SEASON 2 COURTSIDE REPORT
Season 2 of NBA 2K27 celebrates basketball stars Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Halburton. Earn XP in The City, MyCAREER, and MyTEAM to unlock new Season rewards.
The basketball world is in full motion.
NBA Tip-Off is here, a new WNBA champion is about to be crowned, and Season 2 of NBA 2K27 is about to drop!
Season 2 is headlined by Tyrese Haliburton and Caitlin Clark, two of the biggest names in Indiana basketball. Every game, every possession, every moment is an opportunity to overcome the opposition and prove they have what it takes to lead their teams to glory.
The offseason is over; the road to the NBA Finals starts now.
Caitlin Clark just wrapped up her third season in the W, earning her third All-Star nod and leading Indiana to the playoffs for the second time in her young basketball career. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton looks towards Tip-Off, when he’ll aim to reclaim a spot atop the NBA world by bringing a championship to the Pacers.
Perfect your build, make a name for yourself in MyCAREER, ball out in The City, and stack Ws on your way to Level 40, earning all-new rewards for your MyPLAYER and your MyTEAM, so you can make an impression as soon as you get on the floor.
INTRODUCING GOAT BUILDS
PATCH UPDATE 2.0
THE CITY
Celebrate the return of NBA basketball and the epic conclusion of the WNBA season by jumping into Season 2 of NBA 2K27!
It’s been seven weeks since The City first opened its gates to NBA 2K players, but it’s still early enough to get in on the action! Stay ahead of the opposition by suiting up today and securing your spot in the standings—all while you reap powerful rewards in the process. This Season, step onto the court, flex your muscle, and put your skills to the test against the toughest competition around.
Play games in The REC, Park, The Theater, and all other City game modes to gain XP, climb the rewards ladder, and unlock MyPLAYER cosmetics alongside game-changing Cap Breakers, Bonus Badge Slots & Tokens, and Synergy Slots.
This is your moment. It’s time to get in the game!
Hoop Under the Stars at Sunset Beach
Enjoy the seaside vibes at Sunset Beach, remastered from NBA 2K17. Grab your Crew and splash some threes against an iconic coastal backdrop, featuring a towering volcano and massive fish tank. Dominate games to rack up VC and unlock head-turning medals to put your game on display. Remember to take down the squad with the longest win streak for maximum rewards and become the Park MVP!
American Express NBA Tip-Off*
American Express NBA Tip-Off is right around the corner, and the basketball world is poised for another thrilling NBA season!
To celebrate, Amex will be taking over The Theater in The City for one week starting Friday, October 16 at 8 AM PDT. Be one of the first 200,000 players to play three games in The Theater on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to receive custom Amex apparel.
This apparel will be 2XREP-eligible for the Amex Wear & Earn on November 7—and more eligible apparel is also available in pop-up shops around The City.
Note that rewards for the Amex Theater Takeover are only available to players in the United States. Official Terms & Conditions provided here.
Crew Divisions
Crew Divisions is receiving some serious upgrades for Season 2, making it easier than ever for you to hit the hardwood with your friends and maximize your progress.
You’ll immediately begin to earn Double Crew XP towards the rewards track alongside a +25% REP bonus for all Crew Divisions games played.
The difficulty level in Crew HQ has been adjusted to match The REC for more accessible gameplay. For those looking for a more competitive experience, the Squad Showdown Kiosk still retains competitive difficulty sliders for private matchmaking.
Whether you’re looking to climb the ranks or just shoot hoops with friends, these improvements make Crew HQ the ultimate destination for your squad in NBA 2K27.
