San Francisco Giants Unveil "Gigantes" Saturday Alternate for 2026, and It Is Not a City Connect

The San Francisco Giants officially released their 2026 Gigantes uniform, a bold black and orange set the team will wear as a Saturday home alternate. It is not a City Connect. The Giants' City Connects are the white Golden Gate "fog" set they wore from 2021 to 2024 and the black set that replaced it in 2025, which is still in the rotation. Gigantes is a separate alternate, and unlike most of the uniform leaks we've been covering, this one dropped as a full reveal straight from the team.

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The jersey reads "Gigantes" across the chest, a nod to the Spanish name the team has worn on the field dating back to 2005. The tagline from the Giants is "Mas Que Un Jersey," meaning "more than a jersey," and they're clearly trying to make this one feel like a cultural moment, not just a uniform swap.

The Jersey: B

We'll be honest. We're Dodger fans, so it's tough to say anything nice about the Giants. But credit where it's due.

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The black base is clean. We're not usually huge fans of black jerseys, but the pop of orange on the Gigantes wordmark and the step fret pattern throughout give it some life. The cap might actually be the best part of the whole set. The "SF" logo on a black crown with orange accents is sharp, and it looks good on the field.

The jersey features what the Giants are calling a "Humm Baby-era" logo infused with a step fret motif, which is rooted in Latin American visual heritage. It's a nice touch that ties the cultural meaning to the actual design.

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The back with Devers' #16 shows off the Gigantes shield patch on the sleeve and the step fret details woven throughout. The orange numbers on black read well, and the overall look from behind is solid.

We don't love when teams swap out their name for something different on the front, and a black alternate sitting next to a black City Connect is a lot of black in one closet. But if you're going to do it, this is how you do it. The Giants committed to the theme, the details are thoughtful, and the color balance works.

The Bottom Line

It's a B. The black and orange palette is strong, the hat is the standout piece, and the cultural details are well done. It's better than the Rangers' Tejas leak we covered earlier today. The Giants will wear the Gigantes set as their Saturday home alternate throughout the 2026 season, while the black City Connect keeps its own separate slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Giants Gigantes jersey a City Connect?

No. Gigantes is a Saturday home alternate, not part of Nike's City Connect program. The Giants' City Connects are the white Golden Gate "fog" set, worn from 2021 to 2024 and now retired, and the black City Connect they have worn since 2025. The two black jerseys are easy to mix up, but they are different uniforms with different jobs.

When do the Giants wear the Gigantes uniform?

At Saturday home games at Oracle Park as part of "Fiesta Gigantes Saturdays." It does not travel, so on the road the Giants wear their gray.