2K schedules NBA 2K26 online services retirement for 2027

2K has set a scheduled retirement date for NBA 2K26 online services: December 31, 2027, according to the company’s support status page. That timeline covers online features for NBA 2K26 and associated MyTEAM Mobile services, meaning multiplayer-dependent modes are expected to stop working after the listed date unless 2K extends support.

Multiplayer pillars will be directly affected. MyCAREER elements that rely on online infrastructure — City, REC and Pro‑AM features — will no longer function once services retire. MyTEAM’s online auctions, head-to-head matches, leaderboards and progression systems are also included in the retirement window. The support page lists the date in a table of titles and retirement dates, giving players an official endpoint to plan around.

"NBA 2K26 and MyTEAM Mobile 2K26 players have until December 31, 2027 to enjoy online services." That advance notice gives clear runway for players chasing online trophies, seasonal rewards and long-term roster builds. Players who rely on auction houses and online matchmaking should treat the date as a firm planning horizon: auction-based economies, progress tied to online leaderboards and any online-only events will be at risk once services end.

Offline modes are unaffected and remain playable after the retirement date, so career saves, local play, and single-player MyCAREER and franchise elements that don’t require a server connection will still be viable. That distinction matters for collectors, completionists and streamers who can continue content creation without online features, but it does not preserve online-only progression or community competition.

For the community this is a reminder to prioritize time-sensitive goals. Finish trophy runs that require online play, wrap up MyTEAM collections or auctions you want to keep, and factor the retirement window into long-term plans for player builds and team economies. Mobile MyTEAM users should also note their modes fall under the same schedule.

What comes next depends on 2K’s decisions; retirement dates have been extended in past cycles but are not guaranteed. Treat December 31, 2027 as the current cutoff for online competition and transactions, and use the time now to secure progress that won’t transfer once servers go dark.