MADISON, Ala. (November 10, 2026) – In a joint announcement, the University of North Alabama softball program announced that it will be playing in the Rocket City Softball Series against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at Toyota Field in Madison, Ala.
Toyota Field is home to the Rocket City Trash Pandas minor league baseball team — the AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. The Trash Pandas are partnering with Peak Events to host two softball games over two days — UNA vs. Alabama (March 9) and Auburn vs. Samford (March 10).
Tickets are on sale starting today at this link.
"Playing again at the Trash Pandas stadium is super exciting for us," said UNA head coach Ashley Cozart. "We got the opportunity a couple of years ago to play in the first-ever tournament there and everything was first class and such a cool experience. Playing in that stadium against Alabama will be one of the most exciting games on our 2027 schedule. An electric atmosphere just makes these games fun and memorable. I can't wait to see the crowd and venue — (it will be) something we will always remember."
In 2025, UNA played in the Rocket City Showcase with three games hosted at Toyota Field. The Lions went head-to-head with three SEC opponents with all three games decided by four runs or less. This included a 4-0 loss to Ole Miss, a tight 2-1 loss to No. 17 ranked Auburn and a 6-2 loss to No. 16 Mississippi State. At Huntsville High School, UNA beat ETSU 6-3 in the same showcase.
The remainder of the 2027 softball schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans are encouraged to visit RoarLions.com or follow UNA's softball pages on social media for the latest information.
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