Can you play NBA 2K26 on Mac?
Probably yes. NBA 2K26 is rated Verified on Steam Deck, so it should run on an Apple Silicon Mac, though it is not confirmed on a Mac yet.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why NBA 2K26 is rated “Should work”
Valve rates NBA 2K26 “Verified” on Steam Deck, which usually means it starts without special settings. That is the main reason it is rated “Should work” here.
It uses DirectX 12. On a Mac that runs through Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit, which works only on Apple Silicon. Sommelier comes with it and sets it up by itself.
No anti-cheat is listed for the game, so nothing of that kind is known to block it.
- Mac versionNo, runs through Windows compatibility
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- GraphicsDirectX 12
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
Which Mac can run NBA 2K26?
| Chip | Apple Silicon only DirectX 12 games need Apple Silicon. |
|---|---|
| Intel Macs | Not supported |
| How it runs | Game Porting Toolkit Apple’s, included with Sommelier. |
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 110 GB |
Where to get NBA 2K26
- Steam
- DeveloperVisual Concepts
- Released2025
- Download size110 GB
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
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Do I need Windows to play NBA 2K26 on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in NBA 2K26 on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for NBA 2K26, so nothing of that kind is known to stand in the way. Whether a given online feature works also depends on the game’s own servers.
Does NBA 2K26 run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
How big is the download?
About 110 GB, so check your disk space first. Sommelier shows the size before it starts.
Play NBA 2K26 on your Mac
Sommelier is a free app that tells you before you download whether a game will run, and sets it up for you.