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November 26, 2025

NBA 2K26 Season Three Brings Holiday Rewards, New Content & A Cade Cunningham Takeover Season Three celebrates the holidays with winter cosmetics, returning locations, MyTEAM rewards, and a full Cade Cunningham-themed takeover

Season Three of NBA 2K26 has officially arrived, delivering a full holiday-themed update across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, The W, mobile, and more. With Cade Cunningham as the season’s headline star, players can jump into winter cosmetics, new rewards, updated locations, and several premium unlocks.


❄️ MyCAREER – Winter Rewards & New Unlocks

Season Three brings a full lineup of holiday-themed cosmetics and progression rewards, including:

  • Level 18 Jetpack (Gen 9)
  • Level 29 Jingle Beard
  • Level 36 Master P “No Limit” Jersey Set – all four colorways
  • Level 37 New Balance Combo Pack
  • Level 39 Chill Ginger Mascot
  • And additional seasonal items throughout the ladder

The entire MyCAREER environment embraces the winter theme for the holidays.


🌅 The Park – Sunset Beach Returns

A fan-favorite location is back.

The remastered Sunset Beach from NBA 2K16 is available in Season Three, complete with:

  • A towering volcanic backdrop
  • A massive aquarium-style glass tank
  • Resort-style lazy river
  • A warm, tropical escape from the winter chill

Players can show off builds and badges while enjoying one of 2K’s most iconic parks.


🏀 MyTEAM – Full Reward Ladder for Season 3

Season Three delivers a stacked MyTEAM progression path, starting with a Ruby and ending with a Galaxy Opal.

Key MyTEAM rewards include:

  • Level 1: Ruby Kyle Kuzma (evolves to 91 OVR)
  • Level 10: Amethyst Jalen Duren
  • Level 20: Diamond Kyrie Irving
  • Level 28: Pink Diamond Coach Rick Carlisle
  • Level 30: Pink Diamond Alonzo Mourning
  • Level 35: Galaxy Opal Paige Bueckers
  • Level 40: Galaxy Opal Anthony Edwards

New players, coaches, and theme rewards make this one of the deepest seasonal ladders yet.


📱 MyTEAM Mobile – Free Pink Diamond Reward

Players who download and play NBA 2K26: MyTEAM Mobile receive a Pink Diamond Jalen Brunson MyTEAM card.

The mobile app allows players to:

  • Manage collections on the go
  • Earn MyTEAM REP
  • Sync progress between console and mobile
  • Gain Season XP from anywhere

Available now on iOS and Android.


🏆 The W Online – Winter Gear & Champs-Themed Items

Season Three adds:

  • Winter arm sleeves
  • Themed basketballs
  • A Las Vegas Aces jersey card celebrating the reigning WNBA champions

Rewards refresh weekly and seasonally.


🎁 Season 3 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass – Bonus Rewards

Players can upgrade with the Pro Pass or Hall of Fame Pass to unlock 40 additional reward levels.

Included premium items:

  • Black Spiked Armor
  • Black Cyber Helmet
  • Pink Diamond Cade Cunningham
  • Season 3 Pro Pass Pack
  • “No Limit” Chain and Jersey (Level 3)
  • Crews Ski Mask and Puffer Jacket (Level 6, Gen 9)
  • Ginger G.O.A.T Mascot (Level 39)

These passes significantly expand the reward pool for Season Three.


🎧 2K Beats – New Tracks Added

Season Three features nine new songs curated by PlaqueBoyMax, including:

  • “Yea Year”
  • “5Star”

Both tracks originated from his September In The Booth livestream featuring Rob49 and Veeze.

Additionally, 2K’s Greatest Hits Playlist arrives on Spotify and Apple Music on November 28.


🏀 Final Thoughts

Season Three is one of NBA 2K26’s most content-packed updates yet, offering rewards across every mode, a returning classic location, powerful MyTEAM cards, and a full holiday theme led by Cade Cunningham. Whether you’re grinding badges, stacking MyTEAM XP, or exploring Sunset Beach, Season Three has plenty to dive into.

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