Latest News About San Diego Padres Old Colors

Here’s the latest I could confirm about the Padres’ old colors and recent changes.

• The Padres have periodically returned to their brown-and-gold color scheme over the years, with brown making a notable comeback in 2020 and remaining part of their uniforms as a retro/alternate option at various times. This reflects the franchise’s original palette from 1969–1984 and has been revived ahead of several seasons.[3][4][6]
• In addition to brown and gold, the team experimented with other colorways in recent years, including the pink-and-mint “City Connect” uniforms introduced in 2022, which were popular but announced to be phased out after the 2025 season, with discontinuation starting in 2026.[2][10]
• A newer set of City Connect designs was introduced in 2026 to honor the San Diego–Baja California region, incorporating tones like bone, obsidian, marigold, and Padres gold, while keeping a nod to local culture; this represents ongoing experimentation beyond the traditional brown-and-gold spectrum.[8]

Illustrative timeline snippet:

• 2019–2020: Brown and gold return as primary/alternate colors, reconnecting with the original Padres look.[4][6]
• 2022: City Connect pink/mint uniforms debut, adding a contemporary, regional identity.[10]
• 2025–2026: City Connect pink/mint set to be retired after 2025; new designs in 2026 emphasize regional imagery and color stories beyond brown/gold.[2][8]

If you’d like, I can pull the exact dates of each uniform rollout and show a compact comparison of the color palettes used across these eras. I can also summarize fan reception and any notable branding changes tied to these color shifts.