MLB The Show 26 download & install size
MLB The Show 26 needs roughly ~177 GB, and the exact size varies by platform (see the table below).
| Platform | Download / install size |
|---|---|
| PS5 | ~177 GB |
| Nintendo Switch | ~30 GB |
Will it fit on your console? (177 GB)
| Console | Usable storage | Free after install |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 667 GB | ✓ +490 GB |
| Xbox Series X | 802 GB | ✓ +625 GB |
| Xbox Series S | 364 GB | ✓ +187 GB |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 256 GB | ✓ +79 GB |
How long to download? (177 GB)
| Connection | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| 25 Mbps | 15.7 hours |
| 100 Mbps | 3.9 hours |
| 500 Mbps | 47 min |
At full line speed — real-world downloads are usually a bit slower.
Sources · Last verified: July 24, 2026.
As a data-heavy annual sports sim, the install is large. The PS5 version is listed at 176.81 GB on the PlayStation Store (via PSprices), and the Nintendo Switch version is ~30.3 GB per eShop file-size round-ups (NintendoEverything/GoNintendo). The Xbox Series X|S download size is comparable but a precise figure could not be independently cross-checked, so it is omitted; check the Microsoft Store on-console. Installed size grows further with post-launch roster and content updates.
MLB The Show 26 — frequently asked
How big is the MLB The Show 26 download?
It's a large install: about 177 GB on PS5 (per the PlayStation Store listing) and roughly 30 GB on Nintendo Switch (per eShop listings). The Xbox Series X|S size is comparable; confirm it on the Microsoft Store. Size grows with updates.
Sources
- PSprices — MLB The Show 26 PS5 (file size listing)
- NintendoEverything — Switch/Switch 2 file sizes incl. MLB The Show 26
- Operation Sports — Crossplay & cross-progression
- The Game Haus — Is MLB The Show 26 on Xbox Game Pass?
- Xbox Wire — Free Play Days (MLB The Show 26)
- PSNProfiles — MLB The Show 26 trophy list
- TrueAchievements — MLB The Show 26 achievements
- Operation Sports — Complete MLB The Show 26 Trophy Guide
- Wikipedia — MLB The Show 26
- Last verified: July 24, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.