Pirates unveil new uniform jersey that will be worn during Friday home games
The Pittsburgh Pirates have unveiled a new uniform jersey that the team will wear during every Friday home game during the 2026 season. Theyโll be worn for the first time on Friday, April 17, when the Pirates take on the Tampa Bay Rays at PNC Park. The team said the new Nike Pirates City Connect uniform embraces the cityโs black-and-gold identity.
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twitter. com/ziIJ9Bo9GA โ Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 9, 2026 According to a release, the uniform was made to embody the โgrit, toughness and pride that define Pittsburgh and its people. โ The Pirates said the wordmark shows a classic, rugged piratesโ style, and the base of the font mirrors the design of the Sister Bridges.
โWe believe this collaboration with Nike captures the same intensity our fans bring to PNC Park,โ said Pirates President Travis Williams. โThis version of our City Connect jersey is rooted in the colors that connect our city, our people, and our team. They represent the same grit as our hardworking, proud and determined community.
These are confident colors, but not arrogant ones. They reflect a city that expects to compete and expects to win. The design is simple and powerful, while the accents and details are subtle in a way that feels uniquely Pirates and distinctly Pittsburgh.