Time to play ball.
MLB The Show 26 is officially announced and on the horizon. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on everything you need to know about MLB The Show 26.
MLB The Show 26 Release Date, Early Access, Game Modes and More
MLB The Show 26 officially releases on March 17, 2026 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Those purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition get Early Access 4-days before the standard release, with Early Access officially beginning at midnight on March 13, 2026.
Pre-orders go live on February 3, 2026 on all platforms and at participating retailers.
In addition to the 4-day Early Access, Digital Deluxe pre-orders come with:
- 20 Show packs
- 2 WBC Choice Packs
- 1 Legend Choice Pack
- 1 WBC Uniform Pack
- 1 Equipment Pack
- Double Daily Rewards
- 1 Cover Athlete Bat Skin Pack
- 20,000 Stubs
A new loyalty discount amounts to 10% off Digital Deluxe Edition pre-orders and should be live once pre-orders open. Make sure you're signed into the same account used to purchase any of the previous games. Official information states the discount will automatically be applied and reflected in your cart.
Feature Premieres/Developer Livestreams
Feature Premiere: Gameplay
Our commentary on the Gameplay Feature Premiere here.
New Legends
- Albert Pujols
- Felix Hernandez
- Roy Campanella
Road to the Show
There are 11 new NCAA colleges represented in the game.
There will also be an expanded "Road to Cooperstown" angle, resulting in your ballplayer sharing the stage at Cooperstown if inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Franchise
New "front office experience" hub and "improved logic."
Xbox Game Pass
As of now, MLB The Show 26 has not been announced as being available on Xbox Game Pass. MLB The Show 21-24 were available day one on Game Pass, but last year's MLB The Show 25 was the first release to not be included on Xbox's subscription service.
Sadly, chances are MLB The Show 26 will not come to the service either. Any official announcement will be updated here.
Cory Wayne Dell
Cory has been writing about all things baseball and gaming since 2022 and has been featured at Operation Sports as well as cited by Forbes. Cory is also a multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Cargocastle. Cargocastle's latest single, "Truth and Reconciliation," is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Cory is also the author of Shadow of a Monster, a personal memoir currently seeking publication.
