MLB Reveals Bold New 2026 City Connect Uniforms

Eight teams unveil fresh, vibrant alternate jerseys that celebrate their cities

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:21pm

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Major League Baseball has unveiled a new slate of City Connect uniforms for the 2026 season, with eight teams - the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates - debuting bold, colorful alternate jerseys that pay homage to their respective cities and fan bases.

Why it matters

City Connect jerseys have become a popular trend in MLB, allowing teams to showcase their local identity and culture through unique designs that depart from traditional uniform styles. These new alternate uniforms are expected to generate excitement among fans and drive merchandise sales, while also attracting new viewers to the sport with their eye-catching aesthetics.

The details

The new City Connect designs feature a wide range of color schemes, patterns, and typography that reflect the personality of each team's home city. Some highlights include the Milwaukee Brewers' 'Wisco' jersey inspired by the state of Wisconsin, the San Diego Padres' Dia de los Muertos-themed look, the Texas Rangers' charro-patterned red tops, and the Baltimore Orioles' retro-inspired orange, green, and white uniform. Each jersey aims to capture the spirit and culture of its respective market in a fresh, modern way.

  • The new City Connect uniforms will make their on-field debut in April 2026.
  • The jerseys are now available for purchase on Fanatics.com.

The players

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers' new City Connect jersey features a soft blue color representing the state's many lakes, with a 'Wisco' wordmark across the chest.

San Diego Padres

The Padres' second City Connect uniform pays homage to Dia de los Muertos with a La Catrina arm patch and floral sleeve cuff, though the color scheme is more muted compared to their previous vibrant design.

Texas Rangers

The Rangers' new City Connect jersey brings back the color red and features a charro-inspired pattern, with the Spanish word 'Tejas' (meaning 'Texas') displayed across the chest.

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles' City Connect uniform is widely considered the best of the 2026 crop, featuring a unique color scheme of orange, dark green, and white inspired by the team's 1890s roots.

Atlanta Braves

The Braves' City Connect jersey takes inspiration from their 1980s powder blue uniforms, with a modernized look including cursive 'Atlanta' text and simple dark blue numbers.

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What they’re saying

“City Connect jerseys turn that on its head, and baseball is all the better for it.”

— Bailey Bassett, Author

“Fans will not only have a blast seeing these jerseys on their television screens and on their favorite players at the ballpark, but they will also want to get their hands on them in order to display their fandom.”

— Bailey Bassett, Author

What’s next

The new City Connect uniforms will make their on-field debut in April 2026 and will be available for purchase on Fanatics.com.

The takeaway

The 2026 City Connect uniforms showcase MLB's continued embrace of bold, innovative uniform designs that celebrate the unique identities of each team's home city. These vibrant, eye-catching jerseys are expected to drive fan engagement and merchandise sales, further cementing the City Connect program as a successful initiative for the league.