The MLB The Show 26 Double XP Weekend is live It runs until Tuesday May 5 2026 at 12 00 PM PT making it the perfect time to grind the 2nd Inning XP Reward Path and snag those 99 OVR Bosses Here is everything you need to know to get the most XP in the shortest time
Missions and XP Breakdown
During the event all gameplay in Diamond Dynasty gives double base XP Focus on these missions to stack rewards quickly
Cornerstone Series – Tally 500 PXP with Cornerstone players 2 500 XP
Conquest Grind – Tally 20 wins in any Conquest map 3 500 XP
Total Bases – Tally 50 total bases Ranked or Weekend Classic 5 000 XP
Power Surge – Hit 15 home runs in any game mode 5 000 XP
Strikeout King – Tally 50 strikeouts in any game mode 5 000 XP
Tip The XP listed is the base amount it will be doubled automatically during this event
Key Rewards 2nd Inning XP Path
Grinding the XP path now will unlock some high tier goodies
99 OVR Boss Choice Pack – Pick either Babe Ruth Contributor Series or Randy Johnson 2nd Half Heroes
Mid Tier Rewards – Includes Bobby Doerr 92 OVR and Rick Ferrell 91 OVR
Wheel Spins – Extra XP at the end of the path gives chances for Chase Pack 8 featuring 94 OVR Aroldis Chapman
Pro Tips for Fast Grinding
1 Cityscapes Program – Play the new Cityscapes Conquest map or Mini Seasons to earn progress for both program rewards and the 2nd Inning XP path simultaneously
2 Mini Seasons – Classic or Cityscapes seasons offline are fastest for XP Focus on All Star Difficulty goals for maximum rewards
3 Weekend Classic 1 – Prefer online play This limited time mode gives extra Stubs and Packs on top of double XP
This weekend is all about stacking rewards hitting high numbers and completing missions efficiently By following these tips you will maximize your XP gains and unlock top tier cards faster than anyone else