The San Diego Padres have revealed their new City Connect uniforms, defined by vibrant colours and a nod to the cultural history of the region.
MLB unveiled the City Connect uniforms on Thursday for a handful of teams, including the Padres’ colourful new set, which emphasizes the binational fanbase in Southern California and Mexico.
A Vibrant Design
The colours are “evocative of our vibrant landscape, rich culture, history and traditions” – bone, obsidian, marigold, aqua, fireberry, and Padres gold, according to the team.
The wordmark has been refreshed from the previous version, albeit with new colours. As with that previous edition, the team notes that it remains inspired “by our beautiful, shared coastline, spectacular sunsets, and active lifestyle.”
The jerseys are obsidian with the colourful wordmark popping against the dark background, plus a marigold pattern adorning the sleeves and bone-coloured pants.
Honouring Dia de los Muertos
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the jerseys is the sleeve patch honouring Dia de los Muertos. The uniforms feature a La Catrina patch, a symbol of the holiday and celebration.
She is adorned with a traditional floral crown, surrounded by ofrenda candles, set against the aqua backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
The hat design features an interlocking SD — a marigold “S” and an obsidian “D” — against a bone backdrop with an obsidian bill.
When to See Them on the Pitch
The Padres will wear the uniforms for the first time on Friday during the second game of a four-game series against the Rockies at Petco Park. They’ll continue to don the uniforms most Friday nights, as they had done with their previous set.
Where to Buy
Uniforms are available at the Padres’ team store immediately and available online at MLBShop.com, Nike.com, and other retail locations, including the MLB Flagship Store in New York City.