
Game Info: Global Baseball Series Game 1: TOYOTA Red Cruisers vs. Alabama A&M: 6:35 PM
Published on March 30, 2026 under Southern League (SL)
Rocket City Trash Pandas News Release
Monday, March 30, 2026 - 6:35 PM - Toyota Field - Madison, Alabama
Matchup | TOYOTA Red Cruisers vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs
TV/Radio: Watch on YouTube, Talk Radio WZZN 97.7 The ZONE
Trash Pandas Media Center | 2026 Schedule | Global Baseball Series Home
GLOBAL BASEBALL SERIES:
Tuesday, March 31: Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. UAH Chargers - 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30
Wednesday, April 1: Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. TOYOTA Red Cruisers - 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30
TRASH PANDAS OPENING WEEKEND:.
Friday, April 3 | First Pitch: 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30 pm | Trustmark VIP Gates: 5:00 pm
Opening Night Festivities: Celebrate the start of the season with performances from the Huntsville Drumline, pregame pyrotechnics featuring smoke, flames, and fireworks, and a flyover by the 37th Flying Training Squadron (Columbus Air Force Base) operating Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft.
Friday Night Fireworks: Stick around after the game for a postgame fireworks show, presented by Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville-Madison.
Magnet Schedule Giveaway: The first 3,000 fans will receive a 2026 Trash Pandas Magnetic Schedule
Thompson Tractor Community Hero: The Trash Pandas will honor a local hero during the game. Fans can submit nominations at trashpandasfoundation.com
Saturday, April 4 | First Pitch: 6:35 pm | Gates Open: 5:30 pm | Trustmark VIP Gates: 5:00 pm
Saturday Night Fireworks: Enjoy another postgame fireworks show above Toyota Field!
In My Trash Pandas ERA Night: Paul Sidoti will headline the evening with a pregame performance (5:35-6:00 pm at the Rock Porch), throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and sign autographs on the concourse following the performance.
Featured Food Items: "You Belong with Meat!" - Pulled brisket sandwich with Kansas City-style BBQ sauce and house-pickled red onions on a potato bun, served with seasoned tater tots (All Stars). "I Knew You Were Truffle Fries" - House fries tossed in roasted garlic, parsley, white truffle oil, and shaved parmesan (All Stars / Gravity Grill). "In Your ERA Helmet Sundae" - Vanilla soft serve with funnel cake fries, Oreo pieces, edible glitter, cotton candy, and strawberry coulis, served in a Halo Blue souvenir helmet (Sweet Space).
Prom Dress Drive: Fans are encouraged to donate new or gently used prom dresses to benefit Lashay B's Prom Dress Drive.
Sunday, April 5 | First Pitch: 1:05 pm | Gates Open: 12:00 pm | Trustmark VIP Gates: 11:30 am
Easter Egg Hunt: Kids are invited onto the field postgame for an Easter Egg Hunt, presented by Food City. Age groups include under 4, 5-8, 9-12, and 13+. A total of 20 grand prizes will be hidden in eggs, including autographed baseballs, first pitch opportunities, game-worn jerseys, Trash Cash, and more.
Free Face Painting & Kids Zone: Enjoy free face painting, presented by Mainstream Events, and inflatables in the Moonwalk Kids Zone.
Pregame Autographs: Select Trash Pandas players will be available for autographs on the Bill Penney Concourse before the game.
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.
Blue Bell Sunday Sundaes: Limited-edition souvenir helmet sundaes available exclusively at Sweet Space.
Southern League Stories from March 30, 2026
- Game Info: Global Baseball Series Game 1: TOYOTA Red Cruisers vs. Alabama A&M: 6:35 PM - Rocket City Trash Pandas
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