Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer San Diego Studio have announced MLB The Show 26, the latest in their baseball franchise.

MLB The Show 26 is in development, though a release window and release platforms weren’t announced.

Here’s a rundown on the new game:

Last year, we shared information earlier in the season and we aim to continue that going forward. With that said, see below for a sneak peek at a few of our areas of focus for MLB The Show 26:

• Gameplay – Gameplay continues to focus on delivering the most authentic on-field baseball experience. We’re focusing on advanced logic and new data metrics… redefining ratings, pitch effects, and bat ball physics.
• Diamond Dynasty – Now and Later Packs are just the beginning. We will continue delivering engaging content for players to live their MLB fantasy as well as new ways to play and use your squads.
• Road To The Show – Experience the ultimate player’s path; building off ‘25, MLB The Show 26 takes Road To The Show further than ever before, with a suite of new colleges and a focus on the mid-to-late career.
• Franchise – Continue evolving the front office experience by building deeper, more immersive, and challenging systems shaped by community feedback.
• Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 4 – Celebrate the rich history of baseball with the continuation of Storylines: The Negro Leagues, the award-winning mode that invites fans to take the field and play in the moments that shaped the careers of some of the sport’s most talented yet often overlooked legends.

This is just the start— stay tuned for more as we head into 2026.