Eight MLB clubs launch 2026 City Connect uniforms defined by places, people and stories
Eight MLB Clubs are launching a new wave of City Connect uniforms for the 2026 season today, bringing forward designs shaped by the places, people and stories that define them.
Prior to the 2026 season, the Clubs partnered closely with Nike and Fanatics, MLB’s uniform manufacturer, to develop the next chapter of City Connect for the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers.
The collection reflects the energy and pride of each Club’s community, offering bold and expressive interpretations that celebrate both team history and what’s ahead for the game.
Each team explored its values, mottos and regional influences to create a uniform rooted in emotional connection and cultural authenticity. With each Club returning for a second City Connect edition, this year’s uniforms build on past foundations while expanding into new dimensions of the city, region and fanbase. The uniforms will remain part of each Club’s on-field rotation for multiple seasons to come.
Design inspiration for each Club’s uniform includes:
- Atlanta Braves– A brighter powder blue anchors the design as a modernized callback to the Club’s beloved 1980s uniforms. Red piping, an updated “Atlanta” script and “ATL” block letter sleeve patch marry vintage style with today’s team colors. The Braves debut their City Connect uniforms on-field tomorrow, April 10, at Truist Park against the Cleveland Guardians.
- Baltimore Orioles– Rooted in the soul of Baltimore, the design pays tribute to Camden Yards through motifs including the brass home run plaques, wrought-iron scoreboard clock and a Camden “B” inspired by the 1890s Baltimore Baseball Club. An Oriole bird sits perched proudly atop the “BMORE” wordmark. The Orioles debut their City Connect uniforms on-field tomorrow, April 10, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the San Francisco Giants.
- Cincinnati Reds– Embracing the color that defines the franchise, pinstripes make a modern comeback in a tone-on-tone style and a nod to the popular vest-style jersey last worn more than two decades ago. A sleeve graphic features the iconic Tyler Davidson Fountain, which begins flowing each year around Opening Day. The Reds debut their City Connect uniforms on-field Saturday, April 11, at Great American Ball Park against the Los Angeles Angels.
- Kansas City Royals– A bold fuchsia-to-blue gradient draws inspiration from Kansas City’s official City of Fountains logo, channeling the spirit of the city’s people and iconic waterways. The updated “R” logo pays homage to the Club’s original 1969 mark, while a heart logo reflects Kansas City’s place as the nation’s heartland. The Royals debut their City Connect uniforms on-field tomorrow, April 10, at Kauffman Stadium against the Chicago White Sox.
- Milwaukee Brewers– A water-toned base and cream accent evoke Wisconsin’s endless lakes, sandy shores and sandstone bluffs, while a gradient wordmark capture’s the state’s beautiful summer sunsets. A “Wisco” wordmark on the chest, state motto on the collar, bobber jock tag detail and redesigned Barrelman sleeve patch round out a uniform that celebrates the team’s history and Wisconsin’s rich heritage. The Brewers debut their City Connect uniforms on-field tomorrow, April 10, at American Family Field against the Washington Nationals.
- Pittsburgh Pirates– Built around Pittsburgh’s unmistakable black and gold identity, the uniform features a rugged, pirate style wordmark whose font draws inspiration from the city’s “Sister Bridges.” Red accents and Jolly Roger elements add boldness without breaking the city’s iconic color palette. The Pirates debut their City Connect uniforms on-field Friday, April 17, at PNC Park against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- San Diego Padres– Celebrating the Padres’ bi-national region and culture through honoring its traditions and families with a focus on Día de los Muertos, the design features a sunset-ombre “San Diego” chest wordmark, La Catrina sleeve patch, marigold-patterned trim, bone colored hat and pants, and papel picado jock tag. The Padres debut their City Connect uniforms on-field tomorrow, April 10, at Petco Park against the Colorado Rockies.
- Texas Rangers– Cochineal red anchors a design steeped in Texas and Mexican heritage, highlighted by the “Tejas” chest wordmark, a charro-embossed belt and mariachi-inspired fill patterns. The Rangers debut their City Connect uniforms on-field Friday, April 24, at Globe Life Field against the Athletics.
New Era®, the Official Cap of MLB, and Stance, the Official Sock of MLB, also partnered closely with the Clubs and Major League Baseball to complete the uniform looks.
Nike’s 2026 MLB City Connect jerseys and additional team apparel are now available to fans at Nike.com, MLBShop.com, Fanatics.com, the MLB Flagship Store (NYC), team stadium stores and additional select retail locations.