COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA — The Tri-City Chili Peppers, the breakout sensation shaking up summer baseball, have announced a bold new three-year partnership with high-performance sportswear brand 3N2 to supply official custom uniforms and gear for both their collegiate Coastal Plain League (CPL) collegiate team and their viral sensation, the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour.
Following massive national attention in 2024—including features on CNN, ESPN, The Today Show, MLB Network, and more—the Chili Peppers are launching the 2025 Cosmic Takeover Tour, a stadium-sized blacklight baseball experience set to visit seven cities across the U.S. With a waitlist of over 50,000 fans and millions of views across social media, Cosmic Baseball is becoming one of America’s hottest new entertainment events..
The Tri-City Chili Peppers short sleeve hoodie and uniforms. Photo: Cindy Dong/3N2, Tri-City Chili Peppers.
3N2 has outfitted the Chili Peppers in custom baseball uniforms since their inaugural season in 2021. From full-button jerseys with the sleeves cut-off to specialty theme game night jerseys and coaches’ gear, 3N2 has worked closely with Tri-City Chili Peppers owner, Chris Martin, in bringing his dreams and designs alive through custom designed gear. “Seeing your jerseys react to the black lights and celebrating with our players is just so electric,” said Martin.
The Future of Baseball is Neon
Thanks to 3N2’s cutting-edge UV-reactive gear, players literally glow under stadium blacklights, creating a surreal, high-energy environment that blends sport and spectacle. In 2025, fans can expect a vibrant lineup of six total Cosmic uniform sets. There will be two returning fan-favorites and four new designs, including a rotation of brand-new uniforms for Martin’s debut Cosmic Baseball team, the Glowmojis.
“From our original neon test kits to today’s fully custom head-to-toe packages, we’ve loved building this dream with Chris and the Chili Peppers,” said Jeffery Meads, 3N2 National Sales Manager. “This is more than just gear, it’s an experience.”
Glow Mojis player, Khalil Williams, and Tri-City Chili Peppers player, Austin Schultz at the Cosmic Takeover Tour 1st Spring Training game wearing 3N2 uniforms under UV lights. Photo: Khalil Wilson/ar.flixs, Austin Schultz/ar.flixs.
3N2 will supply fully sublimated jerseys, Pro Clutch tapered pants, hoodies, pullovers, helmets, backpacks, and more. The gear, developed in Florida by 3N2’s in-house design team, features proprietary Pro Clutch Interlock and Poly Lyte fabrics for maximum performance, durability, and style under pressure. Learn more about 3N2 gear at 3N2sports.com.
“At 3N2, we focus on making high-performance gear that elevates athletes and makes the process effortless for teams,” said Sean Murphy, CEO of 3N2. “When players feel confident and comfortable, they can focus on what matters most, playing the game. That’s what we call Clutch Performance.”
From Fan Craze to National Phenomenon
What started as a collegiate team in Colonial Heights has now grown into a full-scale baseball and entertainment powerhouse. The Cosmic Takeover Tour brings together pro-level athletes, media personalities, and elite entertainers in an immersive light-and-sound-filled atmosphere. Returning stars like Marcus VanAlstine and Zion Taylor will be joined by rising talents like Chase Swift and Logan Sutton, alongside viral stars like Max Fries and Cory Cubano.
Cosmic player, Brandon Crosby, was asked his personal favorite jersey – “Definitely the green! I think it pops, especially under black lights. I’ve never seen a neon green jersey before, and it really stands out on the field.”
Players pose in new 3N2 practice gear as they see the stadium illuminated in UV lights for the first time. Photo: Matt Bowman/Tri-City Chili Peppers.
Inside the First Look at Cosmic Spring Training
Monday, April 14th, marked the first official day of 2025 Cosmic Baseball Spring Training. Thirty-eight professional baseball players arrived and reported for duty at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights, VA. For many, not only was this their first time practicing under UV lights, but also their first time seeing Cosmic Baseball in person. Gian Trickster Maggay, outfielder and designated hitter for the Glowmojis, described the experience as “something out of a comic book.” After the sunset, and the UV lights turned on, the murmurings and child-like excitement rippled through the professional players as they dove headfirst into the Cosmic experience. Outside of practicing under UV lights, players spent time working closely with the Cosmic Baseball media team to create photo and video content - all under UV lights. The media day had an electric ambiance, complete with bubble wands and smoke machines. The Cosmic Media Team expressed their goal of bringing back the child-like love of the sport by highlighting the players’ individual personalities that will be on full display April 25th and 26th at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Fan Gear and Tickets
3N2 also manufactures all fan jerseys and merchandise, available at chilipeppersbaseball.com or in-person at each tour stop. Martin shared improvements and a preview into new 3N2 gear, “We haven't announced all the renovations yet, but our fans will not be disappointed. As we continue to grow so will our experience and this year will be very evident that we love our community, and we look forward to a great season at Shepherd Stadium.”
Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour 2025 game schedule via Tri-City Chili Peppers.
Due to overwhelming demand, tickets are only available through the official Cosmic Lottery. Fans can view the full 2025 schedule at chilipeppersbaseball.com.
