2027 Rocket City Softball Series Announced at Toyota Field
ALABAMA AND AUBURN HEADLINE ROCKET CITY SOFTBALL SERIES AT TOYOTA FIELD AHEAD OF THE 2027 SEC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
MADISON, AL – Peak Events, LLC, in partnership with the Rocket City Trash Pandas, is excited to announce the inaugural Rocket City Softball Series, bringing four NCAA Division I softball programs to Toyota Field for two exciting nights of college softball on March 9–10, 2027.
The series will feature two of the Southeastern Conference's premier softball programs, the University of Alabama and Auburn University, alongside in-state opponents the University of North Alabama and Samford University.
The action gets underway on Tuesday, March 9, when Alabama takes on North Alabama at 6:30 PM CT. The following evening, Wednesday, March 10, Auburn will square off against Samford at 6:30 PM CT.
"We're excited to work with the Rocket City Trash Pandas to put on these two midweek games at Toyota Field," Peak Events CEO Ryan Holloway said. "Alabama against North Alabama and Auburn against Samford will give fans in the Rocket City and throughout the state two great opportunities to see Division I softball up close. With the SEC Softball Tournament coming to Toyota Field just a couple of months later, we're looking forward to helping build excitement for softball in this community."
The Rocket City Softball Series provides fans across North Alabama with a unique opportunity to watch two SEC programs compete at Toyota Field, home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.
The two-game series also serves as an exciting lead-up to the 2027 SEC Softball Tournament, scheduled for May 11–15 at Toyota Field. With the conference championship making its debut at the ballpark, fans will have an early opportunity to experience SEC softball in the same venue where the conference's top teams will compete for a championship just two months later.
2027 ROCKET CITY SOFTBALL SERIES SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Alabama vs. North Alabama – 6:30 PM CT
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Samford vs. Auburn – 6:30 PM CT
All games will be played at Toyota Field in Madison, Alabama.
Tickets for each game will be $22.50 plus applicable taxes. All seating will be general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is included in the cost of tickets. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure their preferred seats.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.peak.events/games/rocketcity.
“We’re excited to partner with Peak Events to bring Alabama, Auburn, North Alabama and Samford to Toyota Field for two great nights of softball,” said Garrett Fahrmann, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Rocket City Trash Pandas. “Providing memorable experiences for our community is central to what we do, and this series adds to an exciting spring schedule at Toyota Field as we look ahead to the SEC Softball Tournament in May.”
The Rocket City Softball Series continues Peak Events' commitment to bringing premier college baseball and softball experiences to minor league ballparks across the country. By partnering with the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Peak Events looks forward to providing student-athletes, coaches, and fans with a first-class experience while showcasing some of the region's top college softball programs.
For more information on the Rocket City Softball Series and other Peak Events tournaments, visit www.peak.events.
More on the Rocket City Trash Pandas:
More on the Rocket City Trash Pandas: Owned and operated by BallCorps, LLC, the Rocket City Trash Pandas are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and compete in the Southern League. The organization plays its home games at state-of-the-art Toyota Field in Madison, Alabama, located in the Town Madison development. Since opening in 2021, Toyota Field has become a premier destination for professional baseball, collegiate athletics, and special events throughout the Huntsville and Madison area. Toyota Field will also serve as the host of the SEC Softball Tournament from 2027 through 2030, further establishing the venue as a destination for major collegiate athletic events. The organization's mission is to unite its communities by creating positive and lasting memories, one experience at a time
For more information on the Rocket City Trash Pandas, visit www.trashpandasbaseball.com.
More on Peak Events, LLC:
Peak Events, LLC is an independent event management company based in North Texas, specializing in premier collegiate sporting events across the country. Current Peak Events tournaments include the Live Like Lou Jax Classic, Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic, Round Rock Classic, Frisco Classic, Battle at the Ballpark, Sarasota College Softball Classic, and Rocket City Softball Series.
Peak Events is dedicated to creating first-class experiences for student-athletes, coaches, and fans while showcasing college baseball and softball in some of the nation's premier professional sports venues.
For more information on Peak Events and its properties, visit www.peak.events.
