One of the most passionate fan bases in baseball just got a lot happier Thursday morning.
MLB and the Padres announced San Diego’s new City Connect jerseys for the 2026 season, revealing a striking color combination that honors the cross-cultural fan base between Southern California and Mexico.
Per the Padres, the slogan for the jerseys are “Two Countries. Two Cultures. Together as One.”
The uniform begins with a white hat and navy blue bill, with the traditional “SD” embroidered in orange and navy blue. The jersey is navy blue with trim colors that reflect the traditional celebration of Día de Los Muertos. The pants are white with an orange band the runs from the hip to the ankle along the side.
According to the Padres, there are six distinct features for the city connect uniforms.
The newest iteration of the jerseys are a stark contrast to its predecessors.
While the old combination was bright and vibrant, celebrating San Diego’s sublime coastal location, the newest version pays homage to past that honors its legends and former greats.
Among Padres legends who have passed recently are Tony Gwynn, Ken Caminiti, Randy Jones and Padres owner Peter Seidler.
Gwynn, or better known as “Mr. Padre” after spending 20 season with the team, is the greatest Padre to have ever lived. He finished with a career .338 batting average, eight national league batting titles and played in San Diego’s two World Series trips. He passed away on June 16, 2014 at the age of 54 after losing his battle with cancer.
According to the Padres, there are six distinct features for the city connect uniforms.
Sleeve Patch
Día de los Muertos is about remembering and celebrating our loved ones. The Padres honor our traditions and families with a La Catrina patch, an iconic symbol of this holiday and celebration of those we hold dear. She is adorned with a traditional floral crown, surrounded by ofrenda candles, and set against the aqua backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Wordmark
The uniform is a continued celebration of our binational region. The refreshed wordmark is inspired by our beautiful shared coastline, spectacular sunsets, and active lifestyle.
The Cap
Featuring a bone crown, obsidian bill and floral pattern on the interior, the hat design is a nod to one fo the Padres greatest teams and legends taken too soon.
Trim and Braid
A marigold pattern is sublimated on the trim of the sleeves and the braids on the bone-colored pants. This flower is quintessential to Día de los Muertos and symbolizes joy and the beauty of life.
Colors
Evocative of our vibrant landscape, rich culture, history, and traditions, the colors — bone, obsidian, marigold, aqua, fireberry, and Padres gold — come together in one uniform.
Jock Tag
The papel picado celebrates the history of the Padres franchise and region we call home, using logos from the past that pay tribute to our teams, players, and faithful fans.
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