Oct 21 – Nov 21, 2026 · 1v1 · Registration opens Oct 5
NBA 2K27 is here, and the Tip-Off Series is how the season starts on PlayOS. Over one month, thousands of players compete in Regular Teams matchups for a share of $100K in total prizes.
Eight online qualifiers run every three days from Oct 21 to Nov 11. Qualifier winners move on to the Online Playoff, and the last two players standing meet face to face at the In-Person Final on Nov 21.
Every match is skill-based, 1v1, and played on your own console. PlayOS handles the bracket, the results, and the payouts.
Three stages stand between you and the title.
1
Online Qualifiers · Oct 21 – Nov 11
Eight brackets, up to 1,024 players each, with a $10K prize pool per qualifier. Win your bracket to advance.
2
Online Playoff · Nov 14
The eight qualifier champions battle it out online for the two Final spots. No prize pool.
3
In-Person Final · Nov 21
The final two meet face to face for a $25K prize pool. One Tip-Off Series champion is crowned.
Miss a qualifier?
There’s another one three days later. Enter as many as you want until you punch your ticket.
All events start at 12:00 PM ET. Registration for Qualifier 1 opens Monday, Oct 5.
Event
Date
Players
Spots are first come, first served. Check in before your bracket locks — no check-in, no slot.
How to Enter
1
Download PlayOS
Get PlayOS from the App Store.
2
Create your account
Sign up and verify your identity.
3
Register for a qualifier
Find the Tip-Off Series in the Compete tab and register for a qualifier.
4
Check in and compete
Check in before your bracket locks, then compete on your console.
Earn your way in.
Rack up PlayPoints by competing in Quick Rounds and redeem them in the PlayStore for a Tournament Ticket that covers your qualifier entry.
