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Moonshot, MLBx, September Spotlight, & more make for a stellar weekend in MLB The Show 26

September 18th, 2026

Today’s update brings an astronomical amount of all-new Moonshot content, including Programs, an Event, a Collection, packs, and more. Additionally, the MLBx Program, a new Legends and Flashbacks Collection, September Spotlight – Drop 2, and a Double XP Weekend are sure to keep you gravitating towards MLB The Show 26!

Check out some of the biggest rewards available today:

  • Moonshot Series Mickey Mantle in the Moonshot Collection
  • Moonshot Series Gil Hodges in the Moonshot Program
  • MLBx Series Julio Franco in the MLBx Program
  • MLBx Series Ben Zobrist in the Legends and Flashbacks Collection
  • Spotlight Series Adael Amador in the September Spotlight Program – Drop 2

Double XP Weekend

The 7th Inning XP Path grind gets a boost with a new Double XP Weekend starting today.

Play in any mode in Diamond Dynasty and earn Double XP towards unlocking any rewards you may have missed or just keep spinning that reward wheel in MLB The Show 26. 

Also, enjoy a 2X HR multiplier towards the Community Home Run Challenge taking place now as you make your way towards those sweet Tier 3 Rewards!

Moonshot Collection

Collect Moonshot Series players in the Moonshot Collection to add Moonshot Series Craig Biggio, 2B, HOU (99 OVR), at 23 collected, and Mickey Mantle, CF, NYY (99 OVR), at 36 collected, to your Diamond Dynasty squad.

Moonshot Program

Complete Moments, including the Optional Extreme: Higher Gravity Moments, and Missions, including the Bonus: Moonshot III Event Missions, along with the Moonshot Series Collection, and gain progress in the Moonshot Program to earn a Moonshot Pitchers Pack featuring ten 74 OVR Bronze Moonshot Series pitchers, for use in the Moonshot III Event, including:

  • Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA (74 OVR)
  • Anibal Sanchez, SP, DET (74 OVR)
  • Jered Weaver, SP, LAA (74 OVR)
  • Zack Britton, SP, BAL (74 OVR)
  • Al Leiter, SP, NYY (74 OVR)
  • Albert Pujols, RP, STL (74 OVR)
  • Roy Campanella, RP, LAD (74 OVR)
  • Keith Foulke, RP, CWS (74 OVR)
  • Jonathan Broxton, RP, STL (74 OVR)
  • Gregory Soto, RP, PHI (74 OVR)

Then, add the following 99 OVR Moonshot Series players to your lineup:

  • Gil Hodges, 1B, LAD (99 OVR)
  • Jackie Robinson, 2B, LAD (99 OVR)
  • Wade Boggs, 3B, BOS (99 OVR)
  • Joe Torre, C, ATL (99 OVR)
  • Rod Carew, 2B, LAA (99 OVR)
  • Paul Molitor, 3B, MIL (99 OVR)
  • Adam Jones, CF, BAL (99 OVR)
  • Adam Dunn, LF, CIN (99 OVR)
  • Garret Anderson, LF, LAA (99 OVR)
  • Dave Roberts, CF, LAD (99 OVR)

Moonshot III Event & Program

Build a lineup using any batters along with Bronze & Common pitchers, then take a swing at the new Moonshot III Event.

While competing for wins, complete Event Missions to advance through the Moonshot III Event Program. Along the way, you can earn XP, packs, and featured player rewards – Moonshot Series Curtis Granderson, CF, NYY (99 OVR) and Bobby Grich, 2B, LAA (99 OVR).

Moonshot Diamond Quest

Play Moments against Moonshot Series players, complete Showdowns against Moonshot Series pitchers, take on Stadium Challenges, and clean up against the Zone Sweeper to earn three Deluxe Moonshot Packs and more rewards in the Moonshot Diamond Quest.

Moonshot Mini Seasons Challenge

Compete in three- or nine-inning games within seven- or 28-game seasons against CPU-controlled teams in the Moonshot Mini Seasons Challenge to earn XP, Stubs, and packs, including two Deluxe Moonshot Packs.

Deluxe, Premier, & Ultra Moonshot Packs

Available today in the Show Shop, add even more Moonshot Series player cards to your roster with the Deluxe, Premier, & Ultra Moonshot Packs.

