What’s the next PlayStation Store sale? PlayStation Store sale dates bring a steady stream of discounts throughout 2026, with games on PlayStation 5, PS4, and PSVR 2 all being featured.
It’s always beneficial to maintain a financial plan when addressing our extensive backlogs, especially since we need to track sales across multiple storefronts. That is why we’ve put together this handy expected schedule of PlayStation Store sales for 2026, to help you know when to grab items from your wishlist at a discount.
PlayStation Store sales typically start at the end of the month, giving players a few weeks to browse and decide which discounted titles to purchase.
- The next scheduled PlayStation Store sale is: Summer Sale, which begins around mid-July.
If there are any significant changes in 2026, we’ll update this article as soon as we become aware of them. Remember that these are our informed predictions until each sale is officially announced. Here’s a quick overview of what’s likely to happen in 2026 on the PlayStation Store:
PlayStation Store Sale Schedule for 2026
- PlayStation New Year Deals Sale 2026 - January 21 - February 4
- PlayStation Critics’ Choice Promotion 2026 - February 4 - February 25
- PlayStation Spring Sale 2026 - March 26 - April 22
- PlayStation Big Games Big Deals 2026 - April 23 - May 6
- PlayStation Next Level Savings - May 7 - May 21
- PlayStation Days of Play 2026 - May 28 - June 11
- PlayStation Game Fest Sale 2026 - June 5 - June 19
- PlayStation Summer Sale 2026 - July 16 - August 1
- PlayStation Ready Set Play Sale 2026 - August 27 - Sept 10
- PlayStation Autumn Adventures Sale 2026 - Sept 11 to 25
- PlayStation Halloween Sale 2026 - October 16 - October 30
- PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2026 - Nov 21 - Late Nov
- PlayStation Store Game Awards Sale 2026 - Dec 5 - Dec 7
- PlayStation Store Holiday Sale 2026 - Dec 11 - Early January 2027
Below, you’ll find the 2026 schedule for PlayStation Store sales:
PlayStation New Year Deals Sale 2026
Active between: January 21 - February 4
First, the PlayStation New Year Deals Sale 2026 saves us from the January drought, offering discounts to classics like Bioshock and Age of Empires II, while also slashing the prices of more recent titles like Ghost of Tsushima and many others.
PlayStation Store Critics’ Choice Promotion 2026
Active between: February 4 - February 25
As February rolls in, the PlayStation Store Critics’ Choice Promotion 2026 discounts many heavy-hitters, including Monster Hunter Wilds, Forza Horizon 5, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles and a plethora of other titles.
PlayStation Store Spring Sale 2026
Active between: March 26 - April 22
Next up is the PlayStation Store Spring Sale for 2026, which brings discounts for titles such as Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Forza Horizon 5 Deluxe Edition, and others, making growing our libraries a bit more compelling.
PlayStation Big Games Big Deals 2026
Active between: April 23 - May 6
Battlefield 6, Arc Raiders, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Nioh 3, and other recent major releases are discounted during PlayStation’s Big Games Big Deals 2026 sale.
PlayStation Store Next Level Savings 2026
Expected to be active between: May 7 - May 21
A single sale throughout the easter holidays isn’t enough, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who disagrees. The almost month-long PlayStation Store Next Level Savings for 2026 follows just after Easter. Some highlights from last year included Diablo IV, Psychonauts 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and picks from the Resident Evil Franchise.
PlayStation Store Days of Play 2026
Expected to be active between: May 28 - June 11
With the first half of the year coming to an end, the two-week-long PlayStation Store Days of Play 2026 brings us yet another opportunity to purchase games at lower prices, while potentially also discounting PS5 console bundles, controllers, and the PlayStation VR 2.
Mid-Year Deals 2026 (Active)
Expected to be active between: June - July 7
We’ve reached the hump of the year, so what better way to celebrate than a host of game discounts?
Games on sale include Reanimal, ARC Raiders, Hitman WoA, and Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition.
PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2026 (Next)
Expected to be active between: July 16 - August 2
Another of the year’s smaller sales, the PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to grab new titles that will keep us busy during the summer drought. Previous discounts included Dead Island 2, The Last of Us Part 2, and Crime Boss: Rockay City, among others, and this year’s is sure to add fresh titles to the list.
PlayStation Store Halloween Sale 2026
Expected to be active between: October 16 - October 30
The PlayStation Store Halloween Sale 2026 offers seasonal spooks while also slashing prices on several non-spooky games. With discounts on titles like Resident Evil 2 Remake, Phasmophobia, Dead by Daylight, and many others, it is easily the perfect time to expand your horror game collection.
PlayStation Store Black Friday Sale 2026
Expected to be active between: November 21 - late November
The Black Friday Sale at the PlayStation Store in 2026 is poised to rival other stores’ Autumn Sales, offering a slew of discounts. This week-long event usually features a variety of prominent releases at reduced prices, though past editions have gone on for way longer and into December.
PlayStation Store + The Game Awards Flash Sale 2026
Expected to be active between: December 5 - December 7
PlayStation Store The Game Awards Sale 2026 gives gamers a final opportunity to grab discounted titles before the big December Holiday Sale wraps up the year. The nominated titles for the award ceremony are usually discounted, along with all the big hitters from the previous year.
PlayStation Store Winter Holiday Sale 2026
Expected to be active between: December 11 - Early January 2027
The PlayStation Store Holiday Sale 2026 kicks off around mid-December as Sony’s response to rival other platforms’ sales. It features the biggest discounts of the year and often includes some fantastic games being added to PlayStation Plus. In the past, games such as God of War, Saints Row, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and more have seen significant discounts. This is one to look out for!
Now that you’re up to speed on the PlayStation Store Sale 2026 schedule, drop by our article covering Steam sales in 2026 to get the full picture on PC!
Updated by Bogdan Robert Mateș on April 23, 2026.
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