NBA 2K26 unleashes fantasy basketball as WNBA icons play alongside NBA legends

For years, basketball fans have dreamed of building fantasy teams without limits. A new update to a popular basketball video game is about to make that possible. The change will let players create matchups and lineups that have never happened before in real life.

Developers have hinted that this is the biggest shake-up to one of the game’s most played modes in recent memory.

New update lets NBA legends and WNBA stars share the same court

On Thursday, August 14, game developer 2K announced new features for NBA 2K26, which will launch worldwide on September 5. The reveal took place online, with details posted on the official NBA 2K site and shared with gaming outlets.

One of the biggest changes is coming to MyTeam, a mode where users collect player cards to build rosters. For the first time, WNBA Player Cards will be available. This means gamers can pair NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with WNBA icons such as Paige Bueckers in the same lineup.

Even legendary matchups are possible - like Sheryl Swoopes throwing an alley-oop to Shaquille O’Neal.Erick Boenisch, Vice President of NBA Development at Visual Concepts, said this is a long-awaited feature:“MyTeam is where competition meets a basketball fan’s wildest imagination. By integrating the WNBA, we’re giving players a way to build their dream rosters and also highlight some of the most iconic hoopers in the game.”

The update also ensures that WNBA and NBA cards will have balanced attributes and badges, so gameplay stays fair.

More new NBA 2K26 features and how the update changes gameplay

Along with mixed-gender rosters, NBA 2K26 is adding Game Changer Cards that grant special power-ups. All-Star Team-Up mode will return, and a new competition called King of the Court will award weekly cash prizes.According to the official release, all MyTeam modes will support WNBA cards, including challenges, tournaments, and online matches.

Players can expect the same card rarity levels, upgrade paths, and customization options across both leagues.The game will be released on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Windows. From the moment the servers come online on opening day, fans may start constructing their ideal lineups.Also Read: 'I’m taxed out my a**” - OnlyFans star Sophie Rain aims to surpass LeBron James’ earnings in 2026News Source on Games Polygon said that the public response has been "overwhelmingly positive," particularly among WNBA supporters who have yearned for more exposure in the series. Many consider this to be a big step toward highlighting women's basketball in general gaming.