NBA 2K26 is, of course, centered around players getting the ultimate basketball experience, but there are some additional elements for you to enjoy — especially in MyCareer mode. When you're not showcasing your skills on the court, there are an abundance of places to explore and extracurricular activities to participate in.

One downside to the expansive city in MyCareer mode is the slow pace in which players move between locations. Thankfully, you have the option to equip some wheels to speed things up, including a free one. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to get a free BMX bike in NBA 2K26, as well as how to equip it for use.

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How To Get a Free BMX Bike in NBA 2K26

While a skateboard is automatically given to anyone starting their MyCareer journey, there is the option to expand your offerings by earning a free bike. To unlock a free BMX, players will need to complete all the City Exploration Starter Challenges. You can track these from the pause menu by navigating to Quests/Challenges, selecting City Challenges, then opening the Starter Challenges tab.

Once all challenges have been completed, the BMX will automatically be added to your inventory, enabling you to equip it for faster movement through the city.

All Starter Challenges

Players will need to complete a total of 15 challenges in order to unlock the free BMX. The challenges

Task Number

Description

How To Complete

1

Watch a HoloHelp kiosk video

Approach any of the kiosks with the "i" above them and interact to begin the video.

2

Watch 5 HoloHelp kiosk videos

Approach five HoloHelp kiosks. You'll find them outside of most game mode areas and components you can interact with.

3

Enter Street Kings

Go through the Street Kings entrance, located on the east side of the City.

4

Enter the Park

Go to the Park, which is located in the center of the City (the big round structure).

5

Enter Triple Threat Park

Enter Triple Threat Park, which you will find on the left as you head north to the Gatorade facility.

6

Enter the Rec

Go to the Rec, which is in the middle of the southern cluster of shops and stores.

7

Enter the Theater

The Theater is opposite Street Kings,

8

Enter Starting 5

Starting 5 is right near the Rec, but closer to the Event Center.

9

Enter Proving Grounds

Proving Grounds is to the left of the Rec, right near the NBA arena.

10

Enter Pro-Am

Pro-Am is right next to the Theater. This one will take a little more effort, as you'll need to create a custom team.

11

Enter Ante-Up

Ante-Up is opposite Starting 5. Just take a left as you come out of MyCourt.

12

Visit the Geo Rank Leaderboard

This one isn't marked on the map, but it's easy to find. Head toward the NBA arena, and you'll find it right in between Proving Grounds and Pro-Am

13

Use a 2KTV kiosk

You'll find plenty of these scattered around. The easiest is just outside Triple Threat Park, to the right as you exit MyCourt.

14

Visit the Crews menu

Go to the pause menu, and navigate to the Crews tab. Just open any option there to tick this one off.

15

Use a Squad Finder kiosk

There are a few around, the easiest ones would be in your MyCourt or in the Theater.

How To Equip BMX in NBA 2K26

Once you have unlocked the free bike, it is a simple matter of assigning it to your Equipment wheel. To do this, go to the pause menu and navigate to MyPLAYER, then select Equipment. From there, select a slot from the equipment wheel, and choose the BMX for that slot.

Once you're off the menu, you can equip the bike at any time by accessing the equipment wheel. Simply hold the L1/LB button and use the right stick to choose the BMX, then release the button to equip it.

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