Challenger Badge Requirements
Challenger is a NBA 2K26 Defense badge. Below is the exact attribute rating it takes to unlock each tier, plus the height range that can equip it.
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Hall of Fame
Legend
Height: 5'9-6'11
How Challenger has changed
The rating each tier needed in every NBA 2K game we have data for.
| Game | Attribute | Bronze | Silver | Gold | HoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NBA 2K27 | Perimeter Defense | 71 | 82 | 92 | 98 |
| NBA 2K26 | Perimeter Defense | 71 | 82 | 92 | 95 |
| NBA 2K25 | Perimeter Defense | 71 | 82 | 92 | 95 |
 NBA 2K24 | Perimeter Defense | 71 | 82 | 87 | 94 |
 NBA 2K23 | Perimeter Defense | 69 | 79 | 86 | 95 |
2K22 used badge points and 2K21 only gated Gold and Hall of Fame, so those rows are rough guides. See everything that changed in 2K27.
Challenger badge FAQ
What do you need for Challenger Bronze in NBA 2K26?
Challenger Bronze needs 71 Perimeter Defense.
What do you need for Challenger Silver in NBA 2K26?
Challenger Silver needs 82 Perimeter Defense.
What do you need for Challenger Gold in NBA 2K26?
Challenger Gold needs 92 Perimeter Defense.
What do you need for Challenger Hall of Fame in NBA 2K26?
Challenger Hall of Fame needs 95 Perimeter Defense.
What do you need for Challenger Legend in NBA 2K26?
Challenger Legend needs 99 Perimeter Defense.
What height can use Challenger?
Challenger is available for builds 5'9-6'11.
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Requirements compiled from public NBA 2K26 data and can shift with patches. See every badge or design a play free.