Beginner’s Guide to MLB The Show 26 Cityscapes Program Rewards

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The Cityscapes Program in MLB The Show 26, released in early May, is a special live-content event celebrating fan-favorite players from different MLB cities. For beginners, this program is one of the best ways to build a strong Diamond Dynasty squad quickly through Moments, Missions, and Collections.

Cityscapes Program Reward Path

As you play, you earn Program Points. These points unlock packs, Stubs, XP, and high-rated Cityscapes players. Here’s a clear breakdown for beginners:

Program Points Reward
5 1,000 XP
10 MLB The Show 26 Pack
20 90 OVR Cityscapes J.R. Richard (SP)
25 1,000 XP
30 MLB The Show 26 Pack
50 Ballin’ is a Habit Pack
55 2,000 XP
60 91 OVR Cityscapes Rollie Fingers (RP)
65 MLB The Show 26 Pack
70 2,000 XP
75 Headliners Pack
80 91 OVR Cityscapes Brian Dozier (2B)
85 MLB The Show 26 Pack ×2
90 90 OVR Cityscapes Willie McGee (CF)
95 Cityscapes Deluxe Pack
100 92 OVR Cityscapes Ian Happ (LF/2B)

Tip: Focus on completing easier Moments first—they give points fast without needing top-tier players.

Cityscapes Collection Rewards

Beyond the main path, collecting Cityscapes Series player cards earns you high-tier “boss” cards. These are some of the best cards to boost your squad early:

Number of Cards Collected Reward
12 92 OVR Clay Buchholz (SP, BOS)
24 93 OVR Jimmy Rollins (SS, PHI)
30 93 OVR Mickey Mantle (CF, NYY)

Pro Tip: Aim for collection rewards once you have multiple Cityscapes cards—it maximizes your points and unlocks top-tier players.

How to Earn Program Points: Beginner-Friendly Strategy
1. Complete Moments
Short, single-player challenges.
Provides quick Program Points.
Perfect for beginners who don’t yet have a full Diamond Dynasty squad.
2. Missions
General missions can be completed with any players for 60 points.
Once you unlock Cityscapes cards, add them to your lineup to finish Parallel XP (PXP) missions for an extra 80 points.
3. Conquest & Mini Seasons
Play Cityscapes-themed Conquest maps and Mini Seasons.
Earn Deluxe Packs and additional cards without spending Stubs.
Repeatable modes make grinding easier and faster.
4. Use Exchanges
Duplicate Cityscapes players? Trade them in the Exchange section for new cards you haven’t collected yet.
Extra Tip for Beginners
Use ShowZone’s Mission Optimizer tool to track which tasks give the best points per game.
Stack missions with Moments or Conquest runs for maximum efficiency.

By following this strategy, beginners can steadily build a strong Diamond Dynasty lineup, earn high-tier Cityscapes players, and complete the program efficiently without burning through Stubs.