Cincinnati Reds Unveil New City Connect Uniforms

The Reds' 2.0 version of their City Connect uniforms features an all-red design with black pinstripes.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring fragmented, overlapping shapes in red, black, and white, conceptually representing the bold new design of the Cincinnati Reds' City Connect 2.0 uniform.The Reds' new City Connect 2.0 uniform design pays homage to Cincinnati's iconic landmarks and classic team identity.Cincinnati Today

The Cincinnati Reds have revealed their new City Connect uniforms for the 2026 season. The updated design features an all-red look with black pinstripes, a nod to the team's past uniforms. The sleeve patch includes the iconic 'Cincy' wordmark and an image of the Tyler Davidson Fountain, a landmark in downtown Cincinnati.

Why it matters

The Reds' City Connect uniforms are an opportunity for the team to connect with its local fanbase and showcase the city's unique identity. The incorporation of classic design elements and iconic Cincinnati landmarks helps strengthen that connection.

The details

The new City Connect 2.0 uniforms will be worn by the Reds on Saturdays at home games, complementing their traditional home white and road gray uniforms. The uniforms feature red with black pinstripes, the first time the Reds have had pinstripes on their uniforms since 2006. The sleeve patch includes the 'Cincy' wordmark and an image of the Tyler Davidson Fountain, a landmark in downtown Cincinnati.

  • The Reds revealed the new uniforms on April 9, 2026.
  • The Reds will wear the City Connect 2.0 uniforms on Saturday home games.

The players

Phil Castellini

The president and CEO of the Cincinnati Reds.

Matt McLain

A Reds player who modeled the new uniforms.

Elly De La Cruz

A Reds player who modeled the new uniforms.

Andrew Abbott

A Reds player who modeled the new uniforms.

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What they’re saying

“From the beginning, we wanted this new City Connect uniform to be an evolution of the first edition. The positive response from our players and fans reinforced that there was equity in the 1.0 uniform. And that allowed us to build on the best features for this 2.0 version.”

— Phil Castellini, President and CEO, Cincinnati Reds

“We wanted to incorporate that Cincy wordmark. We are Cincy. We're not going to change that or try to come up with another nickname. That was a slam-dunk, easy decision for us.”

— Phil Castellini, President and CEO, Cincinnati Reds

“We wanted to be really intentional about incorporating something iconic. Fountain Square and that statue has been there since the 1800s. Every year, they turn that fountain on right before Opening Day. It's sort of a tradition, and it's such an iconic landmark of Cincinnati. We think it turned out really well.”

— Phil Castellini, President and CEO, Cincinnati Reds

What’s next

The Reds will wear the new City Connect 2.0 uniforms for the first time on Saturday, April 12, 2026 when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park.

The takeaway

The Reds' new City Connect 2.0 uniforms are a bold, red-centric design that pays homage to the team's history and Cincinnati's iconic landmarks. By incorporating the 'Cincy' wordmark and the Tyler Davidson Fountain, the Reds have created a uniform that strongly connects with their local fanbase and the city's identity.