Pittsburgh Pirates Unveil New Black and Gold City Connect Uniforms

The new Nike jerseys feature the team's logo, swords, and a nod to the city's sports culture.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:19pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, depicting the blurred motion of a baseball player sliding into home plate, the player's form dissolving into energetic brushstrokes.The Pirates' new City Connect uniforms channel the team's black and gold identity, capturing the gritty energy of Pittsburgh sports culture.Philadelphia Today

The Pittsburgh Pirates have unveiled their brand-new Nike City Connect uniforms, featuring an all-black jersey with a gold 'Pirates' logo across the chest, the team's logo on the sleeve in a circle with 'PGH' and '1887', and two swords replacing the crossed bats. The gold hat has a black rim and the Pirates logo with crossing swords, while the pants are all-black with a gold stripe on the sides. The Pirates will wear these jerseys on Friday nights at PNC Park starting on April 17 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Why it matters

The City Connect uniforms are part of Nike's initiative to celebrate the unique identities of MLB teams and their local markets. The Pirates' new look embraces the city's iconic black and gold color scheme, which is shared across Pittsburgh's sports culture, making it a must-have for the team's loyal fanbase.

The details

The new Pirates City Connect jerseys feature several design elements that pay homage to the team and the city of Pittsburgh. The all-black jersey has a gold 'Pirates' logo across the chest, and the team's logo on the sleeve is enclosed in a circle with 'PGH' and '1887', the year the Pirates were founded, with two swords replacing the crossed bats. The gold hat has a black rim and the Pirates logo with crossing swords, while the pants are all-black with a gold stripe on the sides. The red of the Pirates' bandana is incorporated into the Nike 'Swoosh' on the jersey and the New Era logo on the hat.

  • The Pirates will wear the new City Connect uniforms on Friday nights at PNC Park beginning on April 17, 2026 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The players

A.J. Burnett

A former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who narrated the team's unveiling video for the new City Connect uniforms.

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What they’re saying

“When we wear black, they know we mean business.”

— A.J. Burnett, Former Pirates Pitcher

“We bleed black and gold, Let's Go Bucs.”

— A.J. Burnett, Former Pirates Pitcher

What’s next

The Pirates will debut the new City Connect uniforms on Friday, April 17, 2026 when they host the Tampa Bay Rays at PNC Park.

The takeaway

The Pirates' new City Connect uniforms showcase the team's deep connection to the city of Pittsburgh and its iconic black and gold color scheme, which is shared across the city's sports culture. These jerseys are sure to be a hit with the team's loyal fanbase and will be a must-have item for Pirates fans.