They’re the Astros’ second iteration of Nike’s City Connect uniform line. The team’s navy blue “Space City” uniforms were retired after last season.
HOUSTON — The Astros are the first team to reveal their new Nike City Connect uniforms for the 2025 season.
They’re a big change from the navy-blue City Connect uniforms the team wore starting in 2022 and retired after last season.
According to the team, the new City Connect uniform pays tribute to the city’s space heritage and future exploration. It was inspired by former President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech at Rice University, “We choose to go to the moon.”
As for the uniform, this version of City Connect has “Stros” displayed across the chest with the broken star in orange with a neckline that has “Space City” on a lunar texture. It also features a patch inspired by the Union Station logo.
The hat combines a broken star in a rainbow gradient with a modified “A,” which replaces the traditional “H.” It also features a Mars pattern with “The Next Frontier.”
The team’s first game in the new uniforms will be against the Giants on March 31. The uniforms will be worn on “Space City Monday” for all home games throughout the season.
“We are thrilled to bring our new uniforms to our fans. They are the true inspiration for our second installment of City Connect. This uniform is an evolution of our first and most successful City Connect jersey launch – with a forward-looking approach to our future. Our fans have affectionately called our team the Stros with great love and passion,” Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications Anita Sehgal said. “Putting it across our chest represents a thank you to our fans, the H-Town faithful, for their unwavering support of this team – past, present and future.”
Here’s what the team says about the features of the new uniform:
Chest plate
The wordmark is an expression of the sleek and futuristic design of this uniform. The phrase “Stros” has always been integrated in our fan culture. With “Stros” prominently featured on the chest, it’s the first time the organization has formally adopted the fan-driven nickname, keeping it close to our hearts.
Hat logo
Our hat logo combines several elements together to form a new, futuristic take on our traditional star. At the core sits the broken star painted in a rainbow gradient, propelling forward into the future. The star is wrapped in a modified “A” which replaces the traditional “H.” The “A” is inspired by concept art utilized throughout the team’s history. Combined, this new hat logo is the nexus of the new age uniform design. The inside of the hat, features the pattern of Mars, along with the words, “The Next Frontier.” It is a nod to the next step in space exploration, which is Mars, and showcases our organization’s forward-looking eye, always looking to the future.
Neckline
With Space City at the root of Houston’s foundation and this design, we kept the moniker within the core of City Connect 2.0. The phrase “Space City” sits in the neckline on a lunar surface texture, intermeshing the past with the future.
Mission patch
Each space mission requires a unique mission patch and City Connect 2.0 is no different. Our mission patch takes its inspiration from the long-time Union Station logo that adorns the historical building next to Daikin Park. This design was specifically customized to include the Astros “H” alongside an additional nod to our home, Space City.
Trim and pinstriping
The trim and pinstriping for the City Connect 2.0 design showcases a lunar pattern that pays tribute to the history of the moon landing and the pursuit to return to the moon in the coming years. The rainbow gradient is a notable carryover from City Connect version 1.0 and is designed as a modern version of the famous “Tequila Sunrise” pattern.
Belt loop
HTX is stitched along the beltline to pay homage to the city we play for. The use of “HTX” is a more youthful and innovative abbreviation for Houston, which translates to the cutting-edge and futuristic design of the uniform.
Afterburner socks by Stance
The Afterburner socks feature a fiery mixture of orange and yellow that symbolize the afterburners of a rocket ship. These socks illustrate the organization’s desire to blaze a path into the next frontier.
Jock tag
Our jock tag captures a moment in history for Space City. John F. Kennedy delivered his historic space travel speech on September 12, 1962, at Rice University, in the heart of Houston. This speech codifies our city as Mission Control, our people as resilient, and our organization that pursues betterment through hard work and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