The Deluxe Pack guarantees one 99 OVR Red Diamond player card. The Premier Pack guarantees three 99 OVR Red Diamond player cards. The Ultra Pack guarantees five 99 OVR Red Diamond player cards from the following Moonshot Series player cards:

  • Matt Carpenter, 3B, STL (99 OVR)
  • Fred Lynn, CF, BOS (99 OVR)
  • Jose Bautista, RF, TOR (99 OVR)
  • Mike Napoli, C, TEX (99 OVR)
  • Richie Sexson, 1B, MIL (99 OVR)
  • Bobby Abreu, RF, PHI (99 OVR)
  • Jeromy Burnitz, RF, MIL (99 OVR)
  • Cal Ripken Jr., SS, BAL (99 OVR)
  • Scott Rolen, 3B, STL (99 OVR)
  • Willie McCovey, 1B, SF (99 OVR)
  • Orlando Cepeda, 1B, SF (99 OVR)
  • Al Kaline, RF, DET (99 OVR)
  • Travis Hafner, 1B, CLE (99 OVR)
  • Johnny Damon, CF, NYY (99 OVR)
  • Jeff Conine, LF, MIA (99 OVR)

Legends and Flashbacks Collection – MLBx Series Ben Zobrist

A new Legends and Flashbacks Collection is live today and you’re tasked with collecting 30 specified series vouchers and previous collections’ player rewards to earn MLBx Series Ben Zobrist, 2B, CHC (99 OVR).

MLBx Program

MLBx returns to Durham, NC, bringing its unique format of baseball with 3-on-3 play featuring MLB Legends. But before watching the big game, experience all the excitement with the MLBx Program, only available in MLB The Show 26.

Complete Moments and Missions highlighting MLBx players in the MLBx Program to earn the following MLBx Series player cards:

  • Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, LAD (99 OVR)
  • Ryan Howard, 1B, PHI (99 OVR)
  • Shane Victorino, CF, PHI (99 OVR)
  • Julio Franco, 1B, ATL (99 OVR)

September Spotlight Program & Pack – Drop 2

Recent MLB performances continue to get turned into new player cards in the September Spotlight Program – Drop 2, including:

  • Adael Amador, 2B, COL (99 OVR)
  • Anthony Volpe, 2B, NYY (97 OVR)
  • Leonardo Bernal, C, STL (97 OVR)

Add even more Topps Now and Spotlight Series player cards to your lineup with the September Spotlight Pack – Drop 2 featuring:

  • Victor Mesa Jr., RF, TB (99 OVR)
  • Brett Bateman, CF, TOR (99 OVR)
  • Lawrence Butler, RF, ATH (97 OVR)
  • Emmanuel Rodriguez, CF, MIN (97 OVR)
  • John Peck, SS, DET (97 OVR)

Chase Pack 27

Chase Pack 27 features All-Star and World Series Champion – Moonshot Series Chone Figgins, 3B, LAA (99 OVR).

There are three ways to find Chase Pack 27:

  • Earn one through the 7th Inning XP Reward Path Wheel.
  • Receive one with every purchase of The Show 50-Pack Bundle.
  • Find one by chance inside individual The Show Packs.

Every Chase Pack 27 guarantees one Diamond player, with a chance to pull the featured player Moonshot Series Chone Figgins.

ICYMI in MLB The Show 26

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso earned his 300th career home run during an outstanding performance at Citi Field earlier this week, becoming just one of three players to earn 300 home runs within their first eight seasons. Relive the excitement of Pete’s feat in the Pete Alonso 300th HR Program, available in Player Programs, to earn Milestone Series Pete Alonso, 1B, BAL (99 OVR).

September 15th marked the 24th annual Roberto Clemente Day, honoring the legacy of the Hall of Famer and 15-time All-Star. Celebrate “The Great One” by trying your hand at the Roberto Clemente Day Program, only available in MLB The Show 26, to earn Milestone Series Roberto Clemente, RF, PIT (99 OVR).

Don’t forget to pick up your Roberto Clemente Foundation Charity Pack and support the Roberto Clemente Foundation’s mission to promote positive change and community engagement through the example and inspiration of Roberto. Your purchase of the Roberto Clemente Foundation Pack grants you: 5,000 Stubs™, the Roberto Clemente Foundation (RCF) bat skin, two additional Roberto Clemente-themed bat skins, and a #21 profile icon for use in MLB The Show™ 26. 

Available until September 29th, 2026, PlayStation will donate 100% of the proceeds (a minimum of $3.49 per pack sold in the United States) to the Roberto Clemente Foundation. Visit robertoclementefoundation.org to learn more about the foundation. This purchase is not tax-deductible.