
MyCourt overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

This is your very own tutorial or workout area in the game. In the MyCourt, you will be able to practice your game, hone your skills, and learn different moves and combos. You can customize your MyCourt to fit your theme style by editing the walls, floors, or even the hoops. There is also an option to invite friends, strangers, or simply play with AI bots. You can learn about MyCourt by referring to the link below.

Also read: NBA 2K26: MyCourt Guide

The Track

The Track overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
The Track overview in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

This mode allows you to drift your way away from basketball momentarily as you engage in go-karting action. You have the option to choose between pocket bikes and drift trikes to run laps around the course and set new time records. Invite friends, play multiplayer games, race against ghosts, and rule the streets. Learn more about The Track by referring to the link below.

Also read: NBA 2K26: The Track Guide


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