New to MLB The Show 25 is Weekend Classic, a competitive 1v1 game mode in Diamond Dynasty. This event works similar to Ultimate Team Champions (aka Weekend League) in EA Sports games, as players can enter with their Diamond Dynasty teams to earn premium rewards. Here’s what you need to know about it, including the format, qualification, and rewards.
Contents
- Format
- When is it normally held?
- How long will it be?
- How can I qualify for Weekend Classic
- How many games can be played?
- What determines the ranking?
- Leagues & rewards
Format
The Weekend Classic is, per Sony San Diego, a time-limited multiplayer mode that runs in conjunction with Ranked Seasons. Rules for Weekend Classic games are exactly the same compared to Ranked Seasons, meaning these games will be contested as nine-inning affairs.
Weekend Classic is only available in 1v1 action. No co-op is part of the event.
Sony San Diego stated that these games will be played with rank on the line. This means that one can still raise their Ranked Seasons rating during the event. However, the league — which determines matchups and rewards — will be fixed.
When is it normally held?
Per Sony, the Weekend Classic will be held after the end of every Ranked Season. The first one will start on April 12, 2025.
However, Sony stated that additional Weekend Classic events may be held at other points throughout the year, aside from the end of Ranked Season, which typically reset every three to four weeks in past games.
How long will it be?
Most events will take place for around 96 hours (four days). However, Sony stated some could be shorter but no short as 48 hours.
How can I qualify for Weekend Classic?
Diamond Dynasty players can qualify by logging into the active Ranked Season. Any player from Rank 0+ can play in Weekend Classic.
How many games can be played?
As many as one desires.
It’s worth noting two things. One, it will have leaderboards. Individuals will be paired with 99 random players from their specific league in a 100-player leaderboard. The top players in each leaderboard will get a specific reward.
Second, any game won within their first six contests played during a Weekend Classic will yield better rewards. More on rewards in a minute.
What determines the ranking?
The highest-attained rating during the current Ranked Season determines the ranking.
So, if for example, one makes it to World Series and caps out at 800-899, that player would stick in that specific division. This is regardless of what one’s rating is when the Weekend Classic begins.
Leagues & rewards
The rewards earned are based on the league in which Diamond Dynasty players are qualified.
First off, here’s a look at how league seeding works:
- Bronze I: 0-399
- Bronze II: 400-499
- Silver I: 500-599
- Silver II: 600-699
- Gold I: 700-799
- Gold II: 800-899
- Diamond: 900-999
- Immortal: 1000-9999
Now, as noted earlier, the rewards for winning games within the first six games of every Weekend Classic will be better compared to ones earned in games seven and beyond.
Let’s break it down by tier:
| Rank | x1 Win | x2 Win | x3 Win | x4 Win | x5 Win | x6 Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze I | MLB The Show 25 pack (x2) and 1,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x3) and 1,000 Stubs | HEAD Pack and 1,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack and 1,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x2) and 2,000 Stubs | Pipeline Deluxe Pack and 2,000 Stubs |
| Bronze II | MLB The Show 25 pack (x5) and 2,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x2) and 2,000 Stubs | HEAD Pack and 2,000 Stubs | Pipeline Deluxe Pack and 2,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x3) and 3,000 Stubs | Chase Pack 1 and 5,000 Stubs |
| Silver I | MLB The Show 25 pack (x10) and 4,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x5) and 3,000 Stubs | Chase Pack 1 and 3,000 Stubs | HEAD Pack (x2) and 4,000 Stubs | Pipeline Ultra Pack and 3,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice and 3,000 Stubs |
| Silver II | MLB The Show 25 pack (x15) and 7,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x7) and 4,000 Stubs | New Threads Premier Pack and 4,000 Stubs | 85+ Live Series Pack and 5,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice and 3,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice and 5,000 Stubs |
| Gold I | MLB The Show 25 pack (x25) and 12,000 Stubs | Premier Mystery Choice Pack and 6,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x10) and 6,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice and 6,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice and 5,000 Stubs | 85+ Live Series Pack (x3) and 5,000 Stubs |
| Gold II | MLB The Show 25 pack (x40) and 15,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x12) and 7,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice and 6,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice and 6,000 Stubs | 85+ Live Series Pack (x4) and 10,000 Stubs | Chase Pack 3 (x2) and 10,000 Stubs |
| Diamond | MLB The Show 25 pack (x50) and 20,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Choice (x2) and 10,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x15) and 10,000 Stubs | Ultra Choice Mystery (x2) and 10,000 Stubs | Chase Pack 3 (x2) and 10,000 Stubs | 88+ Live Series Pack and 20,000 Stubs |
| Immortal | Weekend Classic Choice (x2) and 40,000 Stubs | BIAH Pack (x25) and 20,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x100) and 25,000 Stubs | Chase Pack 3 (x2) and 25,000 Stubs | 88+ Live Series Pack and 30,000 Stubs | Weekend Classic Immortal 6-0 Icon |
From there, rewards aren’t as impressive. Wins in Games seven or more yield a Ballin’ is a Habit pack from Gold I through Immortal. For wins in Silver II and lower past game six, an MLB The Show 25 pack is the reward.
Lastly, the leaderboard rewards:
| Rank | Top 1 | Top 2-5 | Top 6-10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze I | MLB The Show 25 pack (x10) | MLB The Show 25 (x3) | MLB The Show 25 pack |
| Bronze II | MLB The Show 25 pack (x20) | MLB The Show 25 pack (x10) | MLB The Show 25 pack (x5) |
| Silver II | MLB The Show 25 pack (x25) and 10,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x15) and 3,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x10) |
| Silver II | MLB The Show 25 pack (x40) and 20,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x20) and 5,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x10) and 3,000 Stubs |
| Gold I | MLB The Show 25 pack (x50) and 30,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x25) and 15,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x15) and 10,000 Stubs |
| Gold II | MLB The Show 25 pack (x75) and 50,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x30) and 25,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x20) and 15,000 Stubs |
| Diamond | MLB The Show 25 pack (x100) and 70,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x40) and 30,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x30) and 20,000 Stubs |
| Immortal | MLB The Show 25 pack (x15) and 100,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x100) and 70,000 Stubs | MLB The Show 25 pack (x70) and 50,000 Stubs |
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