In MLB The Show 26, the Stadium Creator is a powerful tool for designing your dream ballpark. But if you’ve tried to customize bullpens, you’ve probably hit some frustrating limits. Despite years of community feedback, bullpens in Stadium Creator still come with notable restrictions that can affect both design and gameplay.

Key Bullpen Limitations

Hard-Coded Locations

Bullpens aren’t fully movable props. You can’t place them anywhere you want in the stadium. They are usually locked to the field along the foul lines. Unlike modular props, you cannot freely integrate them behind outfield walls or in creative areas.

Lack of Modular Options

There isn’t a dedicated “bullpen prop” that lets you customize placement. You can’t, for example, make a bullpen inside the batter’s eye or in a specific corner of the outfield. This limits creative layouts and unique stadium designs.

Static Player Models

Bullpens include animated players warming up. These NPC models are tied to specific positions and aren’t easily movable. Trying to shift them can break animations or create glitches, which is why flexibility is restricted.

Dugout & Wall Connection

Bullpens are connected to dugouts and nearby wall panels. If you move certain walls, it can cause visual glitches or leave gaps where players or props should be. This makes adjusting the field around bullpens tricky without affecting the overall stadium.

Competitive Play Constraints

Rule Compliance

Even though you can adjust stadium dimensions, online competitive play enforces rules. Stadiums that break wall distance or height limits—sometimes caused by custom bullpen placement—can be flagged as ineligible for Diamond Dynasty or Ranked modes.

Prop Limitations

Adding too many decorative props near bullpens can push your stadium’s memory meter over 100%. When this happens, the field may become unusable in key modes, preventing you from playing your custom creation.

While MLB The Show 26’s Stadium Creator offers unprecedented freedom in many areas, bullpen placement remains rigid. Hard-coded locations, static player models, and competitive play constraints limit creativity, forcing stadium designers to balance aesthetics with functionality. Until the game introduces modular bullpen props or more flexible player models, users will need to plan carefully to avoid glitches and maintain playability.