Mississippi Mud Monsters Add New On-Field Hat for Opening Day
PEARL, Miss. (May 7, 2026) - Opening Day has arrived, and the Mississippi Mud Monsters are adding one more piece to the swamp.
After debuting one of the most flexible uniform sets in professional baseball during their inaugural 2025 season, the Mud Monsters have added a third on-field team hat to their official uniform rotation for 2026. The new black crown and teal visor cap is a CAPX Pro Blend Stretch Fit, matching the construction of the team’s original on-field hats. It features the Mud Monsters’ Swimming Fish logo across the front, matching teal accents, a CAPX maker’s mark on the side and “Mississippi” stitched across the back.
The addition expands the Mud Monsters’ uniform system from 18 possible combinations to 27.
Monster Notes
One new hat. Nine new looks. Same swamp-built story.
- Third official on-field hat added to the Mud Monsters uniform rotation.
- CAPX Pro Blend Stretch Fit construction matches the team’s original on-field caps.
- Swimming Fish logo brings more motion and creature-forward energy to the everyday mix.
- 27 possible combinations now come from three jerseys, three pants and three hats.
Built from the Swamp
The original system gave the Mud Monsters a look that could move.
Three jerseys. Three pants. Two hats.
The Mud Monsters’ original uniforms were unveiled in April 2025 under the theme “Built from the Swamp,” with three jerseys, three pants and two hats creating 18 possible on-field combinations. The set was designed to give the expansion franchise a look rooted in Pearl, shaped by Mississippi and built around the strange, cinematic energy of the Mud Monsters brand.
The three jerseys remain central to the team’s identity: Teal for the deep waters monsters call home, White for the heavy morning mist rolling across the swamp and Black for the midnight hours when the real legends wake up.
The three pants also continue the story, with Teal pants featuring Pirate Gold piping as a nod to Pearl’s heritage, White pants with Teal and Cypress Green piping for a clean contrast, and Black pants with solid Teal piping for a sharp midnight look.
The New Look
The Swimming Fish joins the on-field rotation.
Black crown. Teal visor. Swimming Fish.
Now, the new Swimming Fish CAPX Pro Blend Stretch Fit cap joins the team’s original Teal and Steel crown CAPX Pro Blend Stretch Fit hats, giving the Mud Monsters three official on-field hat options to pair with their three jerseys and three pants.
The new hat also brings one of the franchise’s most recognizable marks into the everyday uniform mix. While the raised “M” logo remains a key part of the Mud Monsters’ identity, the Swimming Fish gives the club another on-field look with more motion, attitude and creature-forward energy.
Shop the New Hat
The new Swimming Fish on-field hat is available now through the Mississippi Mud Monsters Team Store.
Still Mississippi Made
The details remain part of the story.
Every Mud Monsters uniform will continue to include the State of Mississippi Flag stitched on the right sleeve, along with the team’s dripping Creature Flow font, originally created by The Cirlot Agency of Flowood, Mississippi. Players will also continue to wear matte black Rawlings helmets featuring the Swinging Fish logo on the front and the State of Mississippi Flag on the back.
Opening Day at Trustmark Park
The Mississippi Mud Monsters open the 2026 season tonight at Trustmark Park against the Gateway Grizzlies. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Opening Day festivities include Trustmark-presented postgame fireworks, $2 Thirsty Thursday 16 oz. domestic drafts, a “Deep South, Deep Swagger” T-shirt giveaway for the first 2,000 fans presented by Trustmark, and magnet schedules for the first 1,000 fans presented by Potbelly.
About the Mississippi Mud Monsters
The Mississippi Mud Monsters bring high-energy baseball, community engagement, and fierce competition to Central Mississippi, creating an electrifying game-day experience that blends toughness, teamwork and tradition with the excitement of America’s pastime. Inspired by classic monster movies and driven by a passion for the sport, the Mud Monsters are thrilling fans of all ages at Trustmark Park.