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Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson\u2019s life on Wednesday with the league\u2019s annual Jackie Robinson Day<\/a>. It will mark the 79th anniversary of Robinson\u2019s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers that broke baseball\u2019s color barrier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n As part of its MLB Together program, all on-field personnel will wear Jackie\u2019s iconic Number 42 in Dodger Blue (regardless of each team\u2019s primary colors) and royal blue \u201c42\u201d socks from Stance. Each club\u2019s caps will also feature a \u201c42\u201d side patch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n MLB is also introducing a new campaign titled, “We Are Jackie,” which will feature a new dedicated spot across MLB Media outlets and is narrated by Hall of Famer CC Sabathia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The initiative will also feature a social media interview series with a lineup of current and former players — including Sabathia, 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee Andruw Jones, 2022 Jackie Robinson NL Rookie of the Year Michael Harris II, Athletics outfielders Lawrence Butler and Denzel Clarke, Victor Scott II of the St. Louis Cardinals and AUSL players Maya Brady and Jayda Coleman — who share personal insights into how Jackie\u2019s legacy has shaped their careers and their own impact on the game today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Here is how teams around Major League Baseball are celebrating Jackie Robinson Day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Arizona Diamondbacks<\/strong> Athletics<\/strong> Atlanta Braves<\/strong> Baltimore Orioles<\/strong> Chicago White Sox<\/strong> Cincinnati Reds<\/strong> Detroit Tigers<\/strong> Houston Astros<\/strong> Kansas City Royals<\/strong> Los Angeles Angels<\/strong> Los Angeles Dodgers<\/strong> Miami Marlins<\/strong> Milwaukee Brewers<\/strong> Minnesota Twins<\/strong> New York Yankees<\/strong> Philadelphia Phillies<\/strong> San Francisco Giants<\/strong> San Diego Padres<\/strong> Seattle Mariners<\/strong> St. Louis Cardinals<\/strong> Tampa Bay Rays<\/strong> Texas Rangers<\/strong> Toronto Blue Jays<\/strong> Washington Nationals<\/strong>
The Diamondbacks will recognize the D-backs Branch Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year honorees, present a $4,200 donation to support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley\u2019s Youth of the Year fund and highlight the organization\u2019s longstanding commitment to youth development through more than a decade of support and over $2 million invested in the Arizona Diamondbacks Branch Boys & Girls Club in South Phoenix. The team will also welcome respected Phoenix community leader and Eastlake Neighborhood Association President Mr. Virgil \u201cJackie\u201d Berry of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, honoring his decades of service and leadership in one of Phoenix\u2019s most historic neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The A’s will celebrate the life and legacy of the great Jackie Robinson with a special 42 A’s hat giveaway. In addition to the hat giveaway and honoring Jackie’s impact on baseball throughout the game, the A’s will welcome Ronnie Belton III, an alumnus of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, who will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Ronnie is a native of Sacramento and graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2023 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology, with an emphasis in performance and sport psychology. He has a strong passion for baseball and played outfield for the Grand Canyon Lopes during college.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
On April 15, children from the Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club of Cairo-Grady County (JRBGC) in Cairo, Ga., will travel to Truist Park to enjoy a day of ballpark activities, and they will stand along the baselines with both teams during the national anthem before the Braves take on the Miami Marlins. The game\u2019s ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Dymond Barron, a senior at Cairo High School who was selected as JRBGC\u2019s Youth of the Year for her outstanding contributions to her Club and community. Additionally, the Atlanta Braves Foundation will make a financial contribution to JRBGC to support the Club\u2019s programming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Orioles will welcome the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Jackie Robinson scholars and alumni to the ballpark for a pregame ceremony where the club will present the foundation with a $10,000 donation. The Club will host a select number of scholars and alumni in the ownership suite for the game. The Orioles are also providing tickets and Jackie Robinson Day caps to 25 youth and staff from the YMCA of Central Maryland and Rosemont Elementary Middle School to the day\u2019s game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Student-athletes from the organization\u2019s Amateur City Elite (ACE) program — which works to reverse declining interest and participation in baseball among Black youth — will participate in a high-five line and take the field recognition alongside the club\u2019s starting lineup. The group will then join in announcing \u201cPlay Ball\u201d to open the game. There will also be a pregame parade, when participants in the White Sox RBI Jersey program and families of ACE student-athletes will enjoy a pregame parade around the ballpark\u2019s warning track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The