How To Unlock And Play The FIBA Tournament In NBA 2K26

FIBA games are a window to international showdowns where you compete against teams from various countries and show them who owns the court. Just like previous entries, NBA 2K26 also features the FIBA tournaments — but accessing them can be a little confusing.

Being off-season exclusives, players can’t jump into them directly, as there are a couple of things to keep in check before they take on foreign players. To make things simple, here’s how to unlock and play FIBA tournaments in NBA 2K26.

Unlocking The FIBA Tournament In NBA 2K26

For those in their first NBA season, you won’t be able to play in a FIBA tournament, as it only becomes available after you’ve completed the second season. This means you still have some grinding to do before getting into the tournament. However, you can play your first friendly FIBA game after you finish your first professional NBA season. To unlock the FIBA game quickly, follow these steps:

• Complete the first NBA season
• Complete Playoffs
• Start the Offseason and head to MyCourt
• Talk to the agent about offseason activities

Doing so will give you access to offseason activities related to FIBA; these are your ticket to the first FIBA friendly. Since it’ll be a friendly match, you’ll be able to choose your teammates, as well as your opponent.

After that, you’ll need to carry on with your second NBA season. Once you finish your second season, the FIBA Tournament will be unlocked, with the brackets pre-determined.

Playing The FIBA Tournament In NBA 2K26

With everything unlocked, follow these steps to play the FIBA tournament:

• Pause and head to the MyCAREER menu
• Select Play Next Game
• Start the game

That’s how you unlock and play the FIBA tournament in NBA 2K26. Remember, to participate in a full tournament, completing the second NBA season is necessary, as the tournament takes place once every four years. Additionally, as soon as you win three FIBA games, Merchandising Tier 7 will grant you 15,000 VC, serving as a solid motivation to go through this grind.