MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field for a six-game homestand against the Birmingham Barons, August 4-9. Fans can enjoy one of the most unique promotional weeks of the season, highlighted by Jimothy Night, the first-ever postgame Drone Show at Toyota Field, Grateful Dead Night, Space Night, PAW Patrol Day, and postgame fireworks on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are now available at TPTix.com.
This week features an exciting lineup of promotions, including:
Tuesday, August 4 | First Pitch: 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30 pm | VIP Gates: 5:00 pm
- Tito's Tail Waggin' Tuesday: Bring your four-legged friend to the ballpark on Tail Waggin' Tuesdays! Fans with dogs are welcome to enjoy the game in Sections 1 and 2 or on the grass berm, and a pup cup from Sweet Space. While pups don't need a ticket, we kindly ask for a $1 donation per dog upon entry, with all proceeds benefiting Albie Einswine Minipig and Friends Rescue. All dogs must enter through the Pepsi Gate with a completed waiver and remain on a leash throughout the game.
- Jimothy Night: Celebrate the internet's favorite raccoon! The first 200 kids receive a Jimothy Raccoon Mask, and fans dressed as raccoons are invited to join the pregame Jimothy Raccoon Parade. Exclusive Jimothy Night T-shirts, themed food and drinks, and the Caught Trashing concession served in a collectible mini dumpster will be available throughout the evening.
- Pet Supplies Drive: Fans are encouraged to bring pet supply donations each Tuesday. All donations collected throughout the season will benefit local animal shelters.
Wednesday, August 5 | First Pitch: 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30 pm | VIP Gates: 5:00 pm
- Bookworm Night: Calling all book lovers! The Trash Pandas are teaming up with Greene Books and Blushing Books for Bookworm Night, presented by Marx Optical. Fans can purchase a special Bookworm Night Ticket Package HERE featuring a game ticket and a Blind Date with a Book, including a wrapped surprise book in your choice of Contemporary Romance, Local Author Fiction, or Mystery/Thriller.
- Wine Wednesday: Enjoy $5 rosé, red, and white wine specials throughout the game at the Rock Porch, Raccoon Saloon, Third Base Bar, and SportsMED Stadium Club.
- Warfighter Wednesday: The Trash Pandas team up with Blue Origin and partners like Vet Tix to honor service members, veterans, and first responders. Fans and businesses can get involved by purchasing group ticket packages or donating tickets through Vet Tix to help those who serve enjoy a night at the ballpark.
Thursday, August 6 | First Pitch: 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30 pm | VIP Gates: 5:00 pm
- Grateful Dead Night: Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with live entertainment from Milltowne, performing from 5:00-6:30 pm at the Rock Porch. Special Grateful Dead Night merchandise available in The Junkyard.
- First-Ever Drone Show: Stick around after the game for the first-ever postgame drone show at Toyota Field, featuring a Grateful Dead-themed aerial display.
- Grateful Dead Ticket & T-Shirt Package: Fans can purchase a special ticket package HERE featuring an exclusive Grateful Dead-themed Trash Pandas T-shirt.
- Throwback Thursday: Enjoy nostalgic vibes with live music from Milltowne on the Rock Porch from 5:00-6:30 pm, plus $3 domestic draft beers all game long, including Bud Light and Coors Light at the Bullpen Bar and Budweiser and Yuengling at the Rock Porch.
Friday, August 7 | First Pitch: 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30 pm | VIP Gates: 5:00 pm
- Friday Night Fireworks: Stay after the game for another spectacular fireworks show over Toyota Field, presented by Still Serving Veterans.
- You Are Not Alone Night: Join the Trash Pandas for an evening dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, support, and community.
- Thompson Tractor Community Hero: The Trash Pandas will honor a local hero during the game. Fans can submit nominations at trashpandasfoundation.com.
Saturday, August 8 | First Pitch: 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30 pm | VIP Gates: 5:00 pm
- Saturday Night Fireworks: Cap off the evening with a spectacular Space Night Fireworks show, presented by SAIC.
