MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas begin their Southern League Championship defense Friday, April 2, at 6:35 pm against the Atlanta Braves’ Double-A affiliate, the Columbus Clingstones, at Toyota Field. The club has announced home game times for the 2027 season, highlighted by new Saturday start times, a mix of afternoon and late-afternoon Sunday games, and an 11:05 am doubleheader on May 5.
“Coming off a championship season, we’re excited to keep that momentum going at Toyota Field,” said Garrett Fahrmann, Trash Pandas Executive Vice President and General Manager. “We’re working hard on a promotional lineup that builds on the experience our fans love and makes 2027 another memorable season at the ballpark.”
Opening Weekend continues Saturday, April 3, at 5:35 pm and Sunday, April 4, at 1:05 pm, kicking off the Trash Pandas’ seventh season at Toyota Field.
Saturday games will begin at 5:35 pm, with the exception of May 8 against the Birmingham Barons, which is scheduled for 1:05 pm. Fans can also look forward to fireworks following every Friday home game throughout the season.
Sunday home games will feature two primary start times. Games in April and May will begin at 1:05 pm, while June, July, and August Sunday games will start at 4:05 pm, with the exception of July 11 against Montgomery, which begins at 1:05 pm. The regular-season finale on Sunday, September 12, against Knoxville will also begin at 1:05 pm.
The Trash Pandas will host Birmingham for a doubleheader on Wednesday, May 5, beginning at 11:05 am, ahead of the SEC Softball Tournament at Toyota Field from May 11-15. The second game of the doubleheader will follow the conclusion of the first. Sunday, May 9, will be an off day for the Trash Pandas.
Two additional morning games are scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, against Montgomery and Wednesday, April 28, against Chattanooga, both beginning at 11:05 am. Most Tuesday through Friday home games will begin at 6:35 pm. In addition to the morning games, exceptions include 6:05 pm starts on April 13, April 27, and May 4.
All home game times are listed in Central Time and are subject to change. Weekly promotions and the full 2027 promotional calendar will be announced at a later date.
Be part of the championship defense at Toyota Field! 2027 Trash Pandas Season Tickets, Group Tickets and Hospitality Packages offer options for everything from a full season of baseball to a company outing or special celebration. To reserve your seats or explore packages, visit TPTix.com or call 256-325-1403, option 1. Stay up to date on all offseason events and happenings at trashpandasbaseball.com/events.
About the Rocket City Trash Pandas
Owned and operated by BallCorps, LLC, the Rocket City Trash Pandas are the proud Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels in the Southern League. The Trash Pandas play at state-of-the-art Toyota Field in Madison, Alabama. The organization's mission is to unite its communities by creating positive and lasting memories, one experience at a time.