The Edmonton Oilers have finally pulled the curtain back on their Hometown Remix jersey, and the long-rumored all-black look is real.
After months of speculation and a few leaks along the way, Edmonton confirmed a new uniform built around black, grey and orange. It’s the first black jersey in franchise history, and it comes with a recoloured version of the team’s classic logo that drops the blue in favor of orange and grey.
The striping is different from the Oilers’ traditional setup, but the colour story stays consistent throughout the jersey. Two bright orange stripes run across the arms and waist, each edged with subtle grey. The result is a sharp, high-contrast design that is bound to get a reaction from the fanbase.
“Orange and storm grey set off the black jersey, with the return of the oil rig worker. This is Oil Country,” the Oilers X account wrote as they revealed the jersey.
There’s more going on than just a new crest. The shoulders feature two separate logos: the “Oil Country” badge that appeared on the team’s other alternate jersey last year, and the classic “oil rig worker” logo that was used during the team’s run from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s.
“The Oilers Hometown Remix jersey introduces a slick, black, oil aesthetic,” a description on the Ice District Authentics website read. “It’s more than a design; it’s a representation of the grit and determination Edmonton is built on, even today. This is a city that’s never been afraid to get its hands dirty-and still come out shining.
“The sleek, tonal crest paired with traditional striping allows the warning orange to take centre stage”
The numbers appear close to the ones used on Edmonton’s current alternate jersey, though the jagged edges suggest a different font. They’re outlined in orange and grey against the black base, which could make life a little trickier for play-by-play callers around the league.
The full look includes black pants with the recoloured main crest and socks that match the jersey’s striping. A video shared by the Oilers also showed Connor McDavid wearing the complete setup, and it appears Edmonton will use matte black helmets for the first time.
“The fabric of Edmonton.
You love your home. Now you’ve got a new way to show it.
Shop Hometown Remix ➡️ https://t.co/mtK5bs6QHt
- Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 2, 2026”
The team has not yet announced when the jersey will make its on-ice debut this season. Other clubs are set to unveil their new looks as soon as Monday night, but Edmonton’s timeline remains unclear.
Given the dark colour scheme, the jersey would likely be used at home in Rogers Place. The Oilers’ next home game is Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks.
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