NBA 2K27 Unveils Cover Stars: Wembanyama, Clark, and Rose

WHO:

Bleacher Report - Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

Bleacher Report - Wembanyama is a player for the San Antonio Spurs.

Bleacher Report - Clark is a star for the Indiana Fever.

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - NBA 2K27 will feature three different cover athletes depending on the version purchased.

Bleacher Report - Wembanyama is on the cover of the standard edition.

Bleacher Report - Clark is on the cover of the deluxe edition.

Bleacher Report - Rose is featured on the ultra edition, which will be available for a limited time.

Bleacher Report - Wembanyama is the first San Antonio Spurs player to be on the cover of an NBA 2K release.

Bleacher Report - Wembanyama became the first unanimous winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Bleacher Report - Rose is making his second appearance on the cover of an NBA 2K game.

WHERE:

Bleacher Report - NBA 2K27 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.

WHEN:

Bleacher Report - NBA 2K27 will be released on Sept. 4.

Bleacher Report - Early access for pre-orders of the deluxe or ultra edition will start on Aug. 28.

WHY:

Bleacher Report - The selection of cover athletes highlights significant achievements in their respective careers.

HOW:

Bleacher Report - All three versions of NBA 2K27 are available for pre-order now.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 17:27 UTC)

NBA 2K27 will feature three different cover athletes, with Victor Wembanyama on the standard edition, Caitlin Clark on the deluxe edition, and Derrick Rose on the ultra edition, which will be available for a limited time. Wembanyama, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, is making history as the first Spurs player to grace the cover and is also the first unanimous winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award. The game will be released on September 4, with early access for pre-orders of the deluxe or ultra edition starting on August 28, and all versions are currently available for pre-order.