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The Retro Championship Series Program went live in MLB The Show 26 on October 13, 2026, bringing several postseason-themed rewards to Diamond Dynasty. For players trying to improve their squad, the program is a useful source of high-rated cards and packs without having to rely entirely on MLB Stubs. The main path features four 99 OVR players, a Deluxe Random Pack, and a mix of Moments and missions.

Retro Championship Series Rewards

The program uses a 50-point reward path and requires 6,026 XP to complete. Its listed reward value is around 4,419 Stubs, so there is plenty to gain even if you are mainly interested in roster upgrades.

The four featured players are:

• Jhonkensy Noel – 99 OVR The Show Classics RF

• Zack Britton – 99 OVR The Show Classics RP

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 99 OVR Awards Series 1B

• Justin Verlander – 99 OVR Awards Series SP

Noel appears first on the reward track, followed by Britton, Guerrero Jr., and Verlander. This makes the early stages useful for teams that need an outfielder or bullpen option, while the final stages provide two premium Awards Series cards.

How To Earn Program XP

Progress comes from completing Moments and missions. Instead of playing the same type of game repeatedly, check all objectives before starting and build your lineup around them.

One of the live postseason objectives requires 2,026 Parallel XP with Guardians and/or Rays players. Other missions involve players associated with classic Championship Series teams, so cards that may have been sitting unused in your collection can become useful again.

If you are missing players needed for specific objectives, planning your roster first is usually more efficient than immediately trying to buy MLB 26 Stubs. You can then work on several missions during the same games.

Complete The Moments First

The Moments are generally the fastest way to get early progress. Start with these before moving into longer mission requirements.

A good order is:

1. Finish every available Retro Championship Series Moment.

2. Add Guardians and Rays players to your lineup.

3. Work on the 2,026 Parallel XP objective.

4. Complete the remaining team-based missions.

5. Continue playing until you reach the 50-point reward.

This method lets you unlock early cards quickly and gives you a better idea of which missions still need attention.

Best Rewards To Target

Justin Verlander is arguably the biggest late-program target for players looking for a starting pitcher. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is another strong addition if your lineup needs more offensive production at first base.

Meanwhile, Jhonkensy Noel and Zack Britton are easier to reach and can immediately fill gaps in the outfield and bullpen. The Deluxe Random Pack is also worth claiming rather than leaving the program unfinished.

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