commemoration began April 11 at the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy, featuring the Joe Morgan HBCU Classic between the Wilberforce University and Ohio Christian University baseball teams, with players wearing Negro League-style uniforms in tribute. The day included high school baseball and softball games as part of the Skyline Chili Reds Futures High Showcase presented by PNC, along with an HBCU College Fair connecting local students with higher education opportunities. The celebration continues Wednesday with programming at the Reds Youth Academy, including a Reds player Q&A session and an HBCU matchup between Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Detroit Tigers will host a “Breaking Barriers” roundtable discussion at Comerica Park Tigers NIKE RBI athletes. This event will provide youth participants with an opportunity to hear directly from sports professionals and a chance to learn more about career pathways within sports and entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Astros will host a private Breaking Barriers panel conversation pregame on Wednesday, where players, coaches and staff will speak with Astros Youth Academy participants on their experiences breaking barriers in baseball, the legacy of Jackie Robinson and more. 350 Astros Nike Jr. RBI League players will also attend that night\u2019s Astros game vs. the Colorado Rockies. All pregame activities for the Astros\u2019 game on Wednesday will be dedicated to Jackie Robinson Day, with a ceremonial first pitch from an Astros Youth Academy participant, the National Anthem performed by Jeanette Spinks, the first African American police sergeant for the Houston Police Department and the “Play Ball” call from JC Hartman, the Astros\u2019 first African American player.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
On Wednesday, the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy (UYA) and the Royals Foundations will be collaborating for our annual Jackie Robinson Day celebration. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT at the UYA, followed by a self-guided tour at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. They will welcome 113 area students, who will then also be given the opportunity to attend the game on Monday, April 20 against the Baltimore Orioles in the Hall of Fame Suites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Angels outfielder Jo Adell and pitcher Brent Suter visited the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York on Tuesday, April 14, to honor and learn more about the legacy of Jackie Robinson. On Wednesday, the Angels Baseball Foundation is hosting their 6th annual \u201cAngels JR42 Clinic presented by Nike.\u201d Taking place on Jackie Robinson Day at Zion Lutheran School, the clinic will provide an outlet for children in Anaheim and the surrounding community to participate in a youth baseball and softball event to learn more about Jackie Robinson\u2019s impact on the game and society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
A commemorative jersey will be passed out to fans in attendance for the 7:10 p.m. PT game on Wednesday. Prior to the game, the Mets will join the Dodgers for their annual Jackie Robinson Day reflection at No. 42\u2019s statue in Centerfield Plaza. Joining the teams will be Bob Kendrick, president of Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, alongside Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars and Robinson\u2019s granddaughters, Sonya Pankey Robinson and Ayo Robinson. The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will mark Jackie Robinson Day 2026 by celebrating its LADF\/Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) scholars and alumni for a meaningful lineup of experiences, including attendance at the Jackie Robinson statue event and a career development panel hosted by LADF and the Dodgers Black Action Network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Marlins hosted the fifth annual Jackie Robinson Classic presented by NIKE on April 10, at loanDepot park between Miami Senior High and Booker T. Washington High, two local schools located just a few minutes from loanDepot park. Both teams took the field at loanDepot park in a true MLB experience, with player introductions, walk-up music and in-game entertainment. Prior to the game, the student-athletes participated in several pregame activities.The Player Alliance hosted an \u201cEquip the Future\u201d roundtable with former professional baseball players driving the conversation and Marlins World Series Champion Charles Johnson discussed Jackie Robinson\u2019s legacy both on and off the field. The student athletes received customized Marlins shirts with the number 42 on the back, along with one of Jackie\u2019s nine values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Young artists ages 8\u201317 have been invited to showcase their creativity while honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson. Parents can submit their child\u2019s original jersey, sneaker or poster design that represents social justice, equality and positive change in their school or community. This contest encourages young designers to use art and storytelling to show how Jackie Robinson\u2019s impact continues to inspire progress today. Inspired by Jackie\u2019s core values: citizenship, commitment, courage, determination, excellence, integrity, justice, persistence and teamwork, the top three winners will be invited to the ballpark on Wednesday to participate in a pregame ceremony. Their designs will also be featured on the scoreboard and the first-place winner will have the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
