NBA 2K26 Pre-Orders: Best Deals, Editions, and Bonuses

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the cover of NBA 2K26, with the branding behind him in red and white, and "PRE-ORDER DEAL" text in white in front.
Connor Groom
By Connor Groom

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the cover of NBA 2K26, with the branding behind him in red and white, and "PRE-ORDER DEAL" text in white in front.

NBA 2K26 is almost here, and with pre-orders now live, the big question is: should you lock in early or wait for launch day? Well, between discounts at CDKeys and Amazon, plus exciting pre-order bonuses like VC, early access, and exclusive content, there’s plenty to weigh up before hitting that buy button.

NBA 2K26 Pre-Order Deals Breakdown

Keep the following in mind, though:

  • The CDKeys deal applies to the Standard Edition on PC only. You can, however, pre-order NBA 2K26 for $71.49 from CDKeys if you wish.
  • The Amazon deal applies to the Xbox version of NBA 2K26. However, the game is also available on Switch 2 and PS4 at 14% off, while the PS5 variation is still on sale, but you'll have to pay £62.99 (10% off) instead.
Where to Buy
A New York Knicks player in a white jersey with orange lettering across the front from NBA 2K26.

NBA 2K26

If you want to get your order in early, you can do, and save some cash, using either of the following links.

21% OFF at CDKeys14% OFF at Amazon

Why Should You Pre-Order NBA 2K26?

The main reason to pre-order the NBA 2K26 Standard Edition is that you will receive a 10,000 bonus in Virtual Currency. However, the pre-order extras start to ramp up if you go for one of the more expensive editions...

Pre-ordering the Superstar Edition, which is currently 10% OFF at CDKeys, gets you:

Then there's the Leave No Doubt Edition, which is 13% OFF at CDKeys right now:

  • 10,000 VC at launch
  • 135,000 VC across the game's lifespan
  • Early Access (August 29)
  • Season Pass
  • MyCAREER Content + Puffer Jacket
  • MyTEAM Content
  • Leave No Doubt Promo Pack

Should You Pre-Order NBA 2K26 Today?

If you’re looking to lock in NBA 2K26 early, pre-ordering today isn’t a bad move, especially with the discounts floating around.

CDKeys has the Standard Edition on PC for as little $55.49 (21% off), while Amazon UK offers console versions at around 10–14% off. The real draw, though, comes with the higher-tier editions. For example, the Superstar Edition nets you early access on August 29, 110,000 VC in total, plus MyCAREER and MyTEAM perks. Meanwhile, the Leave No Doubt Edition pushes it further with a season pass, extra VC, and exclusive content, which might be worth investing in if you want all the NBA extras.

If you’re just after the base game, though, you could easily wait for launch sales. But if VC bonuses, early access, and bonus content matter to you, pre-ordering one of the upgraded editions today is definitely worth it.