Phillies first team to officially launch new Nike MLB City Connect jersey in 2024, exclusively available at Citizens Bank Park
After much anticipation, the Philadelphia Phillies have officially unveiled its new 2024 Nike MLB City Connect jersey to fans. The Phillies City Connect jersey and collection is available exclusively at the New Era Phillies Team Store at Citizens Bank Park from April 5 until April 12.
Phillies players will wear the new City Connect uniforms during every Friday home game for the 2024 season, starting on April 12.
“The City Connect Series is probably one of the most impactful initiatives that Major League Baseball and Nike have done to attract a new audience,” said Phillies Vice President of Business Affairs Howard Smith. “We are excited and honored to be the first team this season to officially unveil our City Connect uniform, which features a new modern design that represents being ‘unapologetically Philly’ and celebrates our city’s rich history.”
The Nike MLB City Connect Series celebrates the deep-rooted history, culture and spirit of each city that continues to bring the clubs and their communities together. This season, nine clubs across the U.S. and Canada will debut City Connect jerseys, with the Phillies’ jersey the first to debut in 2024.
To see photo galleries featuring Phillies players in the uniforms including José Alvarado, Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Bryson Stott and Trea Turner, a list of the on-field wear dates and more information, please visit phillies.com/CityConnect.
THE PHILLIES’ CITY CONNECT DESIGN AND INSPIRATION
Design highlights for the Phillies City Connect uniform include:
COLORS A CITY CAN RALLY BEHIND: From light to dark — Philly has always been a place unafraid to revolutionize, start anew and work hard to make change. Blue and yellow are based on our city’s flag, unchanged since its inception.
A COLLAR THAT’S NOTABLY BLUE: The skyline of Philadelphia is proudly depicted on the inside of the jersey’s collar. Most notably, however, is the bright blue shade of the collar — intended to represent what Philadelphia is at its core: a blue-collar big city with a small-town feel.
PHILLY CRACKED PATTERN CHESTPLATE: The pattern is reminiscent of text found on important historical documents in the city and features a subtle pattern inspired by the crack of the Liberty Bell.
OUR HEART ON OUR SLEEVE: The sleeve patch features “City of Brotherly Love” with the iconic Liberty Bell integrated within the word “Love”, a nod to both a symbol and word that is strongly held at the heart of Philly. On the interior, an etching pattern references the illustration style featured in literature common around the time of the revolution. Baseball laces woven into this detail are intended to represent how deeply the Phillies are stitched into Philly’s DNA — a testament to how impactful the game is to the fabric of our city.
CAP FEATURING A BELL TO BE RUNG: The cap features our iconic Liberty Bell and skyline with two stars representing the stars in our traditional Phillies logotype. The undervisor and sweatband features filigree inspired by etchings on the Liberty Bell, and its placement reinforces that revolutions happen underground, a common theme in our city’s history.
PHILLIES BLOCK PARTY ON APRIL 5! PLUS, PLAYERS TO WEAR UNIFORMS ON FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE BANK
The Phillies and Fanatics will officially celebrate the jersey debut with fans at the recently-announced Phillies Block Party from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. on April 5 on Citizens Bank Way at Citizens Bank Park. The event will feature special guests, including World Series champion Shane Victorino and other alumni, along with major league fun. The festivities will lead into that night’s Phillies-Nationals game in Washington D.C., with the NBCSP+ game broadcast shown on a giant screen.
The fun continues during “Lights Up // Friday Nights at the Bank” events, beginning on April 12, which is the first time the players will wear the new City Connect uniform at Citizens Bank Park. Highlights include a Postgame Party with DJ Jazzy Jeff at Pass and Stow for all ticketholders for that night’s game.