Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 is confirmed for PS5 and PS4, with The Official Game of the Ashes joining PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. It’s arriving a week after the main November Game Catalog update.
It’s the Ashes title for players who want to take charge of England or Australia, but this isn’t one of November’s monthly Essential games. You need Extra or Premium, and you should choose the PS4 or PS5 version that matches your console.
When does Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 launch?
Sony’s official November Game Catalog announcement specifically dates Cricket 26: The Official Game of the Ashes for 24 November in the UK and US. The general catalogue batch starts on 17 November, but Cricket 26 is listed among the later arrivals.
Cricket 26 originally launched in November 2025. The 2026 date marks its arrival on PS Plus, not a new game release. If you see a purchase price on 17 November, the subscription offer simply isn’t scheduled to start yet.
Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 covers both PS5 and PS4 according to Sony’s platform listing. That makes it different from Trepang2 and MotoGP 26, which Sony lists for PS5 only. Make sure you select a version compatible with the console you own.
Do you need Extra or Premium for Cricket 26?
Yes. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium both include the Game Catalog. Standard PlayStation Plus Essential doesn’t grant access to this November addition, even if you can claim the month’s separate Essential games through the same subscription menu.
Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 is a catalogue entitlement, not a free permanent copy. You can play the game while your subscription qualifies and the title remains in the catalogue. If it leaves the service or you drop to Essential, you would need to buy it to keep playing.
Sony lists the base game, not paid extras or in-game currency. Pro Team has its own card packs and progression, but PlayStation Plus membership doesn’t automatically entitle you to purchases made inside that mode.
How to download Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 on PS4 or PS5
- On or after 24 November, sign into the PlayStation account with an active Extra or Premium membership.
- Open the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, or search PlayStation Store for Cricket 26: The Official Game of the Ashes.
- Choose the full game listing and check that the catalogue offer is available for your subscription. Select the compatible PS4 or PS5 edition where the store offers a choice.
- Use the included subscription download option, then install the game and launch it from your library.
If you end up on a paid bundle or virtual-currency product, return to the base-game listing. Sony’s November list names Cricket 26 itself, not every product sold beside it.
What can you play in Cricket 26?
The Ashes mode lets you play as England or Australia, with training sessions and press conferences beyond the matches. Big Ant Studios has also added Management Career, expanded Pro Team and the Academy, where players can create and share stadiums, teams and cricketers.
Management Career has you pick line-ups, scout and develop players, handle injuries and decide how the team approaches each match. In Pro Team, you build a squad through cards, weekly challenges and the Auction House, with a Centurion multiplayer mode for taking that squad online.
There’s much more here than an Ashes exhibition. Whether you prefer managing a long-term career or building your own team, those modes are part of the full game Sony has announced for the catalogue.
Why isn’t Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 included yet?
The first check is the calendar. Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 isn’t scheduled to join with the rest of the Game Catalog on 17 November. Once 24 November arrives, check the same PlayStation account you’re subscribed on and make sure you’re looking at the standard PS4 or PS5 game.
Region also matters for Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24. Sony confirms the UK and US dates, but says Game Catalog line-ups can differ elsewhere. An early UK store listing that still shows a price doesn’t necessarily mean the offer won’t be added later that day, since the announcement doesn’t give an exact activation hour.
Check the full game’s catalogue option, not a trial or add-on. If your subscription is Essential, the store will still require a purchase or a tier upgrade.
Cricket 26 PS Plus November 24 is the one to look for if you want The Official Game of the Ashes on either PS4 or PS5. The other guides in this batch explain why Pirate Yakuza, Trepang2 and MotoGP 26 have the same later catalogue date but different supported platforms.
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Official source: PlayStation Blog November 2026 Game Catalog announcement.
