Quick Way to Change Your Favorite Team in MLB The Show 26

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to Settings: From the main menu, look for the cog icon in the corner and select it.
2. Select User Settings: This is your hub for personalizing your gameplay experience.
3. Open Settings Preset Sub-Menu: Press X on Xbox or Square on PlayStation. This takes you directly to the settings presets.
4. Scroll to Set Favorite Team: It’s located at the very bottom of this menu.
5. Choose Your New Team: Pick your preferred MLB franchise from the list and confirm your selection.

Quick Tip

In previous editions of the game, you had to dig through a “three dots” profile menu to find this option. In MLB The Show 26, the shortcut from the Preset menu makes this the fastest way to switch your favorite team and instantly update your main menu theme and commentary preferences.

Switching teams is not just cosmetic—your favorite team selection can subtly influence the commentary you hear and which highlights are emphasized in menus and recap sequences. So whether you’re a die-hard fan or just testing out a new lineup for fun, this quick method ensures you spend more time playing and less time navigating menus.

This version keeps the content player-focused, natural, and suitable for blogs or forums. It also explains why the change matters beyond just visuals.