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MLB The Show 27: Cover Athlete

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Sports·Gaming

MLB The Show 27: Cover Athlete

$21,759 Vol.

Polymarket

$21,759 Vol.

Polymarket

Christian Yelich

$4,000 Vol.

51%

Shohei Ohtani

$3,000 Vol.

50%

Aaron Judge

$0 Vol.

50%

Paul Skenes

$0 Vol.

50%

Tarik Skubal

$0 Vol.

50%

Yordan Alvarez

$0 Vol.

50%

Jordan Walker

$0 Vol.

50%

Munetaka Murakami

$0 Vol.

50%

Elly De La Cruz

$0 Vol.

50%

Brice Turang

$0 Vol.

50%

Nick Kurtz

$0 Vol.

50%

Mason Miller

$0 Vol.

50%

Kyle Schwarber

$0 Vol.

50%

Mike Trout

$0 Vol.

50%

Juan Soto

$0 Vol.

50%

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

$0 Vol.

50%

Cal Raleigh

$0 Vol.

50%

Roman Anthony

$0 Vol.

50%

Francisco Lindor

$0 Vol.

50%

Ronald Acuña Jr.

$0 Vol.

50%

Bobby Witt Jr.

$0 Vol.

50%

Junior Caminero

$0 Vol.

50%

Julio Rodriguez

$0 Vol.

50%

Chris Sale

$0 Vol.

50%

Bryan Woo

$4,000 Vol.

49%

Jazz Chisholm

$4,000 Vol.

48%

Matt Olson

$2,000 Vol.

48%

Cam Schlittler

$2,000 Vol.

48%

Ben Rice

$2,200 Vol.

50%

Bryce Harper

$559 Vol.

50%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of Sony Interactive’s MLB The Show 27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If MLB The Show 27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from Sony Interactive and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Early speculation in the MLB The Show 27 cover athlete market centers on established stars, with Bryce Harper and Juan Soto each priced near 50% implied probability amid low trading volume. No official announcements have emerged for the next edition following Aaron Judge’s return as the featured athlete on the 2026 release, which broke from the prior “new cover athlete” tradition. Traders are monitoring 2026 regular-season performance, award races, and postseason results as key inputs, since San Diego Studio typically reveals cover details in January ahead of a March launch. Historical patterns show preference for MVP-caliber hitters or fan favorites with broad appeal, though the studio has occasionally featured multiple players or returning faces. Resolution hinges on the explicit depiction of any listed athlete on the final box art.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of Sony Interactive’s MLB The Show 27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution.

All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution.

If MLB The Show 27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”.

The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from Sony Interactive and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of Sony Interactive’s MLB The Show 27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If MLB The Show 27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from Sony Interactive and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$21,759
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 11:25 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of Sony Interactive’s MLB The Show 27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If MLB The Show 27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from Sony Interactive and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Early speculation in the MLB The Show 27 cover athlete market centers on established stars, with Bryce Harper and Juan Soto each priced near 50% implied probability amid low trading volume. No official announcements have emerged for the next edition following Aaron Judge’s return as the featured athlete on the 2026 release, which broke from the prior “new cover athlete” tradition. Traders are monitoring 2026 regular-season performance, award races, and postseason results as key inputs, since San Diego Studio typically reveals cover details in January ahead of a March launch. Historical patterns show preference for MVP-caliber hitters or fan favorites with broad appeal, though the studio has occasionally featured multiple players or returning faces. Resolution hinges on the explicit depiction of any listed athlete on the final box art.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of Sony Interactive’s MLB The Show 27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution.

All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution.

If MLB The Show 27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”.

The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from Sony Interactive and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed player is announced as the cover athlete of Sony Interactive’s MLB The Show 27, or if the player is explicitly depicted on the cover. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Only explicit depictions of the player or their likeness (including but not limited to: a player’s face, a clear depiction in uniform including logo and/or number) will be considered for this market’s resolution. All editions (e.g. standard, deluxe, bundle) of the game for console platforms slated for release by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET will count toward this market’s resolution. If MLB The Show 27 does not release, or it cannot be determined if a listed player is included on the cover by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No”. The primary resolution source will be an official announcement from Sony Interactive and/or the player; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$21,759
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 11:25 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLB The Show 27: Cover Athlete" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 30 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Christian Yelich" at 51%, followed by "Shohei Ohtani" at 50%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 51¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 51% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "MLB The Show 27: Cover Athlete" has generated $21.8K in total trading volume since the market launched on May 20, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "MLB The Show 27: Cover Athlete," browse the 30 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "MLB The Show 27: Cover Athlete" is "Christian Yelich" at 51%, meaning the market assigns a 51% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Shohei Ohtani" at 50%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "MLB The Show 27: Cover Athlete" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.