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McDonald’s McRib Returns to Select Cities (October 2026)
The McRib is back for another limited run, starting in select U.S. cities on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with early sightings in Columbus, Ohio and the Pittsburgh area on October 26, according to USA TODAY and The Columbus Dispatch reporting.
Oct. 27
Select-city return date
6 cities
First confirmed markets
$5.89+
Sandwich, per Krazy Coupon Lady
$9.39+
Meal, per Krazy Coupon Lady
McDonald’s has not brought the McRib back nationwide this time. USA TODAY reports the sandwich will begin showing up in select cities regionally for a limited time, and the first confirmed markets are Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Dallas, with more cities including Cleveland, Seattle and St. Louis named in later reports. That regional rollout is the single most important fact about this return, because it means many readers will not find the sandwich at their local restaurant yet.
The McRib itself is unchanged in concept: a seasoned boneless pork patty in tangy barbecue sauce, topped with slivered onions and pickles, served on a homestyle bun. It was introduced in 1981, and its scarcity is the point. Past returns have lasted only three to four weeks, according to Just Jared, so a regional launch in late October points to a short window even for the cities that do get it.
Deal Details
The return dates differ by market. McDonald’s told USA TODAY the sandwich begins arriving October 27 in cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and St. Louis. The Columbus Dispatch reported Columbus, Ohio would begin getting the sandwich on October 26, and KDKA Radio reported the same for the Pittsburgh area. The McRib Locator website, which tracks crowdsourced sightings, had already logged purchases in San Antonio, Charlotte, Kearney in Nebraska, Overland Park in Kansas, Oxford in Mississippi, Acworth in Georgia, Bonita in California and Clovis in California before the official date.
| Item | Price or detail | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| McRib sandwich | $5.89+ at select locations, per The Krazy Coupon Lady; other trackers put the typical range at $4.49 to $5.99 | From Oct. 26-27, 2026, select cities |
| McRib meal | $9.39+ at select locations, per The Krazy Coupon Lady; typical meal range $8.99 to $10.99 | From Oct. 26-27, 2026, select cities |
| Confirmed first cities | Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas | From Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Also reported starting | Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh area Oct. 26; Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle, St. Louis Oct. 27 | Limited time, end date not announced |
Prices are set by individual franchisees, so no single national price exists. The Krazy Coupon Lady lists the sandwich at $5.89+ and the meal at $9.39+ for the returning locations it tracked, while other price trackers put the sandwich in a $4.49 to $5.99 range and the meal in a $8.99 to $10.99 range. Treat those figures as a planning range, not a promise, and check the McDonald’s app for your restaurant’s exact price before you go.
Nutrition is worth knowing before you order. Published nutrition summaries for the McRib put a sandwich at roughly 520 calories, with about 28 grams of fat, 980 milligrams of sodium and 24 grams of protein. Those figures vary slightly by location and preparation, but they confirm the McRib is an indulgence sandwich, not an everyday value pick, even at its returning price.
How to Claim
The McDonald’s app is the fastest way to check whether your restaurant has it. McDonald’s itself advises customers to check the app to see if a McRib is on the menu at a restaurant near them, because a regional rollout means the sandwich appears market by market rather than all at once.
- Open the McDonald’s app and search your nearby restaurants for the McRib before you drive anywhere.
- Check the sandwich and the meal price in the app, since prices vary by franchise location.
- If your city is not listed yet, keep checking, because McDonald’s said additional markets are expected to follow the first cities.
- Order early in the window, because past McRib returns have lasted only a few weeks and stock at a single restaurant can run out.
Calling the restaurant is a backup, not a plan. During a McRib return, restaurant staff are busy, and the app listing is faster and more reliable than a phone answer. If the app shows the sandwich at your location, order through the app or at the counter the same day, because a sighting today does not guarantee stock tomorrow.
Terms and Exclusions
The main limits are geography and time. The McRib is available at participating restaurants only, in select cities only, for a limited time, and McDonald’s has not announced a nationwide end date for this return. Prices vary by location, delivery prices are higher where delivery is offered, and tax is extra.
- Available: from Oct. 26-27, 2026, at participating restaurants in select cities, for a limited time.
- Not nationwide at launch, so many locations will not have the sandwich yet.
- Prices vary by franchise; delivery fees apply on delivery orders.
- Check the app for your local availability and price before a special trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the McRib come back in 2026?
McDonald’s told USA TODAY the sandwich begins arriving in select cities on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with Columbus, Ohio and the Pittsburgh area reported starting October 26.
Which cities are getting the McRib first?
The first confirmed cities are Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Dallas, with Cleveland, Seattle and St. Louis also named in USA TODAY reporting. More markets are expected to follow.
How much does the McRib cost in 2026?
There is no single national price. The Krazy Coupon Lady lists $5.89+ for the sandwich and $9.39+ for the meal at returning locations, while other trackers put the sandwich at $4.49 to $5.99. Check your local app price.
How long will the McRib be available?
McDonald’s has not announced an end date for this return. Past returns have lasted about three to four weeks, so do not assume it will still be there in late November.
How can I check if my McDonald’s has the McRib?
Check the McDonald’s app for your nearby restaurants. McDonald’s advises customers to use the app, since availability varies by market in a regional rollout.
The Bottom Line
The 2026 McRib return is real, regional and short. If your city is on the first list, the sandwich starts October 27, with Columbus and Pittsburgh reported a day earlier, at roughly $5.89 or more for the sandwich and $9.39 or more for the meal at tracked locations. Check the app, go early, and enjoy it while your market has it.
If your city is not on the list yet, the honest move is to keep checking rather than driving to another city on a rumor. McDonald’s said more markets will follow, and the app is the only reliable way to know when yours joins them.