If MLB The Show 26 keeps freezing or crashing on your console, you’re not alone. Many players experience hiccups in Diamond Dynasty, Moments, and Franchise modes. The good news: there are proven workarounds and system tweaks you can apply to keep your game running smoothly.

1. Optimize Game & Roster Settings

Generate Best Lineup

  • Freeze in the Squad Builder often happens when your roster data gets bugged. Open the squad screen, press Options/Menu, and force-reset your lineup. This usually clears the freeze.

Toggle Tutorials

  • Some players experience crashes when tutorials pop up. Turn all tips on in settings, then manually turn off each one and save. This clears stuck tutorial prompts.

Verify Roster Size

  • In Franchise mode, freezing can occur if your active roster isn’t exactly 28 players. Always double-check your roster count.

Disable Cross-Play

  • Peer-to-peer matchmaking can cause desyncs. Turn off cross-play in the online settings to reduce freezing risks.

Avoid Unnatural Positions

  • Don’t assign players to positions they don’t normally play. Secondary positions that clash visually with the lineup screen can trigger freezes.

2. Adjust System & Hardware Settings

Disable Quick Resume / Rest Mode

  • Fully close the game daily and restart your console. This clears memory leaks that may lead to freezes.

Toggle Video Settings

  • VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), 120Hz output, and HDR can cause instability. Turn these off in your console settings.

Perform a Hard Reboot

  • Hold the console power button for 7 seconds to force a full shutdown. This clears cached system data.

Rebuild System Database

  • On PS5, boot into Safe Mode and select “Rebuild Database.” On Xbox, clear the system cache. This removes corrupted game files that may cause crashes.

3. Avoid Unstable Menus & Freeze-Offs

Cycle the App Intermittently

  • After any online match, close and relaunch the game. Continuous play without relaunching can cause peer-to-peer freezes.

Use Main Menu for Moments

  • Access Moments directly from the main dashboard instead of navigating through Diamond Dynasty sub-menus. This avoids certain menu bugs.

Avoid Progress Tabs

  • Rapid clicking through XP paths, Collections, or attribute carousels can trigger freezes. Take your time or wait for official patches.

Disable Auto-Save

  • In Road to the Show or Franchise mode, manually alternate between multiple save slots. This prevents corrupted save files that can freeze your game.