Nike x Class Trip
THE GRATEFUL DUCKS 2.0 COLLECTION
Inspired by the enduring connection between the Grateful Dead and the Oregon Ducks, the collection draws from the energy and legacy of Mac Court, where the band’s performances in 1969, 1978, and 1981 became part of the bands lore in Eugene. At the time, Mac Court was home to Oregon Basketball, placing music and sport on the same floor during a defining era for both.
Nike x Class Trip Grateful Ducks Reversible Basketball Practice Jersey
Inspired by the shared history of the Ducks and the Dead at Mac Court, this heavyweight mesh jersey is designed as a reversible lifestyle piece built for on- or off-court wear. Made in the USA.
Nike, Class Trip and the University of Oregon are coming together to unveil the Grateful Ducks collection: a vibrant fusion of sport, music and counterculture that pays tribute to the enduring bond between the Grateful Dead and its home away from home.
The new collaboration honors nearly 60 years of connection between the iconic band, whose genre-defying sound and psychedelia redefined American music, and Eugene, the birthplace of Nike and home to the University of Oregon.
Inspired by the shared history of the Ducks and the Dead at Mac Court, this heavyweight mesh jersey is designed as a reversible lifestyle piece built for on- or off-court wear. Made in the USA.
This jersey is a presale and will begin shipping by March 13th, 2026.
More about the Collaboration
Mac Court was home to Oregon Basketball. The floor flexed under fast breaks and full court presses. Banners hung above generations of Ducks. When the Dead played there, music and sport did not just share a building, they shared the same floor. The same boards that carried jump shots and rivalries carried improvisation and feedback. It was greatness expressed in different forms, but rooted in the same place.
That spirit still runs through campus, through the student section, through the roar that once filled Mac Court and now echoes across Eugene. It is the sound of a place that has always been a little louder, a little freer, a little more alive.
The Bus Came By, and I got On, and That's Where it All Began...
The Grateful Dead found a second home in Eugene, playing Autzen Stadium, the fields around town, and the Kesey farm at the Springfield Creamery, where Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters turned counterculture into community. But just as importantly, they stepped onto the hardwood at McArthur Court in 1969, 1978, and 1981, transforming Oregon’s basketball cathedral into a swirling, living soundboard.
Nike x Class Trip Grateful Ducks Basketball
Nike, Class Trip and the University of Oregon are coming together to unveil the Grateful Ducks collection: a vibrant fusion of sport, music and counterculture that pays tribute to the enduring bond between the Grateful Dead and its home away from home.
Inspired by the nights when Mac Court echoed with both roaring crowds and free-flowing jams, this limited run Nike x University of Oregon basketball honors the unlikely crossover of Ducks hoops and Dead-era Eugene. Built for the court but worthy of the shelf, it’s a tribute to basketball, music, and the moments where culture collides.
The new collaboration honors nearly 60 years of connection between the iconic band, whose genre-defying sound and psychedelia redefined American music, and Eugene, the birthplace of Nike and home to the University of Oregon. Get it while it lasts.
Built for the hardwood. Inspired by legendary Grateful Dead performances at Mac Court. This premium pebbled leather basketball features exclusive Grateful Ducks iconography, merging the heritage of Oregon hoops with the unmistakable spirit of the Dead. Limited Release.
Nike x Class Trip
Grateful Ducks T-Shirts
