The Houston Rockets Have a New Look

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Posted: June 4, 2026 -- 9:35 a.m. CT

The Houston Rockets today unveiled a bold new look for the franchise, honoring the past while pushing Rockets basketball into an exciting next chapter.

Rooted in the energy, pride, and championship spirit of Houston, the new brand identity brings back the iconic “Ketchup and Mustard” color palette that helped define Rockets basketball for decades while introducing a modern collection of logos, uniforms and apparel designed for the future.

“We heard our fans…Ketchup and Mustard is back!” said Patrick Fertitta, Vice Chairman of the Houston Rockets and Comets. “From the time my family bought the team in 2017, we've heard from countless fans about how deeply those colors are tied to their memories of Rockets basketball. We wanted to create something that celebrates the generations of fans who built Rockets basketball while inspiring the next generation of Rockets fans.”

Rockets Red returns as the heartbeat of the franchise, while Championship Yellow reconnects past greatness to the future ahead.

The timeless Rockets “R” logo remains at the center of the new look, reinforcing the organization's core identity, while the reimagined Dunkstronaut blends nostalgia with innovation and further connects the franchise to the spirit of Space City. The new global logo draws inspiration from NASA mission patches, with two quasars symbolizing the franchise's journey from San Diego to Houston.

Houston's Icon and Association uniforms for the 2026-27 season reimagine the franchise's visual identity while honoring the eras that shaped Rockets basketball. The Icon Edition features “ROCKETS” across the chest, while the Association Edition showcases “HOUSTON” as a tribute to the city that fuels the organization. Both uniforms are accented with broken tonal pinstripes inspired by the team's look from the mid-90s and early 2000s. Custom typography derived from the championship-era wordmarks, including the return of the signature lowercase “t” and a distinctive slanted presentation, completes a uniform system rooted in legacy and built for the future.

The Statement jersey embraces Houston's “Space City” identity and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Its black base symbolizes the vastness of space, while a quasar-inspired pinstripe reflects the speed, force, and intensity of Rockets basketball. Along the side panels, rockets rise seamlessly from the shorts into the jersey to create a continuous visual expression of momentum and acceleration. On the back middle portion of the jersey, a red commander's stripe draws inspiration from NASA mission leadership identifiers.

Each jersey includes a “CLUTCH CITY” jock tag framed by two quasars. Shorts prominently feature the Rockets “R” logo, while the Dunkstronaut logo appears on the waistband.

Fans can purchase the new Rockets apparel now at RocketsShop.com and sign up for a mailing list to be notified when jerseys are available for purchase.

To celebrate the launch, the Rockets will host a special retail pop-up event at George R. Brown Convention Center outside of Hall D on Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first 100 fans that spend $100 or more will receive a free T-shirt. Former Rockets Rudy Tomjanovich (Noon-1 p.m.), Steve Francis (2-3 p.m.), and Vernon Maxwell (4-5 p.m.) will each hold a signing session. Fans can also enjoy a live DJ, an interactive photo booth, games and complimentary food and beverage samplings.

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