There will be pregame ceremonies on Wednesday that will honor the Northside Bulldogs, a North Minneapolis group dedicated to uplifting youth through character building, leadership skills and community service. A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Antione Jenkins, a Twin Cities-based designer, art director, painter and commissioned artist for Target Field\u2019s forthcoming \u201cBaseball Heroes\u201d mural, which will honor Black baseball legends with ties to the Upper Midwest. Twins’ social platforms and the Twins.TV broadcast will also feature reflections from Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton, infielder Royce Lewis and right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Yankees will host the New York Urban League’s Non-Profit Leadership Summit at Yankee Stadium. This Summit will feature funders, corporate partners, industry experts and elected officials from across New York to explore best practices in artificial intelligence, workforce development, storytelling, fundraising and advocacy. This year\u2019s focus — advancing leadership, equity, and impact — reflects Jackie Robinson\u2019s enduring legacy of transformative leadership and honors the dedicated nonprofit leaders who break down societal barriers to increase access across our communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
At 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, the Phillies will take part in a Jackie Robinson Day Celebration at the Miller Parker Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park in West Philadelphia. This free, outdoor event will celebrate Jackie Robinson and the Philadelphia Stars and feature special appearances by the Phillie Phanatic and Phillies ambassadors Milt Thompson, Dickie Noles and Mickey Morandini.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Giants will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day from the road by educating fans about Jackie\u2019s legacy through television and radio broadcast drop ins and social media posts. The scoreboard at Oracle Park will pay tribute to Jackie and his historic contributions to the game of baseball and beyond. The Giants will also continue to support Jackie Robinson Scholars through the Jackie Robinson Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Padres will honor this year’s scholarship Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program recipients at Petco Park with a special pregame ceremony, celebrating the inspiring students who embody the spirit of Johnny Ritchey, a San Diego native who broke the color barrier in the Pacific Coast League in 1948 when he signed with his hometown team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
New in 2026, the Mariners wear Seattle Steelheads uniforms during every Sunday home game at T-Mobile Park in honor of the 1946 Seattle Steelheads Negro Leagues club. Seattle is the first MLB team to feature a historic Negro Leagues uniform as part of the club\u2019s standard uniform rotation. In January, the Mariners also launched the Steelheads Community Fund with a $500,000 commitment in support of local, Black-led baseball and softball organizations and community initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Cardinals will hold a pregame ceremony recognizing local Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars, with a ceremonial first pitch. Cardinals sponsor, Community America Credit Union and Cardinals Care, have committed $40,000 annually to fund two Jackie Robinson Foundation College Scholarships. Cardinals Care in partnership with Nike will present three Jackie Robinson Foundation Grants to Jordan Walker\u2019s Walker\u2019s Winners<\/em> program, the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. and The Black Rep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The Rays will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at home on April 24 against the Minnesota Twins. In partnership with Nike, nine Burg Baseball Little League players will be recognized pregame for exemplifying Jackie Robinson\u2019s nine core values — courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment and excellence — and they will join Rays players on the field for the national anthem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The club will educate fans about Jackie Robinson\u2019s legacy through coordinated storytelling across Rangers Sports Network television and radio broadcasts of Wednesday night\u2019s game against the Athletics in Sacramento, as well as dedicated content on the club\u2019s social media platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
With the Blue Jays on the road, the club will mark this significant day on all its social channels, ensuring Jackie Robinson\u2019s legacy is celebrated beyond the ballpark. The club will honor Jackie Robinson through dedicated story content, the starting lineup graphics, and photos of players wearing their iconic \u201c42\u201d gear. All in-game \u201c42\u201d items, including player jerseys, hats, socks and the lineup card, will be authenticated and made available through auction, with proceeds benefiting Jays Care Foundation\u2019s RBI program and its ongoing efforts to increase access to baseball for youth across Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
In recognition of Jackie Robinson Day, Scholar Athletes at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, the signature program of Nationals Philanthropies, will honor Robinson\u2019s legacy with themed program activities during the week of April 15. Additionally, later this month, fans will have the opportunity to bid on autographed, game-worn Nationals jerseys from Jackie Robinson Day at Nationals.com\/JRD<\/a>. Proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n