Four teams will play in the exhibition series at Toyota Field
MADISON, AL –ÌýAnnounced today at a press conference at TOYOTA Field, the Rocket CityÌýTrash Pandas,Ìýin partnership with the TOYOTA Red Cruisers, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Alabama A&M University, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville,Ìýannounced theÌýGlobal Baseball Series 2026,Ìýan international community-driven cultural exchangeÌýevent.ÌýÌý
ThisÌýexhibition seriesÌýbrings theÌýTOYOTA Red Cruisers—a teamÌýcomprisedÌýof full-time Athlete Employees from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan—to North Alabama. The visit serves as a bridge for cultural and educational exchange, celebrating the long-standing community partnership between Japan and the North Alabama region.Ìý
Global Baseball Series ScheduleÌýat TOYOTA Field:Ìý
Monday, March 30:ÌýTOYOTAÌýRed Cruisers vs. Alabama A&M UniversityÌý
Tuesday, March 31:ÌýRocket CityÌýTrash PandasÌývs. University of Alabama HuntsvilleÌý
Wednesday, April 1:ÌýRocket CityÌýTrash PandasÌývs. TOYOTA Red CruisersÌýÌý
All games in the Global Baseball Series will feature a 6:35 pm first pitch, with gates opening at 5:30 pm. Tickets for all three games are on sale now by visitingÌý.
ÌýFollowing theÌýGlobal Baseball Series, the Rocket CityÌýTrash PandasÌýwill open the 2026ÌýregularÌýseason at home on Friday, April 3, hosting the Biloxi Shuckers at TOYOTA Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm, launching a three-game Opening Weekend homestand that runs through Sunday, April 5.ÌýÌý
