The release of MLB The Show 25 comes with a period of Early Access, which starts a few days before the game's launch. Along with the new features for this entry in the series, players can experience early online play with others who meet the same prerequisites. Early Access does not last forever, as it exists as a privilege to those who have invested in this title ahead of time.

Anyone who gets Early Access will be able to experience every new and returning game mode in MLB The Show 25 available during the game's full release. Storylines, Franchise, and Road To The Show modes return, with new Diamond Dynasty game types being introduced. There are no limitations to Early Access players, who simply get the entire title a few days before others.

MLB The Show 25 Early Access Start Date

Begin Playing Four Days Before Release

According to the developers of MLB The Show 25, Early Access begins on March 14th, 2025, around four days before the game's official release on March 18th of the same year. This Early Access comes after a variety of other Feature Premiers and Deep Dives going over the various content in the game. A full schedule can be seen above, detailing the entire roap leading up to the main launch day.

Unfortunately, MLB The Show 25 on Xbox Game will unlikely give players a way to get into Early Access, even if they purchase the Digital Deluxe version of the game.

With the roap established, the official start date for Early Access will likely not change unless there is a drastic schedule change. A delay leading up to the launch would be the only way where Early Access cannot be accessed on the day listed.

How Long Does Early Access Last For MLB The Show 25?

Play Early Until The Game Officially Launches

Those who get into the Early Access for MLB The Show 25 can play the game ahead of time for a few days. The Early Access lasts for four days, starting on March 14th and ending when the game launches officially on March 18th, 2025​​​​​​. The Early Access period will transition naturally into the game's full release, keeping all the same features for everyone else to explore.

The Early Access is mainly a way for some players to get into the game early, forming teams and experiencing different modes before anyone else. For four days, Early Access players can get a head start, gaining some rewards as well.

The platforms for MLB The Show 25 all offer Early Access for the same amount of time. No system has a longer Early Access period, so don't expect PlayStation to have a longer head start than Xbox. Ordering a physical edition of the game also doesn't give you any special privileges, but those who try to get a physical copy of the game may not be able to participate in Early Access at all.

How To Get Early Access For MLB The Show 25

Pre-Order The Game's More Extensive Edition

You can get Early Access to MLB The Show 25 by pre-ordering the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game ahead of its release. Buying the Digital Deluxe Edition at any point before the start of Early Access will allow you to play the game early. Those who pre-order this version of the game during the Early Access period will be able to jump in right away, even if only for a limited time before the game launches.

Those interested in getting into the Early Access should pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 25 before March 14th to maximize the amount of time they can play before the Standard Edition's normal release date.

Those who get the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 25 receive a variety of pre-order bonuses alongside Early Access, making the purchase more worthwhile. In addition to Early Access, Deluxe Edition pre-order players will be given these rewards:

• Double Daily Rewards
• 20x "The Show" Packs
• 1x "20th Anniversary Choice" Pack
• 1x "Diamond Choice" Pack
• 5 "Gold Choice" Packs
• 20,000 Stubs
• 1x Equipment Pack
• 1x Cover Athlete Bat Skin

These rewards can help players get a head start with building their teams for online play. Having four days of preparation to go against the many others likely to begin playing after the Early Access ends for MLB The Show 25 may save you from spending more money following the game's launch to catch up to everyone else.