NBA 2K26: MyNBA Guide

Play through either a pre-loaded or custom season, with rules as per your choice in the MyNBA feature in NBA 2K26.

MyNBA in NBA2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
MyNBA in NBA2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

MyNBA in NBA 2K26 takes you on a journey to play through a season with a lot of direct controls. Before the season officially begins, you can sit down with your team managers to make a list of all the goals and budgeting you will be working with. You will be assigned primary and secondary directives to help influence and manage a strategy for the season. In NBA 2K26, you will take on the journeys of six influential eras that helped define the NBA as a whole.

In this article, we will explore the MyNBA game mode in NBA 2K26.

MyNBA Game Mode in NBA 2K26

Select which era you wish to play in MyNBA (Image via 2K Games)
Select which era you wish to play in MyNBA (Image via 2K Games)

Let us see the different eras you will venture upon in the MyNBA game mode.

The Modern Era

Looking for the classic MyNBA experience set in the current NBA? This is the era for you. Begin in the 2025 Offseason, the 2025-26 Regular Season, or with Start Today.

The Steph Era

Early in the Warriors’ dynasty. How long can Steph and Durant dominate the league before egos and the luxury tax dismantle the team?

The Lebron Era

The rise of the modern superteams. Will LeBron James and the Heaties go for not five, not six…? What about the MVP trio of Durant, Harden, and Westbrook in OKC? It’s all up to you.

The Kobe Era

2002. The most stacked draft class in NBA history. How will the careers of LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Bosh play out on your watch? Experience this iconic NBA era and find out.

The Jordan Era

Want to take on the role of his Airness and the ’90s Bulls? Start in 1991 and see if you can three-peat like Mike as teams scramble to draft LSU power house and future rim-wrecker Shaquille O’Neal.

The Magic vs Bird Era

Ready to experience the biggest rivalry in league history? Relive 1983 and beyond as Magic and Bird put the NBA back on the map, battling for supremacy while draft buzz builds around an intriguing young prospect named Michael Jordan.

Association Setup Options

All setup options in MyNBA (Image via 2K Games)
All setup options in MyNBA (Image via 2K Games)

Setup Option

This is the main setup option where you can control some of the main features for the season. These will include fantasy draft, customizing league rules, custom rosters, customizing salary cap, customizing basic settings, and advanced settings.

Advanced CBA Rules

Within this option, you have control over the ‘Collective Bargaining Agreement’ rules. This includes structures of the contracts, new CBA logics, and any exceptions, among others.

Role-Playing Elements

You can implement some RPG-style elements to create more immersion for your games. This will include an option like owner expectations and goals.

Budget and Finances

You can determine exactly what kind of ticket prices to set for the game, driving more sales as well as managing the team’s finances.

Online

You can create or join an online NBA League. Over here, you can play with friends or other strangers.

Automate Offseason Time Periods

Enabling or disabling this option will give you control over certain offseason processes. These include drafting, free agency, as well as signing staff. You can choose to stimulate or have everything automatically handled by enabling this feature instead of having to micro-manage.

FIBA Tournament

With this, you will face some international competition. You can have your players compete in FIBA tournaments during the offseason periods.

How To Start the MyNBA Game Mode

How to begin the MyNBA in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)
How to begin the MyNBA in NBA 2K26 (Image via 2K Games)

Here are the simple steps to begin MyNBA.

  1. From the main menu, go to the ‘MyNBA’ tab.
  2. Now select the very first option from the drop list, i.e., ‘MyNBA’, and hold the prompted button to enter the mode.
  3. From here, you can select an existing save file or create a new one.
  4. Once selected, you will be taken to a screen where you can choose either of the ‘Eras’ to begin.

Also read: NBA 2K26: Is Crossplay Available?


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