Instead of ‘Now And Later,’ let’s focus on now. If you don’t know how these packs work or how to get them in MLB The Show 26, read on for full details on how to claim your packs.
San Diego Studio is quite generous as it is giving all players the chance to earn a bunch of free packs to redeem and open in MLB The Show 26. As with all things that appear free, there’s some extra work required on your part.
When Do I Get My Now And Later Packs In MLB The Show 26?
You should get any applicable Now And Later Packs for MLB The Show 26 between now and March 17—when the game officially launches worldwide.
There’s some confusion about these packs, with some users on the official MLB The Show 26 Discord reporting that they’ve had their packs, others in the community claim they’ve had some of their packs that they’re entitled to, whereas many haven’t received a thing.
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The sensible assumption is that Now And Later Packs will be available from March 17. If this changes or San Diego announces something that contradicts the above, Insider Gaming will update this guide.
How To Earn Now And Later Packs In MLB The Show 26
MLB The Show 26 Now And Later Packs can only be obtained by playing Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 25, and if you signed up to ‘The Scouting Report.’
Firstly, you can still sign up for The Scouting Report, but the cutoff point for free packs was November 14, 2025. Meaning, if you didn’t sign up in time, you’ve missed out on 5 free Now & Later Packs.
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But if you’ve owned and played MLB The Show 25, the developer has given you two windows to earn Now & Later Packs.
According to the official The Show website, you could earn “Now & Later Packs in the 11th Inning XP Path” and through a “dedicated Now & Later Program” earlier this year.
Did you meet any of the criteria? Have you actually had any of your Now And Later Packs before March 17? Head to the Insider Gaming Discord and share your findings, as it might help others out.
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