Wondering how you can play MLB The Show 24 before its official launch date?
MLB The Show 24 is due to release on March 19, 2024, and it features Vladimir Guerrero Jr as the cover athlete and a variety of game modes for both new and returning players alike to enjoy. From the single-player Road to The Show campaign to the beloved Diamond Dynasty, there’s something for everyone in the latest installment of the baseball franchise.
The game will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch at launch but if you’re particularly keen to get on the field it will be possible to play MLB The Show 24 early.
So, here’s everything we know about MLB The Show 24’s early access period and how you can play before launch.

How to play MLB The Show 24 early
Anyone who pre-orders the MVP, Deluxe, or Collector’s edition of MLB The Show 24 will automatically get access to MLB The Show 24 four days before its official launch. So, if you’ve got either of these versions of the game installed on your console of choice, you’ll be able to play from March 15, 2024.
At the time of writing, a release time for the game’s early access period hasn’t been revealed just yet but we’ll be sure to update this page once the information has been confirmed by San Diego Studios. We do know that any progress you make during early access will be carried over into the full launch so you won’t have to worry about potentially losing any progress if you’re playing early!