Cleared for Takeoff: Meet the Ontario Tower Buzzers

The Los Angeles Dodgers farm system is getting a fresh look in 2026 with the debut of the Ontario Tower Buzzers. Replacing the long-standing Rancho Cucamonga Quakes as the Dodgers’ Single-A affiliate, the Tower Buzzers will bring professional baseball to the city of Ontario, California, with a brand identity deeply rooted in the region's aviation history. Unveiled in September 2025, the team’s name and branding are a direct homage to the nearby Ontario International Airport and the adrenaline of flight. The name "Tower Buzzers" is a playful nod to the famous line from the 1986 film Top Gun ("Sorry Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower").

The arrival of the Tower Buzzers is part of a complex three-team swap in the California League that can be confusing for long-time fans. The actual franchise rights (and the Dodgers affiliation) that belonged to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes have moved to Ontario to become the Tower Buzzers. The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes identity is being adopted by the team formerly known as the Inland Empire 66ers. They will remain in Rancho Cucamonga as an Angels affiliate.

• Colors: The palette features Dodger Blue and white to signify the parent club connection, accented with sky blue, red, and yellow.
• Mascot: The team is represented by Maverick, a bee decked out in aviator goggles and a flight scarf. The logo features Maverick buzzing past an air traffic control tower, blending the "buzz" of an insect with the "buzz" of a low-flying aircraft.
• Uniforms: The team’s look leans heavily into aviation iconography, with flight paths and control tower motifs integrated into the jersey scripts.

The Tower Buzzers will serve as the anchor tenant for ONT Field, a newly constructed, state-of-the-art ballpark located in the Ontario Ranch neighborhood. The stadium will hold approximately 6,000 fans and is designed as the centerpiece of the "Ontario Sports Empire" complex. It features modern amenities, including open-air concourses and views that acknowledge the local airport traffic, fitting perfectly with the team's air-travel theme.

“Sorry, Goose, but it’s time to buzz the tower.”

This line from “Top Gun,” spoken by Tom Cruise’s character Maverick just before he flippantly defies orders and flies uncomfortably close to the control tower, helped to inspire a new Minor League team’s identity. Learn more