Knoxville Smokies open playoffs against Rocket City Trash Pandas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Knoxville Smokies begin their postseason in the Southern League Divisional Series against the Rocket City Trash Pandas at Toyota Field in Alabama on September 15. Game 2 will be held at Covenant Health Park in Knoxville on September 17, with a potential Game 3 scheduled for September 18. The Smokies wrapped up the regular season with a 73-64 record and faced a series loss to the Birmingham Barons in their final games. Their playoff path could lead them to the Southern League Championship Series if they advance past their current series.
- •Smokies are 15-9 against the Trash Pandas this season.
- •Covenant Health Park hosts first postseason game after opening in 2025.
- •Game 2 on September 17 and Game 3 on September 18 if necessary.
- •Knoxville clinched a playoff spot in June with a first-half title.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Smokies have a path to win title in Knoxville. Here's the playoff schedule
"The Smokies are bringing postseason baseball to Knoxville. Covenant Health Park will host the Southern League Divisional Series this week.
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