SAN FRANCISCO -- As the Giants play their first games of the year at Oracle Park starting Monday with the opener of two exhibition contests vs. Mexican League team Sultanes de Monterrey, they will also debut a new look as part of an expanded embrace of the Bay Area's Latino community entitled "Puro Bay Ball."
The Giants' Gigantes alternate uniform, worn since 2005 for single-game Fiesta Gigantes celebrations each year, has evolved from a simple variation on their traditional uniform to a boldly distinctive black jersey and two-tone cap, designed by Bay Area artist Jesse Hernandez. It features a script reminiscent of that on the uniforms of the 1980s and '90s, accented with a step fret motif that's repeated on the numbers and sleeve trim. The sleeve also bears a new Gigantes logo, and the accompanying cap has a stylized version of the interlocking "SF" letters on a gray front panel.
While the uniform debuts at Monday's exhibition, it will be worn regularly at every Saturday home game, now themed as an expansion of Fiesta Gigantes. These games will include cultural performances, live music, and specialty food and promotions, starting with Saturday's Willy Adames bobblehead giveaway.
"Here in the Bay Area, the Latino community is such a strong, vibrant community that shares a love of baseball, so we were really excited to lean into our Gigantes brand and relaunch our uniform and bring it to the field every Saturday," said Rachel Heit, the Giants' chief marketing officer.
"We historically have had a Fiesta Gigantes celebration in September as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, and it's just such a great fan experience that we're thrilled to extend it to every Saturday home game. So every Saturday can be a Fiesta Gigantes, not just a select game in September."
Music, food, games and more will also extend to the Giants' Mission Rock development across McCovey Cove with "Gameday at the Park" on Fiesta Gigantes Saturdays, City Connect Tuesdays and Orange Fridays.
Sergio Romo, a three-time World Series champion and a member of the Giants Wall of Fame, will serve as the Gigantes ambassador and showed off the new jersey at a recent media event.
More celebrations in 2026
Romo will also be joined on the Wall of Fame by four new members, as the Giants will induct the infield from the 2014 World Series-winning team on Aug. 8: Brandon Belt, Joe Panik, Brandon Crawford, Pablo Sandoval and Buster Posey. Fans will receive a commemorative poster.
Belt gets his own separate celebration day on April 25, with a fan giveaway of an aloha shirt adorned with a replica of the black electrical tape "C" that Belt once wore on his uniform after jokingly declaring himself the team captain in 2021.
Former second baseman Jeff Kent, slated to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July, will get a celebration and number retirement ceremony on Aug. 29, with the first 21,000 fans (in honor of Kent's No. 21) getting a custom National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee replica ring.
Other special events include celebrations of Hello Kitty, Peanuts, Top Gun, Star Wars, Harry Potter, the "Fourth Wing" book series, Backyard Baseball and DJ, producer and musician Gryffin.
Ballpark improvements
Now entering its 27th season, Oracle Park is getting some significant upgrades, most noticeably at its marquee entrance and the main concourse level. Willie Mays Gate will feature a new LED ribbon board and a guest services station, while the promenade will be home to the King Street Gallery, with a retractable sunroof, a bar, a large LED board and the World Series trophies and rings display.
All four ballpark entrances will now offer Go-Ahead Entry, an optional facial authentication system that automatically scans tickets without fans having to pull out their phones and display their tickets.
Premium field club members will have access to the new private Shield Lounge with a dedicated King Street entrance and hallway to their seating area. The Bank of America Diamond Seats on the club level have been renovated as well.
The Giants are also updating their scoreboard, with new graphics, advanced real-time metrics, more player biographical information and enhanced 3D visualizations.