Sony Interactive Entertainment’s popular baseball sim is back. MLB: The Show 26 launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2026. Developed by Sony San Diego, this entry builds on the realistic baseball mechanics of past titles, offering an immersive digital way to experience America’s favorite pastime. You can get the standard physical edition of the game for $70 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and $60 for the Nintendo Switch version. Preorders are available now at multiple online retailers.
MLB: The Show 26 Preorder Bonuses
By preordering any version of MLB: The Show standard edition, you’ll receive the Gold Choice Pack. For the Digital Deluxe Edition, preorders include the Gold Choice Pack and up to 4 days of early access to the full game, starting March 13 at 12:00 AM ET/March 12 9:00 PM PT. These bonuses are only available by securing your copy before the game’s launch date.
MLB: The Show 26 Digital Deluxe Edition
$100 | Releases March 13
The Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB: The Show 26 includes over 25 in-game digital bonuses, but the biggest perk is the ability to play the game 4 days earlier than those who only picked up the standard version. These are available to preorder now on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store, with Nintendo eShop preorders coming soon. See below for a breakdown of everything you’ll get:
- MLB: The Show 26 base game
- Gold Choice Pack preorder bonus
- 4-day early access
- 20x The Show Packs
- 2x WBC Choice Packs
- 1x Legend Pack
- 1x Equipment Pack
- 1x Cover Athlete Bat Skin
- 1x WBC Uniform Pack
- 20K Stubs
- Double Daily Rewards for 30 Days
MLB: The Show 26 introduces several new features and gameplay modes to the long-running series. Bear Down Pitching and Big Zone Hitting give you tighter control over these positions, and a range of accessibility and control options let you tailor your overall experience. The single-player career mode has also been expanded, letting players start in college leagues and work through to the majors, while the new Trade Experience puts you in the shoes of a baseball general manager, complete with a brand new Trade Logic System for even more immersive team building.
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