MADISON – While the temperatures are beginning to slide, the Rocket City Trash Pandas are warming up for their sixth season.
And the team has announced its game times for the 2026 Southern League season.
Rocket City will open its sixth season at Toyota Field on April 3, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. against the Biloxi Shuckers.
The three-game Opening Weekend continues with a 6:35 p.m. start April 4 and a 1:05 p.m. matinee April 5.
Meanwhile, before next season, Toyota Field will stay busy with the Fall Festival & Movie Night on Oct. 31 and the inaugural Trash Pandas Christmas Light Show Nov. 21–Dec. 28.
Visit trashpandas.com/events for details.
The 2026 home slate features 69 games with 53 games starting at 6:35 p.m.
Home Game Start Times:
- Most night games: 6:35 p.m.
- Sunday games:
- 1:05 pm – April 5 (Easter), July 12
- 2:35 pm – April 19, May 3
- 4:05 pm – June 7-July 5, July 26-Aug. 23
- 5:35 pm – May 24, Sept. 6
- Education Day games:
- 11:05 am – April 15 and April 29
- The preceding Tuesday games (April 14 and April 28) will begin at 6:05 pm.
Gates will open 65 minutes before first pitch for general admission and 95 minutes prior for VIP guests. Game and gate times are subject to change.
Key 2026 Home Dates:
- Opening Weekend: April 3–5 vs. Biloxi
- Education Days: April 15 and April 29
- Father’s Day: June 21 vs. Montgomery
- Independence Week: June 30–July 5 (first-ever full July 4 week at home)
- Longest Homestand: June 30–July 12 (12 games vs. Pensacola and Chattanooga)
- Regular Season Finale at Home: Sept. 1–6 vs. Montgomery
The full 138-game season runs from April 3 through Sept. 13, closing on the road at Chattanooga.
Groups that booked hospitality spaces in 2025 will receive first access to renew for 2026. New group reservations can already be made for the 2025 season at trashpandasgroups.com or by calling 256-325-1403 (option 2).
Toyota Field will stay busy this winter with the Fall Festival & Movie Night on Oct. 31 and the inaugural Trash Pandas Christmas Light Show Nov. 21–Dec. 28. Visit trashpandas.com/events for details.
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