Detroit Tigers Unveil Navy & Orange Alternate Uniforms
After nearly two years of research, fan surveys, and clubhouse feedback, the Detroit Tigers are introducing navy blue and orange alternate uniforms that honor the franchise’s history while delivering a fresh look for today’s game. The new alternates will be worn at select road and home games during the 2026 season, appear during Spring Training alongside MLB’s GrapefRuit League caps.
The project was shaped by 18 months of fan and player input, revealing a consistent message: supporters were ready for alternate uniforms but wanted the club’s tradition protected. The Tigers have long been one of the few MLB teams without a regular alternate set outside of their City Connect look, making this rollout especially significant. The challenge was clear, introduce something new while preserving the iconic Olde English “D” and the legacy tied to the 1984 championship era.
The final designs deliver exactly that balance. The home orange alternate jersey features the Olde English “D” across the chest in navy, echoing the placement seen on the club’s classic home whites. On the road navy version, the familiar script “Detroit” appears in orange with white trim, a colorful twist on the lettering that has defined the franchise for decades.
Both uniforms incorporate details inspired by the 1984 World Series team, including three-color sleeve striping, V-neck styling, and a circular Detroit Tigers patch reminiscent of the club’s tiger logo used from 1961 through the early 1990s. The striping extends to the white and gray pants, tying the full look together with a retro-modern aesthetic.
The alternate caps complete the set, featuring the Olde English “D” in orange paired with an orange bill, a nod to styles worn during the 1990s. These caps will be worn with the alternates once the regular season begins and will be available alongside the jerseys.
Detroit’s orange alternates will join the home rotation with the Motor City City Connect uniforms, which return for a third season. Together, the lineup offers a broader visual identity for the club while staying grounded in tradition, a thoughtful evolution that reflects both the franchise’s heritage and the city it represents.
For a team built on history, the Tigers’ new alternates prove modernization doesn’t require reinvention, just the right balance of legacy and bold design.
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