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Fresh off his first NBA Finals appearance and entering his fourth season as the San Antonio Spurs’ centerpiece, international basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama is already hungry for more.

The 2025-2026 unanimous Defensive Player of the Year is NBA 2K27’s featured cover athlete, as well as Season 1’s featured hero. Reach for the stars and chase greatness in 2K27, where you’ll hit the court alongside Wemby and all of the biggest names in hoops.

Grab your Crew and run the streets in The City, featuring the first co-ed City in NBA 2K history, where male and female MyPLAYERs can ball out together. As you compete in The City, you’ll earn XP and level up the Season rewards ladder to earn new cosmetics, emotes, Bonus Badge Tokens and Bonus Badge Slots, and much more!

Whether you’re playing in The City, bringing your basketball fantasies to life in MyTEAM, or writing your legacy in MyCAREER, it’s time to lace up for Season 1 in NBA 2K27 and begin your journey. Continue reading to learn more about this Season’s featured rewards.

It’s time to get buckets in NBA 2K27! Wemby is only 22 years old, but he’s already accomplished a lot in three years: Rookie of the Year, two All-Star selections, two All-Defensive First-Team selections, and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year. Let his rapid success inspire you to do the same in The City by leading your Crew to the top of the leaderboard. 

Every game you play, you’ll earn XP and climb the rewards ladder, accessing exciting unlocks like Skill Boosts, MyPLAYER cosmetics, Cap Breakers, and all-new Badge Tokens.

In case you missed it in the MyPLAYER Builder Courtside Report[nba.2k.com], Badge Tokens can be used to equip your Badges, and every build in 2K27 starts with 20 Badge slots. On your path to Level 40, you can earn up to four Badge Slots, four Badge Tokens, and four Synergy Badge Slots.

See some of the featured rewards available in Season 1 below:

• Level 15: Bonus Badge Token

• Level 16: Orange Swirl Hoverboard

• Level 17: ‘Prowl’ - San Antonio Spurs Mascot

• Level 18: Bonus Badge Slot

• Level 29: Cyber Robot Eyes

• Level 30: Synergy Badge Slot

• Level 34: Messy Afro Puff Hairstyle

• Level 39: Ninja Suit: Apprentice

• Level 40: Cap Breaker

Max out this Season with 2XREP Weekends and other limited-time events. Compete and finish games in Casual Corner, The REC, The Theater, Ante-Up, Proving Grounds, and Crew Divisions in Crew HQ to receive your 2XREP reward!

Other events this Season include Midway, a performance-based game where rewards are tied to different challenges, The Deep End, featuring 4-point shots, and Blackout, where you’ll fill out lines on a Bingo card for rewards like VC, Skill Boosts, exclusive apparel, and more.

Earn XP and level up from playing in The City and MyTEAM with cross-progression, and commit to reaching Level 40 during Season 1.

It’s gametime! Season 1 allows you to build out your NBA 2K27 MyTEAM roster with dominant bigs, three-point snipers, and shifty scorers, offering a balanced squad right from tip-off. 

In this year’s MyTEAM Courtside Report[nba.2k.com] we shared a massive change to The Exchange: you can exchange any of your Player Cards (Free Agent cards excluded), even cards earned from Season level rewards, for elite rewards. 

Season 1 sets the tone with one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, Tracy McGrady. During his six years in Houston, T-Mac delivered a handful of memorable moments, from his 13-point outburst in 33 seconds to the Rockets’ 22-game winning streak, the seven-time All-Star was a force to be reckoned with.

All Season long, you can complete the Season 1 Premier Exchange and receive this exclusive Dark Matter Tracy McGrady card.

Check out the full Season reward ladder below to see the full lineup of cards, ranging from Amethyst all the way to Dark Matter. Get your reps in, put in the work, and assemble the perfect team to take out the competition.

The longest tenured player in Miami and the Heat’s dynamic defensive anchor, Bam Adebayo is a hyper-versatile modern big with elite basketball IQ, extreme athleticism, and unmatched physicality. Take control of every possession and see if you can drop 83 points with the Level 1 Amethyst Bam Adebayo.

The sharpshooting two-guard from Orlando, Desmond Bane has been one of the NBA’s most lethal floor-spacers since rising to prominence as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. Constantly flirting with the 50-40-90 club, the Level 10 Diamond Desmond Bane card will be a vital addition to your backcourt.

A massive presence in the paint and throwback big, Ivica Zubac is the anchor of a revamped Indiana center rotation. A powerful screener, effective finisher, and excellent playmaker out of the mid-post, Level 20 Pink Diamond Ivica Zubac is your ideal roll man on the court.

Head coach Mike Brown led the New York Knicks to a 2025-2026 NBA title with an electric pace-and-space offense, utilizing knockdown shooters and athletic wings to outscore the competition. Get to Level 28 and let Coach Brown lead your team to victory!

An elite three-level scorer with a highlight reel of clutch playoff moments, Khris Middleton sets the standard for two-way NBA wings. Over a decorated 14-year NBA career, he’s earned three All-Star nods and an NBA championship in 2021. Use the Level 30 Galaxy Opal Khris Middleton to bolster your team’s mid-range prowess.

A standout rookie for the Minnesota Lynx, Olivia Miles is a creative playmaker with unlimited three-point range. Selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Miles is the engine of one of the most efficient offenses in the W and a favorite for Rookie of the Year.

In just a few short years in the NBA, Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in league history and the pride of Chicago, reigniting the Bulls’ fanbase with his explosive athleticism and magical postseason moments. A relentless finisher with blistering speed, this year’s Ultra Edition cover athlete will lead your offense to new heights.

Unlock 40 additional levels of NBA 2K27 rewards with the Season 1 Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass. These seasonal add-on passes are available for individual purchase and feature Automatic and Premium Rewards. 

Season 1 Automatic Rewards:

• Dragonfire Mask

• Dragonfire Sleeveless Tee

• Season 1 Pro Pass Pack (HOF Smooth Operator Badge Card, 2x Diamond Shoes, 2x Takeovers)

• 91 OVR Diamond Jimmy Butler

In addition to bonus, VC, XP, and Skill Boosts, the Season 1 Pro Pass features exclusive cosmetics and rewards. Show off your fandom with Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic mascot outfits for your MyPLAYER, put your personal style on display with the Alien Crown Mask and Cyber Robot Facepaint, and unleash ankle-breaking crossovers and electrifying dunks with the Level 40 Pro Pass Dark Matter Derrick Rose card, featuring special edition card art!

Season 1 Premium Rewards:

• Level 1: Smooth Gold Grillz

• Level 3: Cyber Robot Facepaint

• Level 18: Animated Fire and Ice Power-Up Body Mod

• Level 30: ‘Go the Gorilla’ - Phoenix Suns Mascot

• Level 39: Ninja Suit: Assassin

• Level 40: Pro Pass Dark Matter Derrick Rose

It’s time for a brand-new year of hoops in NBA 2K27. Dominate every court in The City, build your perfect roster in MyTEAM, and earn XP to unlock all-new rewards! Be sure to download the NBA 2K HQ companion app to stay connected to 2K27, and learn more about in-game events and pack drops by following NBA 2K on X[x.com], Instagram[www.instagram.com], Discord[discord.com], and Twitch[www.twitch.tv].

*NBA 2K27 Pro Passes and Hall of Fame passes are available for separate purchase and require base game, internet connection and NBA 2K account. Paid premium passes unlock additional rewards for the Season that are earnable through gameplay. Progress and rewards reset at the end of each Season.