NEW: Trash Pandas anticipate 1 millionth fan this week

The Rocket City Trash Pandas have been among the Southern League leaders in attendance every year since their inaugural season at Toyota Field in 2021. This week, they expect to welcome their 1,000,000th fan through the gates during the current homestand.

Here’s what the team is planning as far as celebrating 1 million fans:

1 millionth fan for the Trash Pandas

The one millionth fan is anticipated to walk through the gates on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday’s game. Heading into the homestand, the Trash Pandas are 22,324 fans away from reaching the milestone. 

The lucky fan will etch their name into an iconic beginning to the team’s franchise. The individual will receive: 

• Personalized “#1M” team Jersey 
• 2024 Team Autographed Bat 
• $200 in Trash Cash gift cards 
• “Golden Ticket” to every Special Event at Toyota Field (excluding private events) until the two millionth fan is welcomed 
• One (1) of each Promotional Giveaway Item from the 2024 Season 
• Trash Pandas Experience Package on a TBD date during the 2024 season which includes:
  • Four (4) Box Seat Tickets or “Dogtown West Best Seats in the House” with SportsMed Stadium Club Access and four passes to the Chef’s Table Buffet 
  • Ceremonial First Pitch 
  • On-Field Photo with a Trash Pandas Player (subject to availability) 
  • One-Half Inning in the Northrop Grumman Broadcast Booth with Josh Caray 
  • Opportunity to be the “Fireworks Starter” and blast off the Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular on the field (subject to date) 
  • Opportunity to ride with Sprocket when he makes his Pre-Game Entrance 

“This is a great milestone for everyone who’s been a part of these first 3+ seasons. We couldn’t be more grateful to the local communities who support our team, and we hope each and every night we have reciprocated that support both on and off the field.” 

Garrett Fahrmann, Trash Pandas Executive Vice President and General Manager

Pacing the Southern League

The Trash Pandas led the Southern League in attendance during each of the club’s first three seasons. This season, the Trash Pandas have already welcomed 53,326 fans over 12 home contests.  

The club kicks off a six-game homestand against the Mississippi Braves beginning Tuesday, May 7 with Star Wars Night. The night features a game worn jersey auction which will benefit the Reach and Teach – a Florence, Alabama non-profit which aims to provide authentic educational experiences for students. 

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