It’s that time of year when San Diego Studios readies us all for the leading baseball game in the world. MLB The Show 26 is the latest game in the franchise, and the series is still without a doubt the major leagues.
If you thought that people were getting sick of hitting home runs, you can think again, as San Diego Studio is looking to keep its run going and not strike out. MLB The Show 26 is the newest annual release, and its release date is quite familiar.
When Is MLB The Show 26 Coming Out? Release Date, Explained
MLB The Show 26 officially comes out on March 17 for several of the main platforms on the market.
If this isn’t your first MLB The Show purchase, then you probably already recognize the pattern—MLB The Show 26 is following the usual March release window.
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A fun fact for you: Of the last 12 MLB releases (including this one), 10 of them have been in March!
It’s usually the go-to month for MLB The Show and has been since MLB 08.
MLB The Show 26 Release Times
The first time zone that gets MLB The Show 26 is PT, at 9 PM on March 17, whereas the majority of other regions will technically need to wait until March 18.
It feels apt that America gets to play MLB The Show 26 the earliest, and 9 PM means you can get in some swinging practice before bedtime.
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Insider Gaming has provided an in-depth table below, showing you MLB 26 The Show’s release dates and start times across the world. Let the team know if you want any adding to help you out.
| Region / Time Zone | MLB The Show 26 Release Dates & Release Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 PM—March 17 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 PM—March 17 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 AM—March 18 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 1:00 AM—March 18 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 4:00 AM—March 18 |
| Central European Time (CET) | 5:00 AM—March 18 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 12:00 PM—March 18 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 1:00 PM—March 18 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 1:00 PM—March 18 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 3:00 PM—March 18 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 5:00 PM—March 18 |
With a few nice features announced for this year’s game, what are you most looking forward to about MLB The Show 26? Share your thoughts and feedback via the Insider Gaming Discord.
If you haven’t already, make sure to check out MLB The Show 26’s first gameplay trailer and feature details.
