Cleburne Railroaders Announce 2027 Schedule, First Season in National Association of Professional Baseball
CLEBURNE, Texas – The Cleburne Railroaders have announced their schedule for the 2027 season, marking a historic new chapter for professional baseball in Cleburne.
The 2027 campaign will be the Railroaders’ 10th season since the franchise returned professional baseball to Cleburne and the club’s first season competing in the National Association of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League.
The Railroaders will open their milestone season at home on Thursday, May 6, welcoming the Gateway Grizzlies to La Moderna Field for Opening Day and the beginning of a three-game weekend series. Opening Weekend will run May 6-8.
The 2027 schedule will introduce Railroaders fans to a new collection of opponents throughout the summer. Cleburne’s home schedule includes visits from the Gateway Grizzlies, Mississippi Mud Monsters, Evansville Otters, Windy City ThunderBolts, Joliet Slammers, Florence Y’alls, Down East Bird Dawgs and Schaumburg Boomers.
Among the highlights of the home schedule is Fourth of July Weekend at La Moderna Field, with the Railroaders hosting the Windy City ThunderBolts from June 29 – July 4. The series will conclude with a special Independence Day game on Sunday, July 4.
The Railroaders have also designated a collection of Friday home games for postgame fireworks throughout the season. Currently scheduled La Moderna Firework Friday dates include May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 9 July 23, August 6 and August 27 with two additional shows planned July 3 and 4 to make up a mega firework weekend.
The complete schedule released today includes opponents, home and away designations and scheduled fireworks dates. Game times will be announced at a later date. The Railroaders’ 2027 promotional calendar, including theme nights, giveaways, special events and additional promotions, will also be announced separately at a later date.
The 2027 season represents a milestone for the Railroaders as the organization celebrates a decade since professional baseball returned to Cleburne while beginning its first season in the National Association of Professional baseball.
All dates and schedule information are subject to change.
For more information on the Cleburne Railroaders and the upcoming 2027 season, visit the Railroaders’ website or call 817-945-8705.
The Cleburne Railroaders are a proud member of the National Association of Professional Baseball, playing home games at La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Texas. Established in 2017, the team continues to deliver exciting baseball and community-driven entertainment for fans across North Texas. Learn more at railroaderbaseball.com