Are the Milwaukee Brewers thinking statewide for a new outfit in 2026?
An image posted to X, purportedly the Brewers’ new City Connect jersey, suggests the team is placing an increased emphasis on its place in the overall Wisconsin ecosystem and not just its hometown.
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A Brewers spokesman declined comment Monday, March 30 when asked if the jersey posted to X by user Steve Freed on Sunday, March 29 is indeed the jersey that has yet to be officially unveiled for 2026.
The Brewers retired their powder blue City Connect uniforms, first debuted in 2022, after the 2025 season, with the promise of a new design at some point this year.
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich (22) reacts after hitting a pinch hit three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field. The homer capped a five-run eighth inning that sent the Brewers to a 9-7 come-from-behind victory to complete a season-opening sweep.
Scroll through this gallery to see highlights of the home run.
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich (22) reacts after hitting a pinch hit three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field. The homer capped a five-run eighth inning that sent the Brewers to a 9-7 come-from-behind victory to complete a season-opening sweep.
Scroll through this gallery to see highlights of the home run.
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
Mar 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) hits a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 29: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a three-run homer to take the lead in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field on March 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
Mar 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
Mar 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 29: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers hits a three-run homer to take the lead in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field on March 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
Mar 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
Mar 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) gets dunked by center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) after beating the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 29: Garrett Mitchell #5 dumps water on Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers after the 9-7 win over the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field on March 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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See Christian Yelich’s home run from all angles in Brewers comeback win
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 29: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks off the field after hitting the game-winning three-run homer on the first pinch hit home run of his career, in a game against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field on March 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-7. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
The timing of the old City Connect uniform’s sunset aligned with the debut of another power-blue offering, part of the Brewers standard uniform rotation as the primary road uniform.
The potential new uniform for 2026 features “Wisco” in a script across the front, and the state motto “Forward” sewn into the collar. The dominant color looks similar to the “Great Lakes Blue” that the Milwaukee Bucks have used in alternate jerseys over the years.
The Brewers haven’t said when they’ll officially unveil the new look for 2026 or when the team will wear them.
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Courting a statewide identity would represent a departure from the last City Connect look, which weaved the Milwaukee area code “414” into the city abbreviation “MKE” on the hat.
Based on historical Brewers attendance data from a 2020 study commissioned by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, about 22 percent of ballpark event attendees are estimated to live within the city of Milwaukee, 38 percent within Milwaukee County and 86 percent within Wisconsin.
Tom Daykin of the Journal Sentinel contributed to this story
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Did the Brewers’ City Connect jersey for 2026 just leak?