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McRib at McDonald's — launch date and LTO window

A seasoned boneless pork patty shaped like a rack of ribs, slathered in barbecue sauce, and served with slivered onions and pickles on a toasted cornmeal-dusted roll. Available at select locations where operators choose to offer it.

McDonald's McRib
Image from delish.com. Shown for identification; rights remain with the publisher.

Key data

McDonald's brought back the McRib, announced October 23, 2026, available from October 27, 2026, priced at $7.49. It is a returning in the sandwiches & subs category. This record is backed by 4 sources and 3 independent outlets.

The facts

FieldValue
ChainMcDonald's
Launch typeReturning
AnnouncedOctober 23, 2026
Available fromOctober 27, 2026
Available untilNot stated
Price$7.49
MarketsLos Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas
ChannelsIn store
CategorySandwiches & subs

Sources

Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.

  • Consumer mediaOctober 26, 2026
    “McDonald’s is officially bringing back its beloved (and equally controversial) McRib sandwich for a limited time beginning October 27.”
    delish.com ↗
  • Consumer mediaOctober 26, 2026
    “McDonald's McRib is back for the 2026 fall season at select locations (i.e., restaurant operators can choose whether to offer it)”
    brandeating.com ↗
  • Consumer mediaOctober 26, 2026
    “this love-it-or-hate-it sandwich is starting to appear once more in McDonald’s locations around the US (although not all of them – it’s only going to be available in certain locations and cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, among others)”
    sporked.com ↗
  • Consumer mediaOctober 23, 2026
    “McDonald’s is bringing the McRib back to select U.S. locations starting October 27, 2026, with some markets getting it as early as October 26th.”
    sporked.com ↗

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