Chase Level 40 and Earn Scary Good Rewards
Lock in! A new Season of rewards and fresh content are waiting for you. On your rise to Level 40, you’ll earn spooktacular cosmetics to ring in the Halloween season—alongside four Synergy Badge Slots, two Bonus Badge Tokens, and two Bonus Badge Slots. Keep competing during Season 2 and check out some of the rewards below:
- Level 7: Synergy Badge Slot
- Level 11: Bonus Badge Slot
- Level 15: Synergy Badge Slot
- Level 16: Bonus Badge Token
- Level 18: 4-Person Golf Cart
- Level 20: ‘Boomer’ - Indiana Pacers Mascot
- Level 24: ‘Temperature’ Teammote, Featuring Sean Paul
- Level 25: Synergy Badge Slot
- Level 26: Magic Johnson GOAT Build
- Level 27: New Balance x Cameron Brink P400 Low ‘Malibu Melt’
- Level 31: Bonus Badge Slot
- Level 33: Dirk Nowitzki GOAT Build
- Level 35: Synergy Badge Slot
- Level 36: Bonus Badge Token
- Level 37: Young Kobe GOAT Build
- Level 39: Clown Costume: Ankle Taker
- Level 40: +1 Cap Breaker
Community Builds
Created by some of the best builders in the NBA 2K27 community, these builds are designed to push you to your ultimate hoops potential and provide new, exciting ways to play the game.
- Blix – Point Guard, 6’4’’, Posterizing Iso Sniper
- Yaadmangaming – Shooting Guard, 6’8”, 2-Way Bucket Chaser
- Aije – Small Forward, 6’9’’, 2-Way 3-Level Slammer
- VBucketss – Power Forward, 6’6’’, Slashing Board Enforcer
- TTYME – Center, 7’0’’, Gun & Give Paint Protector
Equip these community builds to slash your way to the rim and shoot with authority. Think your build has what it takes to be featured in NBA 2K27? Hit up the MyPLAYER Community Builds page to submit your creation.
MyTEAM
Season 2’s MyTEAM rewards let you lock up the opposition and rock the rim with elite defenders, shifty scorers, and imposing bigs.
Premier Exchange: Pixel Cut Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The Premier Exchange allows you to exchange an assortment of cards from your collection for a brand-new exclusive card each Season. Separate from the Exchange’s regular Friday card drops, the Premier Exchange is available all Season long and offers some of the most powerful cards in MyTEAM.
With the exception of Free Agent cards, you’re able to trade in any player card you own, whether it came from a pack, the Auction House, rewards, or a Locker Code. Plus, persistent progress towards your target card ensures that, as long as you begin submitting cards while it’s active in the Exchange, even once the timer runs out for a specific card, you can still earn it at any time by satisfying its requirements.
Flexibility is a key component of NBA 2K27’s Premier Exchange, making it easier for you to grab exclusive cards and build your dream roster.
Season 2’s Premier Exchange card lets you stuff every shot and put your opponents on a poster with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the most impactful two-way centers in league history. An 11-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team and four-time NBA Blocks Leader, Kareem won six NBA championships during his legendary 20-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.
In addition to Pixel Cut Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this Season brings electrifying new content throughout MyTEAM, featuring new opponents, challenges, and card drops.
Earn Ascension Board Picks through a new set of Daily Challenges, assemble Mode Completion Event Cards through daily Play Now Challenges, pick up powerful cards with weekly updates in the Exchange, and compete in Limited Time Modes with versions of Triple Threat Online and Clutch Time Online available all Season long.
You’ll also be able to take on basketball’s best in Domination by hitting the floor in two new tiers against Historic and All-Time teams.
Keep competing to level up your roster with Season 2’s MyTEAM rewards, including:
LEVEL 1: DIAMOND JASON KIDD
A visionary playmaker, lockdown defender, and perennial triple-double threat, Jason Kidd is a 10-time All-Star and NBA champion. Add Diamond Jason Kidd’s Hall of Fame pedigree to your team today and stuff the stat sheet!
LEVEL 10: PINK DIAMOND OBI TOPPIN
Enhance your highlight reel with Pink Diamond Obi Toppin, whose unmatched athleticism led him to a 2022 Dunk Contest Championship. Throw it down on all of your opponents and take your team to new heights with Indiana’s rim-running forward.
LEVEL 20: GALAXY OPAL ROY HIBBERT
A lockdown defender and massive presence in the paint, Roy Hibbert’s 7’2” frame and daunting verticality anchored the Pacers’ defense throughout multiple playoff runs. Add Galaxy Opal Roy Hibbert today and deny every shot.
