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Baseball season is right around the corner, and so is this year’s edition of “MLB The Show” video game.
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be the cover athlete of “MLB The Show 26,” announced by the game on their social media platforms with a 35-second teaser trailer on Jan. 26.
It’s the second time Judge will grace the cover of the popular baseball video game The first time was “MLB The Show 18” following his historic rookie season, in which he clubbed 52 home runs with 114 RBI. He won the American League Rookie of the Year Award, was named to his first All-Star Game, and finished runner up to Astros second baseman Jose Altuve in the American League MVP race.
So when can you play as Judge and the Yankees in the video game?
Here’s what to know about the release date and more on “MLB The Show 26” coming out later this year:
When does MLB The Show 26 come out?
The official release date for “MLB The Show 26” is Tuesday, March 17.
What gaming platforms will MLB The Show 26 be available on?
“MLB The Show 26” will launch on Playstation 5, Xbox Series X and S as well as on the Nintendo Switch.
Is there early access for MLB The Show 26?
Yes. Fans who preorder the digital deluxe edition of the video game can start playing a few days earlier on Friday, March 13.
When can I preorder MLB The Show 26?
Those looking to play “MLB The Show” 26 can get ahead of the curve by preordering the video game on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
When does 2026 MLB season start?
The upcoming MLB season begins March 25 with a standalone game featuring Judge and the Yankees, who start their 2026 campaign with a three-game series the Bay Area against the San Francisco Giants.
When is Yankees’ 2026 home opener?
After a six-game road trip on the west coast in San Francisco, followed by a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners, the Yankees will return to the Bronx for a six-game home stand versus the Miami Marlins and Athletics, with their home opener on Friday, April 3 vs. Miami at 1:35 p.m.
