Comparison

NBA 2K26 MyTEAM vs 82

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

NBA 2K26 MyTEAM

Build and manage your ultimate basketball team with NBA and WNBA stars. Collect players from all eras, compete in various game modes, and sync your progress across consoles. Experience unique gameplay with new card types and cross-progression.

Highlights
  • Build and manage star-studded rosters
  • Collect NBA and WNBA player cards
  • Compete in single-player and multiplayer modes
  • Cross-progression with console accounts
  • New Game Changer cards for unique power-ups
  • Compete from anywhere
Features
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Stay on the court with the NBA 2K26 MyTEAM app. Build, strategize, and manage your star-studded roster of NBA and WNBA players anytime, anywhere. Collect your favorite players from every era and compete in single-player and multiplayer game modes on the go—because competition never rests. Link the NBA 2K26 MyTEAM app to your PlayStation or Xbox account to sync your progress in NBA 2K26 and continue leveling up with cross-progression compatibility. Stay locked into all of the action and get the most out of your MyTEAM experience. Piece together a Hall-of-Fame basketball lineup with today's superstars and legends of the game to expand your ever-growing collection as you challenge rival MyTEAM rosters. NBA 2K26 MyTEAM is perfect for fans of competitive basketball games, offering fast-paced action and deep strategy both on and off the court. INTRODUCING WNBA PLAYER CARDS For the first time ever—WNBA player cards are available in MyTEAM! Explore all-new unique lineup combinations that blend the best of the WNBA with the best of the NBA, or assemble a team of all WNBA superstars. ALL-NEW GAME CHANGER CARDS Change the game—literally—with all-new Game Changer cards. This new addition is unlike anything you’ve encountered before, giving you the ability to tailor your MyTEAM experience via special in-game power-ups. From auto-evolving a player card to recovering a win streak or reducing Domination difficulty, Game Changer cards can be used in a variety of ways. COMPETE FROM ANYWHERE Enjoy NBA 2K26’s competitive single-player and multiplayer game modes from the couch or anywhere. Put your lineups to the test in Breakout, Domination, Clutch Time, Triple Threat, and more. Pick up and play with ease and continue your progression with the NBA 2K26 MyTEAM app. PLAY YOUR GAME Fuel your competitive hunger with elite gameplay that boasts responsive controls, stunning presentation updates and heightened fidelity, and offers Bluetooth support for a more connected experience. Requires internet connection and iPhone 8 or above with 4+ GB of RAM. NBA 2K26 MyTEAM is free to download and includes optional in-game purchases (including random items). Information about drop rates for random item purchases can be found in-game. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: https://www.take2games.com/ccpa Use of this application is governed by the Terms of Service (ToS) found at www.take2games.com/legal. Online and certain special features require an internet connection, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms without notice. For more information on the availability of online features and services visit https://bit.ly/2K-Online-Services-Status.

About

82

Build the ultimate basketball lineup by drafting legendary players from different eras. Spin for random teams and decades to test your hoops knowledge and strategic skills. Aim to achieve an undefeated season and share your results.

Highlights
  • Draft legendary players
  • Spin for random teams and decades
  • Build a five-man lineup
  • Simulate season record
  • Achieve an undefeated season
  • Share results with friends
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Can you build the perfect lineup and go 82-0? 82-0 is the viral basketball roster-building game where every pick matters. Spin for a random team and decade, draft the best player available, build your ultimate five-man lineup, and see if your squad has what it takes to finish the season undefeated. Choose legends, compare eras, test your hoops knowledge, and chase the perfect record. Build your dream lineup Spin teams and decades Play with strategy, luck, and basketball IQ Simulate your season record Try to go 82-0 Share your results with friends Whether you’re a casual fan, basketball history nerd, fantasy hoops addict, or just love debating all-time teams, 82-0 is built for you. Draft smart. Trust your instincts. Build greatness. Can your team go 82-0?

Screenshots

NBA 2K26 MyTEAM4 screens
824 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 82 at none against NBA 2K26 MyTEAM's shown. 82 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#1 vs #60). NBA 2K26 MyTEAM's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 42%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NBA 2K26 MyTEAM sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 82 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NBA 2K26 MyTEAM against 4.8 for 82. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of NBA 2K26 MyTEAM's written reviews are positive against 42% of 82's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NBA 2K26 MyTEAM ships an update every 6 weeks, 82 weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
NBA 2K26 MyTEAM versus 82: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNBA 2K26 MyTEAM82
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (37K ratings)4.8 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better16K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#60#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB114 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer2K SportsVaulty Studios Inc.

Customer experience

NBA 2K26 MyTEAM

All ratings34,403 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews943 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative31.5%

82

All ratings15,762 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews649 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative47.8%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NBA 2K26 MyTEAM

One-time10
  • NBA 2K26 Level Skip$1.99
  • NBA 2K26 5,000 VC Pack$1.99
  • Bounce Back Offer$1.99
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  • NBA 2K26 15,000 VC Pack$4.99
  • NBA 2K26 35,000 VC Pack$9.99
  • Hall of Fame Pass: Season 6$19.99
  • NBA 2K26 75,000 VC Pack$19.99
  • NBA 2K26 200,000 VC Pack$49.99
  • NBA 2K26 450,000 VC Pack$99.99
  • NBA 2K26 700,000 VC Pack$149.99
10 purchases

82

One-time10
  • Silver Pack$2.99
  • Coin Pack 4$3.99
  • Gold Pack$4.99
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  • Coin Pack 7$6.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Platinum Pack$9.99
  • Coin Pack 12$11.99
  • Diamond Pack$14.99
  • Champion Pack$19.99
  • Mega Pack$49.99

Questions

Is NBA 2K26 MyTEAM free?
NBA 2K26 MyTEAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 82 free?
82 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NBA 2K26 MyTEAM or 82?
82 is rated higher. NBA 2K26 MyTEAM averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while 82 averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.
Do NBA 2K26 MyTEAM or 82 have ads?
NBA 2K26 MyTEAM shows ads; 82 does not.
Which is updated more often, NBA 2K26 MyTEAM or 82?
NBA 2K26 MyTEAM ships an update every 6 weeks, and 82 weekly. Most recently, NBA 2K26 MyTEAM was updated on November 6, 2026 and 82 on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, NBA 2K26 MyTEAM or 82?
NBA 2K26 MyTEAM currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and 82 at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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