LEVEL 28: DIAMOND COACH JOE MAZZULLA
Boston’s creative leader, Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style is centered on smart passing reads and unique, cohesive rotations. Coach Mazzulla adds +3 to your team’s Offensive & Defensive Rebound, Pass Perception, Steal, and Vertical. Get to Level 28 and let Diamond Coach Joe Mazzulla lead your team to victory.
LEVEL 30: DARK MATTER DEVIN VASSELL
The versatile, two-way wing from San Antonio, Devin Vassell’s knock-down 3-point shooting keeps opposing defenses in check while his teammates wreak havoc under the rim. Drive into the lane, kick it out to Dark Matter Devin Vassell, and drain every shot.
LEVEL 35: PIXEL CUT WNBA KELSEY MITCHELL
An explosive athlete with incredible speed and shooting ability, Kelsey Mitchell is one of the W’s premier offensive weapons. Pixel Cut WNBA Kelsey Mitchell needs to be in your rotation so you can get buckets!
LEVEL 40: PIXEL CUT KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS
Elite floor-spacing big Karl-Anthony Towns just helped lead the New York Knicks to a title for the first time in 53 years. Reach Level 40, fill it up from three, and warp the defense as soon as you cross the half court line.
SEASON PRO PASS*
Unlock 40 additional levels of NBA 2K27 rewards with the Season 2 Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass. These seasonal add-on passes are available for individual purchase and feature Automatic and Premium Rewards.
Season 2 Automatic Rewards:
- Jack-O’-Lantern Scarecrow Costume
- Headhunter Mask
- Dark Matter Pascal Siakam
- Pro Pass Pack (Hall of Fame Interceptor, Diamond Shoe x2, Rim Guardian Takeover, See The Future Takeover)
In addition to bonus VC, XP, and Skill Boosts, the Season 2 Pro Pass features terrifying cosmetics and rewards that ease you into spooky season. Set the scoreboard ablaze with the Fire Face Body Mod, strike fear into your opponents with the Molten Headhunter Mask, and become a monster in the paint with the Level 40 Pro Pass Pixel Cut Karl-Anthony Towns card, featuring special edition card art!
Season 2 Premium Rewards:
- Level 1: ‘Work’ Teammate, Featuring Rihanna
- Level 3: Jack-O’-Lantern Facepaint
- Level 12: ‘Sir C.C.’ - Cleveland Cavaliers Mascot
- Level 18: Fire Face Body Mod
- Level 30: ‘G-Wiz’ - Washington Wizard Mascot
- Level 36: Molten Headhunter Mask
- Level 39: Clown Costume: Game Over
- Level 40: Pro Pass Pixel Cut Karl-Anthony Towns
2K BEATS
2K Beats is back with more tracks so you can get down on and off the court! As part of Season 2, the team is adding a stacked lineup of artists to NBA 2K27 across five unique mixes. This Season features an eclectic mix of beats—alongside one very special guest—with new additions that capture the heart and rhythm of global hoops culture.
- Fresh Tracks from Tyrese Haliburton: The face of the Indiana Pacers and co-hero of NBA 2K27 Season Two, Tyrese Haliburton has compiled some of his favorite artists in this one-of-a-kind curation, featuring Drake, Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and more!
- Space Jam 30th Anniversary Celebration: Take flight and throw down gravity-defying dunks to tracks from the classic 1996 film Space Jam!
- Curated by 2K Beats: With a diverse set of artists—including Kid Cudi, Linkin Park, and Blackpink, the 2K Beats team’s latest additions to the NBA 2K27 soundtrack are sure to inspire hoopers around the world to get on the court.
- French Artist Spotlight: We’re shining a light on France with a few artists that are rapidly rising up the country’s top charts: Charlotte Cardin, Genezio, and Nisko.
- Rucker Park: 2K Beats continues our celebration of Rucker Park’s rich basketball history with ten added tracks. These in-game audio drops evoke the culture, feel, and soul of New York hoops—and are the perfect soundtrack for your runs at Rucker!
Catch a vibe to 2K Beats while you hoop in-game—or check out every track in NBA 2K27 on Spotify and Apple Music.