04-29-2026, 05:43 AM
Method 1: In-Game Settings (PlayStation & Switch)
This is the quickest way to enable or disable crossplay.
Method 2: Console System Settings (Xbox)
Xbox users may need to adjust crossplay at the system level.
Playing with friends on different consoles requires linking accounts through an MLB The Show Account at theshow.com.
This is the quickest way to enable or disable crossplay.
- Access Your Profile – From the main menu, move to the top-left corner and select your Universal Profile icon.
- Go to Settings – Inside your profile, open the Settings tab.
- Toggle Crossplay – Look for the Crossplay option, usually under “Online Settings” or “Mode Specific Options,” and switch it On or Off.
Method 2: Console System Settings (Xbox)
Xbox users may need to adjust crossplay at the system level.
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account.
- Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.
- Choose View details & customize > Communication & multiplayer.
- Find “You can join cross-network play” and set it to Allow or Block.
Playing with friends on different consoles requires linking accounts through an MLB The Show Account at theshow.com.
- Adding Friends – Use the in-game Friends menu to search by their MLB The Show ID, gamertag, or PSN ID.
- Accepting Invites – Cross-platform invites show up in the Game Challenges section of your profile, not as standard console notifications.




