Free packs are already dropping in MLB The Show 26, and if you haven't claimed yours yet, you're leaving cards on the table.
San Diego Studio's latest baseball sim launched recently, and alongside the full game launch came a small but welcome batch of promotional codes. Two are currently active, both tied to media partnerships, and both deliver a Fan Giveaway Pack containing random player cards for your roster.
The Two Active Codes Right Now
Here's what's currently redeemable in MLB The Show 26:
Both codes come from media partner promotions. Locked On and Jomboy Media are two of the bigger names in baseball content, so it makes sense that San Diego Studio tapped them for launch giveaways. The packs themselves contain random cards, which means there's no guarantee of pulling anything elite, but free is free, and early in a new game's cycle those cards can genuinely help you get a foothold in Diamond Dynasty.
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These codes are only redeemable through the official website at codes.theshow.com. You cannot enter them anywhere inside the game itself.
Why the Redemption Process Trips People Up
Here's the thing most players miss: the code system for MLB The Show 26 runs entirely through a separate web portal, not the in-game menus you might expect. You'll need an MLB The Show account linked to your platform of choice, whether that's PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, before anything actually lands in your game.
Once you've redeemed a code on the site and hit SUBMIT, the reward doesn't always appear instantly. There's sometimes a short delay before packs show up in your game, so don't panic if your inventory looks empty right after. The site also has a history tab where you can check redemption status at any time.
A few players have reported initial hiccups with the website not processing codes on the first attempt. The key here is persistence: try again if it fails, and make sure your platform account is properly linked before you start.
No Expired Codes Yet, But That Will Change
As of the March launch window, there are no expired MLB The Show 26 codes. That's actually worth paying attention to. Every promo code has an expiration date, and the two currently active ones won't stay redeemable forever. Partner codes like these tend to have shorter lifespans than codes tied to major in-game events, so the sooner you claim them, the better.
More codes will almost certainly follow as the season progresses. San Diego Studio has historically released additional promos tied to real-world MLB milestones, broadcast partnerships, and community events throughout the year, so this is just the start of what should be a steady stream of freebies. Make sure to check out more:
