Town Madison, the district around Toyota Field off I-565: Trash Pandas games, parking, the clear-bag rule, restaurants and the 2027 SEC Softball Tournament.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ ballpark guide and 2027 schedule, and from Town Madison’s own directories. Ballpark policies can change by season; check the guide before you go.

Town Madison is the walkable district built around Toyota Field, the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, just off I-565 at Exit 10 on Madison’s south side. It was planned by the new urbanist designer Andres Duany in four districts, The Exchange, The Heights, The Commons and The West End, with restaurants, shops, hotels, homes and greenway paths, according to Town Madison.

At a glance

  • Ballpark: Toyota Field, 500 Trash Panda Way; I-565 Exit 10
  • Team: Rocket City Trash Pandas, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels
  • 2027 season: April 2 to Sept. 12, 69 home games
  • Front office: 256-325-1403; ticket office 256-325-3873
  • Big event: SEC Softball Tournament, May 11-15, 2027

Toyota Field

The ballpark seats 7,500 and has indoor and outdoor suites, a children’s play area and the team store, according to Town Madison. It sits on the west side of the district’s Exchange area.

Getting there. From I-565 east or west, take Exit 10 onto Town Madison Boulevard, then turn left on Trash Panda Way, the team’s guide says.

Ballpark rules, from the team’s ballpark guide:

  • Parking: on site, $6.75 a vehicle if prepaid online before game day, $10 on game day.
  • Bags: one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag; clear clutches only. Exceptions for medical needs and diaper bags.
  • Cashless: cards only at tickets, food, parking and merchandise; Trash Cash gift cards can be bought with cash at the Junkyard team store.
  • Gates: the main Pepsi gates usually open 65 minutes before game time.
  • The Berm: blankets and towels are allowed on the grass hill beyond right field, but lawn chairs are not, because of the slope.
  • Re-entry: get a hand stamp on the way out and show it with your ticket.
  • For kids: a free playground down the left-field line beyond Section 13, and a Kids Zone with inflatables and a speed pitch in the outfield concourse (a waiver is required).
  • Accessible seating: in several sections and on the club level; call the ticket office at 256-325-3873.

The 2027 season

The Trash Pandas open at home Friday, April 2, against the Columbus Clingstones and close at home with six games against the Knoxville Smokies, Sept. 7-12. Their longest homestand, 12 games, runs April 27 to May 8, and they are home for Memorial Day weekend, May 25-30, according to the 2027 schedule. Game times and promotions will be announced later.

SEC Softball Tournament. Toyota Field hosts the SEC Softball Tournament May 11-15, 2027, the first neutral-site SEC tournament in more than two decades and the start of a four-year run at the ballpark, the team says. There is no Trash Pandas game on Sunday, May 9, while the field is prepared.

Off-season events this year include the Fall Festival on Oct. 31, Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 12, a New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 and college and high school games in March, listed on the team’s special events page.

Eat and drink

Town Madison’s dining directory lists more than 20 restaurants. A selection, with addresses from the directory:

Restaurant Address Phone
The Chop House 160 Graphics Drive 256-870-6116
J. Alexander’s 380 Town Madison Blvd. 256-870-7100
SaZa Serious Italian Food 501 Town Madison Blvd., Suite A 256-325-8410
Prohibition (rooftop bar and grill) 100 Moon Shot Drive, Suite 120 256-325-4438
Edgar’s Bakery 125 Stadium Way 205-987-0790
Outback Steakhouse 100 Stadium Way 256-850-6209
Lola’s Cocina 114 Moon Shot Drive 256-801-7766
Taco Mama 102 St. Louis St., Suite E 256-325-0355
Moe’s Original BBQ 102 St. Louis St., Suite A 256-870-6637

Quick-service options include Cava, Chick-fil-A, Chicken Salad Chick, Chipotle, Five Guys, Panera Bread, Slim Chickens, Super Chix, Steamboys and Starbucks. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is at 121 Outfield Drive. See our date night and nightlife guides.

Shop and play

  • Escapology, 143 Stadium Way: escape rooms, with a kids’ mode for ages 7 to 14, per its Madison page.
  • Duluth Trading, 100 Angry Beaver Way, and BJ’s Wholesale Club, 165 Graphics Drive, per Town Madison’s shop directory.
  • Zierdt Road path: a 12-foot paved multiuse path on the west side of Zierdt Road links Town Madison to the regional Singing River Trail network, according to Town Madison.

What this means for you

  • Prepay parking online before game day to save money.
  • Bring one small clear bag, a card and a blanket for the Berm, not a lawn chair.
  • Plan around the SEC Softball Tournament crowds May 11-15, 2027.

More guides: things to do this month, kids’ activities and getting around Madison.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Toyota Field?

Toyota Field is at 500 Trash Panda Way in Town Madison. From I-565 in either direction, take Exit 10 onto Town Madison Boulevard, then turn left on Trash Panda Way.

How much is parking at Toyota Field?

The team’s ballpark guide lists on-site parking at $6.75 a vehicle if prepaid online before game day and $10 on the day of the game.

What bags are allowed at Toyota Field?

One clear bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, per person. Small clutches must also be clear. Exceptions are made for medical needs and diaper bags.

When does the Trash Pandas’ 2027 season start?

The Rocket City Trash Pandas open the 2027 season at home against the Columbus Clingstones on Friday, April 2, and finish at home against the Knoxville Smokies on Sunday, Sept. 12.

Is Toyota Field cashless?

Yes. Ticket windows, concessions, parking and merchandise take MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. Trash Cash gift cards can be bought with cash at the Junkyard team store.