Eight MLB teams released their Nike City Connect uniforms for the 2026 season on Thursday: the Braves, Orioles, Reds, Royals, Brewers, Pirates, Padres and Rangers. This is the first time since City Connects were introduced in 2021 that teams wearing the uniforms for a particular season are releasing them at the same time. It was a joint strategy between the league, Nike and Fanatics to go simultaneously, and allows for more time during the season for teams to wear their jerseys, as opposed to releasing in the summer months.
This represents each team’s second version of the City Connects. They will be worn as early as this weekend and will be available for purchase in team stores, online and at the MLB Flagship Store in New York. Here’s a summary from the league behind the significance of all eight concepts (and debut date):
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Braves (April 10): 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.
Orioles (April 10): 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.
Reds (April 11): 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.
Royals (April 10): 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.
Brewers (April 10): 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.
Pirates (April 17): 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.
Padres (April 10): 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.
Rangers (April 24): 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.
