Photo courtesy Harrison Barden Bryan Reynolds shows off the uniform.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, in partnership with Nike, unveiled their 2026 City Connect uniform Thursday, which will be worn for the first time on Friday, April 17, when the Pirates take on the Tampa Bay Rays at PNC Park.

The team will wear the new uniforms for every Friday home game throughout the 2026 season.

The Nike Pirates City Connect uniform embraces the city’s unmistakable black and gold identity, celebrating a unified visual language shared across Pittsburgh’s sports culture. As a city that has the distinction of being the only one of its kind, where all the professional sports teams wear the same colors, black and gold are part of the identity that connects the Pittsburgh community.

The all-black uniforms and unique gold lettering are intentional. The uniform was made to embody the grit, toughness and pride that define Pittsburgh and its people. The detailing is full of subtle nods to the region that is so closely connected to its baseball team.

The wordmark introduces a classic, rugged pirate style that is rooted in tradition while remaining bold on the field. The base of the font design mirrors the design of the “sister bridges,” including the iconic Roberto Clemente Bridge, a primary connection from the North Shore to the city of Pittsburgh.