Red Sox Unveil New City Connect Uniforms Inspired by Fenway Park
When the Boston Red Sox take the field for their Rivalry Weekend opener against the Braves, they’ll do so in a fresh new look—one that pays homage to one of the most iconic venues in all of sports. The latest addition to Nike’s City Connect series draws its inspiration not from the city at large, but from the beating heart of Boston baseball: Fenway Park.
Built in 1912, Fenway is the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball, and it’s more than just a ballpark—it’s a symbol, a shrine, and a living thread connecting generations of Red Sox fans. That emotional connection became the driving force behind the new City Connect uniforms, which are draped in the unmistakable hue of the Green Monster.
“We’ve been intrigued by the idea of somehow making Fenway the star of a jersey,” said Troup Parkinson, Red Sox chief marketing and partnership officer.
And they’ve done just that. The jerseys are a study in subtle tribute, with clever nods to Fenway’s details woven throughout the design. The Green Monster scoreboard font spells out “Red Sox” across the chest—a decision made after experimenting with “Boston,” which ultimately didn’t capture the same visual impact. As Parkinson noted, “We kind of liked the idea that the only Boston front jerseys we wear are on Patriots’ Day.”
The color itself was the biggest design challenge. Matching the exact shade of the Monster took years of collaboration between the Red Sox design team and Nike. But their patience paid off, with a final product that hits all the right notes.
the jersey numbers appear on both the front and back, with the front numbers in yellow—mirroring the color used on the Fenway scoreboard when the Sox score a run—while the back numbers are in white to match the manual scoreboard plates. The neckline is shaded to resemble the concrete interior of the Monster, and inside the neck is a stitched “1912” as a tribute to the year Fenway opened. Near the bottom of the jersey, tucked into the pants, are small green and red dots that represent the balls, strikes, and outs display from the scoreboard. These subtle details will become even more visible when the team debuts their City Connect batting practice hats next week.
The launch of these jerseys marks the second installment in Boston’s City Connect story. The fan-favorite yellow-and-blue Boston Marathon-inspired set unveiled in 2021 will remain in the rotation, but this new green set brings a different energy—grounded not in tradition alone, but in the living, breathing legacy of Fenway Park.
The Red Sox will wear the new City Connects again on May 23 against the Orioles, a night that will include a special ballpark giveaway for the first 7,500 fans. As for future appearances, that’ll be up to manager Alex Cora and the players.
“I wouldn't be shocked if AC makes this kind of the Friday uniform and then we wear yellow Saturday and white Sunday,” said Parkinson. “But we’ll see.”
Regardless of how often they’re worn, one thing is clear: this jersey isn’t just another alternate—it’s a tribute. A statement. A salute to the place where Red Sox legends are made, and where Bostonians come together in celebration, heartbreak, and everything in between.
Fenway Park isn’t just the backdrop. It’s the main character.
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