Catapult your way to glory with new challenges in the World Baseball Classic in Diamond Dynasty*, experience new programs, events, packs and player items to prepare for your game. Pre-order now to receive four days of early access to MLB The Show 26 and a Gold Choice Pack.
With the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 26 you also receive:
- Early Access für MLB The Show 26¹
- 20 The Show-Pakete
- 2 WBC Choice-Packages
- 1 Legend Choice package
- 1 WBC Uniform-Paket
- 1 Equipment-Paket
- Double Daily Login Rewards
- 1 Cover Athlete Bat Skin-Pack
- 20.000 Stubs
Don’t miss out on the pre-order loyalty discount. You will also receive a 10% discount if you pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition² and have purchased any version of MLB The Show since the release of MLB The Show 21³. The pre-order loyalty discount expires with the game’s release on March 17th.
Early Access gives you a ton of content and a preview of the action that awaits you in MLB The Show 26. Let’s look at everything.
What can you expect in Early Access?
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Conquer the world stage
Experience the thrill of international competition at the World Baseball Classic in Diamond Dynasty*. Create your legendary lineup, put your skills to the test and see if you can turn your club into world champions. Prove yourself in all four stadiums of the tournament and enjoy the breathtaking atmosphere of the Tokyo Dome or the Hiram Bithorn Stadium.
Earn World Baseball Classic cards to level up your team and compete in new World Baseball Classic online events. Do you accept the challenge?
Leadoff with real-time content
Step onto the world stage and experience the thrill of the World Baseball Classic in real time. In Early Access you have the chance to compete in the international tournament in Diamond Dynasty* before anyone else.
Earn over 130 Player Cards, complete four themed pool programs highlighting all 20 teams, and see the impact of the World Baseball Classic on the game when the Finals MVP is added to the collection.
What else is new in MLB The Show 26:
Programme
- EP path: Give your team a boost. All XP earned will be converted into Pack and Stubs rewards for players. Releases every 4 weeks with 1 Boss Choice Pack at the end.
- Team affinity: Here you can earn unique rewards for each of the 30 teams. Represent your favorite teams to unlock better rewards and show off as fans.
Single player mode
Rejoice, offline players! Now you have more options than ever to further develop your DD talent:
- Mini-Seasons: Customize your gameplay by customizing innings and games with different themes and brackets, including the World Baseball Classic bracket. Additional mini-season themes will be added throughout the year to keep fresh content available to you as your team grows.
- Diamond-Quest: The Coach is back. Test your strategies and make it to the top in this roguelike mode with moments, mini-boss challenges and 3-inning games. The more victories you achieve, the greater your chances of being rewarded.
Multiplayer-Modi**
- Multiplayer Programs: If you prefer to play against human opponents, all games and progress apply to the multiplayer programs. Take on new opponents in various multiplayer modes, complete challenges and earn some of the best in-game rewards.
Grow your collections
- Live Series: Build active MLB team rosters to earn huge rewards like Albert Pujols, Félix Hernández and Troy Tulowitzki, as well as team-specific Legend rewards. Combine your current favorites with legends from the past and customize your DD team as you wish.
Become a legend
Choose from over 220 new and returning legends* from all eras of baseball and work on your legendary lineup. Take the field with legends of the sport such as Albert Pujols, Félix Hernández, Ken Griffey Jr, Mickey Mantle and many others.
Celebrate baseball’s rich history in Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 4.
The next chapter in baseball’s rich history is here – Storylines*: The Negro Leagues – Season 4. Experience a symphony of greatness and the inspiring leaders of the Negro Leagues like John Henry “Pop” Lloyd, George “Mule” Suttles, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson and Roy Campanella.
Outfits for Homage x MLB The Show available today
Our Homage x MLB The Show outfit collection is also available today Homage Store available. Check out the two new shirts and find the perfect fashion for your fan life off the field.
Stay focused
Follow @MLBTheShow on social media so you don’t miss a single moment of the action this year. Also sign up for the Scout report and receive exclusive monthly Scout Report packs and other perks as rewards all season long. See you on The Show!
*Internet connection required.
*Internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription required.
¹Playable from March 13, 2026, 6:00 a.m. CET. The game will be released in the Standard Edition on March 17th at 06:00 CET.
²Discount will be deducted in the shopping cart. Account login required. Only applies to purchases on the same platform.
³For Nintendo Switch, since MLB The Show 22
