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MLB to Revert Nike Uniforms After Player and Fan Backlash

The league will phase out the controversial jerseys by 2026 and return to traditional materials and designs.

The National League lines up before the game during the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field.
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Bullying Works: MLB Is Going Back To Players Wearing Their Own Jerseys For The All Star Game, As Well As Fixing The Nike-Fanatics Uniform Crisis
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Overview

  • Nike's 2024 MLB uniforms faced criticism for poor fit, transparency, and cheap materials.
  • Players and fans complained about smaller lettering, screen-printed patches, and limited customization options.
  • MLB announced that all road grey uniforms will revert to 2018-2023 designs in 2025, with full reversion by 2026.
  • The league will also return to players wearing their own team jerseys for the All-Star Game starting in 2025.
  • Nike's uniform deal with MLB, which includes these changes, runs through 2029.