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The WNBA has released its 2026 alternate jersey rankings, with the Connecticut Sun placing eighth. The new Rebel Edition uniforms celebrate each team's identity and local influences as the league marks its 30th season.
Made for the city, built for the moment.
2026-27 WNBA Nike Rebel Edition Jerseys are available now. pic.twitter.com/m1TneoMC0V
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) May 8, 2026 The Sun, playing their last season in Connecticut before moving to Houston, decided to honor their history in the area. Their new alternate uniform explores the "special connection between the Mohegan Tribe and the ." "The path of the sun is symbolic with its visual representation of colors, dots and rising/falling curves to show resilience of its people, and their journeys on the trail of life," the team said in a statement. Made to be remembered.
The Connecticut Sun ranked eighth in the 2026 WNBA alternate jersey rankings.
The Connecticut Sun's new alternate uniform honors the Mohegan Tribe and symbolizes resilience through its design elements.
The New York Liberty topped the WNBA alternate jersey rankings in 2026.
The WNBA's 30th season celebration includes special events and new uniforms that reflect the league's history and future direction.
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Introducing our Sunset Rebel Edition Jersey.#GetClose | #CTSunpic.twitter.com/RdEuw9sLuU
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) May 8, 2026 Where do the Sun land in our jersey rankings?
| **Ranking** | **Team** |
| 1 | New York Liberty |
| 2 | Portland Fire |
| 3 | Dallas Wings |
| 4 | Minnesota Lynx |
| 5 | Washington Mystics |
| 6 | Los Angeles Sparks |
| 7 | Chicago Sky |
| 8 | Connecticut Sun |
| 9 | Atlanta Dream |
| 10 | Seattle Storm |
| 11 | Las Vegas Aces |
| 12 | Indiana Fever |
| 13 | Phoenix Mercury |
| 14 | Golden State Valkyries |
| 15 | Toronto Tempo |
Inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge, the Liberty kept things simple yet elegant. This could be a popular jersey even for casual fans outside of New York.
A closer look at our 2026 Rebel Edition 🧵’s
Inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge, the uniform features design details rooted in the borough that continues to shape us.
🗽 Custom “BROOKLYN” wordmark inspired by the bridge’s steel framework 🗽 Tonal striping nodding to the… pic.twitter.com/35gEp9Avrs
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) May 8, 2026
The Fire, one of the WNBA's expansion teams alongside the Tempo, managed to outdo the veteran clubs. Portland using roses to signify beauty and resilience just hits the soul.
roses in the details 🌹⤵️
Take a look at the details behind our @nike Rebel Edition "Rose City" jerseys⁰
Collection available now here: pic.twitter.com/MeqOOiKhJ3
— Portland Fire (@theportlandfire) May 8, 2026
Honoring the Dallas Diamonds? Utilizing Azzi Fudd's "The People's Princess" nickname? The Wings knew exactly what they were doing here.
Putting on for the city, one diamond at a time 🕰️ pic.twitter.com/Niy7aCYrM2
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) May 8, 2026
Minnesota modernized its uniform to further showcase the power and patience of a lynx. There's strength in numbers, and the team certainly has that with top-tier players.
2️⃣4️⃣👑 pic.twitter.com/BiryOfubGy
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) May 8, 2026
The Mystics paid homage to the women who made a change in "The District." One of the more colorful uniforms in the new Nike set remembers trailblazers from the past, but it also pushes the game forward.
Every detail on this uniform tells a story - a living canvas – paying homage to the women who keep showing up, keep holding the note, and unapologetically move their communities forward.
Scroll to discover the story and inspiration behind our 2026 Nike Rebel Edition Uniform 👉 pic.twitter.com/c27hId5CXJ
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) May 8, 2026
The colors and look of the Sparks' jersey stand out — just like many of the residents in the Los Angeles area.
KP repping the Rebel jersey at media day. pic.twitter.com/rNFnnrjCxl
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) May 8, 2026
The blue stands out and stays true to the Sky brand.
behind the seams of our rebel edition 🪡 pic.twitter.com/CyzZA8yvA0
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) May 8, 2026
As noted above, this jersey has multiple layers, representing a proud franchise and community.
Because history deserves to be worn properly.#GetClose | #CTSunpic.twitter.com/gYxHYXfj1f
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) May 8, 2026
The Dream's alternate uniform has a simple but sweet color combination of black, blue and peach (of course).
For the ones who built the culture. For the city that inspires everything. From the city. For the city. Homegrown Rebel Jersey.
Shop now: pic.twitter.com/Va3yfvqrXW
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) May 8, 2026
Seattle creatively utilized the Storm name to create chaos in the middle of the jersey.
Dom x @nikebasketball Rebel Edition 🪡
Available now at pic.twitter.com/lzQ8BVOm2l
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) May 8, 2026
There's a UNLV feel here with a little bit of influence coming from classic Las Vegas billboards.
New threads in Sin City red 🎰
Available now on . pic.twitter.com/51tWzeD02f
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) May 8, 2026
The bright red stands out. This jersey will be a welcome addition to the closets of Hoosier fans.
😮💨🔥
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 8, 2026
It was a nice touch for the Mercury to emphasize the "X" on the jersey to honor their fans, and the colors pop against a black background.
Inspired by the city and dedicated to the fans — the X is for the X-Factor. pic.twitter.com/3tqUFkV7ZK
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) May 8, 2026
It looks like the Valkyries only slightly tweaked their current jerseys.
History woven into every thread. ⚡️
Introducing our @nikebasketball 2026 Rebel Edition — built on the legacy of women’s basketball in the Bay.
Chase | @kpnorcalpic.twitter.com/b6DM0VbqYF
— Golden State Valkyries (@valkyries) May 8, 2026
The Tempo could have used more color here, but as a first-year franchise, Toronto is still looking to establish a brand identity.
Borealis Blue, Tempo Bordeaux and our iconic six speed lines headline these uniforms – with our city and country woven in every stitch.
The Toronto Tempo @NikeBasketball Rebel Edition is designed with intention from head to toe.@CIBC | Sephora Canada pic.twitter.com/asjRFJilnX
— Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) May 8, 2026