- Space Night: Blast off for an out-of-this-world evening featuring space-themed entertainment throughout Toyota Field, plus an exclusive Marvin the Martian jersey available for purchase at The Junkyard while supplies last.
- Space Jersey Auction: The Trash Pandas will wear specialty Space jerseys that will be auctioned online to benefit The Caring Link, a North Alabama nonprofit that provides resources and support to children and families in need. Fans can bid at milbauctions.com or text 888-208-9695. Bidding begins at $100 with $25 increments.
Sunday, August 9 | First Pitch: 4:05 pm | Gates Open: 3:00 pm | VIP Gates: 2:30 pm
- PAW Patrol Day: Meet Chase from PAW Patrol for photos beginning at 3:30 pm near the Rock Porch. Special PAW Patrol youth jerseys will also be available at The Junkyard.
- PAW Patrol Jersey Auction: The Trash Pandas will wear specialty PAW Patrol jerseys that will be auctioned online to benefit For the Love of Lilly Lou, a North Alabama nonprofit dedicated to funding research and supporting families affected by Pelizaeus-Merzbacher-Like Disease (PMLD), a rare genetic neurological disorder. Fans can bid at milbauctions.com or text 888-208-9695. Bidding begins at $100 with $25 increments.
- Pregame Autographs: Select Trash Pandas players will sign autographs on the Bill Penney Concourse from 3:10-3:30 pm.
- Postgame Kids Run the Bases: Kids can run the bases after the game, presented by Listerhill Credit Union. Sprocket's Kids Club members can skip the line with their ID.
- Free Face Painting & Kids Zone: Enjoy free face painting, presented by Mainstream Events, and inflatables in the Moonwalk Kids Zone.
- Blue Bell Sunday Sundaes: Limited-edition souvenir helmet sundaes are available exclusively at Sweet Space.
Moonwalk Kids Zone: Kids can enjoy the Moonwalk Kids Zone in center field free of charge at every game throughout the homestand. Also, new misting stations will be available in the outfield through August to help fans stay cool.
Featured Food Items of the Homestand:
- Eat Your Opponent Dog (Sprocket's): The Chi-Town is a cheddar brat topped with house-made pulled pork, crispy onions, white queso, and BBQ sauce.
- Triple Crown Bites (All-Stars): Cinnamon pretzel bites topped with strawberry sauce, chocolate syrup, vanilla glaze, and a fried banana pie.
- Caught Trashing (Tuesday Only): Garlic Parmesan cheese curds and fried pickle chips served in a collectible mini trash can, available exclusively on Jimothy Night (August 4) at The Dumpster.
Featured Homestand Cocktails:
- On Grateful Dead Night (August 6), enjoy the Ripple Effect, a refreshing mix of tequila, pineapple, lime, and a splash of soda water. On Space Night (August 8), enjoy the Cosmic Crush, a tropical blend of Malibu rum, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice.
Trash Pandas Rewards: Fans can now earn rewards for attending games, purchasing food, and merch this season with the new Trash Pandas Rewards app. The app is available for Android and iPhone users and can be downloaded from the iTunes Store or Google Play. Earn prizes and experiences by arriving early, staying late, and attending many games throughout the season! For more information, fans can visit trashpandasrewards.com.
For the latest on events taking place at TOYOTA Field, visit trashpandasbaseball.com/events. Fans can book a group outing for the 2026 season by visiting trashpandasgroups.com or by calling the group sales department directly at (256) 325-1403 option 2. Mini Plans game tickets are also available at TPTix.com. A complete promotional schedule for the season can be found HERE.
Fans are reminded that TOYOTA Field follows MiLB's clear bag policy. Guests are allowed one clear bag no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. Small, clear clutches are also permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical needs and parents with infants (diaper bags). Learn more about this policy here.
**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 our communities by creating positive and lasting memories one experience at a time.