MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit: How to Sign Up, Rules & Prizes


It's time for the first esports circuit so far when the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit kicks off. We've got what you need to know to sign up.

Along with that, we've got the prizes, rules, and a few things to help you get started. Keep in mind, that you'll be playing against some of the best.

Let's take a look at the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit.

MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit Start Date

The way that the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit will work is with a set of qualifier games. The first of these games will be on May 21.

MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit is available to 13+ players in the U.S. and Canada, across all PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

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TOURNAMENT: Qualify for your chance to win big money this month

Here are the qualifying dates and times for the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit:

  • Qualifier 1: May 21-22
  • Qualifier 2: May 28-29
  • Qualifier 3: June 4-5
  • Qualifier 4: June 11-12
  • Finals: June 18-19

The finals will conclude on June 19 when the winner will be named and all of the prizes will be handed out. Now, let's take a look at the rules and regulations

Summer Circuit Rules & Regulations

Playing in the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit will require a strong Diamond Dynasty squad. If you don't have one, you'll likely want to make one before entering.

The competition will be in an open-ladder format. Players can queue up at any time within an eight-hour window but have to complete six three-inning games for their score to count.

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GO YARD: Build the best Diamond Dynasty team and grind to the top

Here are the tournament tips offered by MLB The Show 22 for the Summer Circuit:

  • Supercharged is the newest boost in MLB The Show 22. If a real-life player has a fantastic game, there’s a chance his card may go Supercharged in MLB The Show 22***, increasing his stats exponentially for 48 hours! Supercharged players can add the edge your team needs to make it to the top.
  • Hand eye coordination is key in tournaments. In the upgraded “Practice Mode” you can not only head to batting practice, but also now you can practice fielding and base running, allowing for even more preparation.
  • Ranked Seasons can be a great practice environment for playing competitively with your Diamond Dynasty squad***. Plus, as you climb the leaderboard you’ll unlock more rewards to use.

Now, let's take a look at the prizes that you can earn for playing well in the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit.

Summer Circuit Prizes & Rewards

Once you start earning wins during the Summer Circuit, you'll be able to claim some really great MLB The Show 22 rewards.

Not only is there a $25,000 in total cash prizing reward available, but players reaching Day 2 will receive at least 11K Stubs.

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Here's the prize pool breakdown for the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit:

Open Qualifier Prizes:

  • 1st Place: 1,050,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 2nd Place: 600,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 3rd – 4th Place: 300,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 5th – 8th Place: 150,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 9th – 16th Place: 67,500 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 17th – 32nd Place: 24,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 33rd – 64th Place: 11,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • Every player who finishes the minimum number of games (6) will receive 11,000 Stubs, win or lose.

Grand Finals Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $15,000 USD
  • 2nd Place: $5,000 USD
  • 3rd Place: $3,000 USD
  • 4th Place: $2,000 USD
  • 5th – 8th Place: 150,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 9th – 16th Place: 67,500 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 17th – 32nd Place: 24,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs
  • 33rd – 64th Place: 11,000 MLB The Show 22 Stubs

The top 3 players will also win a signed Shohei Ohtani jersey and baseball set, a gift voucher to the MLB Shop, and an authentic baseball used in the MLB 2022 Home Run Derby

If you'd like to sign up for the MLB The Show 22 Summer Circuit, head here.

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