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Mankato Habaneros Unveil 2026 Schedule!
The Mankato Habaneros will begin play on June 10th, 2026.
MANKATO, MN. – The Mankato Habaneros are thrilled to announce their schedule for the 2026 season, featuring 21 home games and 21 road games. The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for fans as the Habaneros look to capture the NWLS Championship.
The Habaneros will play against the Madison Night Mares, Minot Honeybees, La Crosse Steam, Wausau Ignite, and the Grand Forks Spitfires, and new team in Northwoods League Softball.
The Season will start on Wednesday, June 10th on the road in La Crosse, WI and will conclude on Friday, July 31st at home. The Northwoods League Playoffs will begin on Monday, August 3rd.
Some other notable dates include the Habaneros Home Opener on Thursday, June 18th at 6:35pm against the Grand Forks Spitfires and the first ever Habaneros Day Game against the La Crosse Steam on June 25th at 12:05 pm.
Season Tickets are now available for the 2026 Season and for more information regarding the 2026 Season please visit mankatohabaneros.com or call 507-304-7333. The Mankato Habaneros office is located at 1219 ½ Caledonia St. with the office hours being Monday through Friday 9 – 5.
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Leveraging the 32-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League that began play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.
