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Originally Published 12 days ago — by TheaterMania
Broadway star Derek Klena is joining the Savannah Bananas, a team in the viral Banana Ball baseball league known for its entertainment and TikTok appeal, with the preseason starting in February and regular season in April, including a notable game at Yankee Stadium.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
The Savannah Bananas announced their 2026 Banana Ball season, adding two new teams, the Loco Beach Coconuts and Indianapolis Clowns, to a 50-game regular season across 75 stadiums in 45 states, culminating in the Banana Bowl championship in October.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
The Savannah Bananas are set to tour 75 stadiums across 45 states in 2026, featuring their unique 'Banana Ball' games, with new teams joining the roster, and fans can enter a lottery for tickets until October 31.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WXYZ Channel 7
The Savannah Bananas' innovative Banana Ball games are set to be played at Comerica Park in Detroit on September 18-19, 2026, featuring unique rules and fan participation, with tickets starting at $40 and a lottery system for purchase.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by OregonLive.com
The viral Savannah Bananas are scheduled to play in Eugene, Oregon, at Autzen Stadium on June 27-28, 2026, with tickets available through a lottery system until October 31, 2025.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by seminoles.com
The Savannah Bananas will kick off their 2026 World Tour with games in Tallahassee, including the first non-football event at the renovated Doak Campbell Stadium, with tickets available through a lottery system.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by University of Oregon Athletics
Autzen Stadium will host Banana Ball games featuring the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals on June 27-28, 2026, with ticket lotteries opening in October 2025. Banana Ball is a fan-focused, entertaining variation of baseball with unique rules and a festive atmosphere, aiming to broaden the sport's appeal.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Grayson Stadium in Savannah, built in 1926 and rich in baseball history, is now home to the innovative Savannah Bananas, a team famous for its unique Banana Ball rules and viral popularity, which has helped preserve the historic venue while blending tradition with modern entertainment.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
The Savannah Bananas are making their Chicago debut at the White Sox stadium with their unique, entertainment-focused Banana Ball games, featuring unconventional rules, fan interaction, dancing, and a festive atmosphere, aiming to redefine baseball fun and attract a new audience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
The Savannah Bananas have announced their 2024 Banana Ball World Tour schedule, which includes stops at six Major League Baseball ballparks and a cruise. The team will also increase the capacity of their home stadium by 1,000 seats. The tour will feature games in various cities across the United States, including Houston, Boston, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Miami. The Bananas expect to play in front of about 1 million people next season. Additionally, the team introduced a third team called the Firefighters, and "Banana Ball" will feature nine rule changes to speed up play. Tickets for the tour are available through a lottery system on the team's website.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Savannah Morning News
The Savannah Bananas, known for their unique "Banana Ball" style of play, have announced their 2024 World Tour schedule, which includes games at six MLB ballparks and a Caribbean cruise as the season finale. The team will also increase capacity at their home field, Grayson Stadium, by 1,000 seats. Additionally, a third team called The Firefighters has been introduced, and a ticket lottery has been opened for fans to have a chance to purchase tickets. "Banana Ball" features nine rule changes aimed at speeding up play and includes various entertaining elements.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boston.com
The Savannah Bananas, an exhibition baseball team known for their fan-focused and entertainment-heavy brand of baseball called "Banana Ball," embarked on a 33-city, 22-state "world tour" and sold out arenas across the U.S. Their games feature musical introductions, trick plays, dances, unique scoring systems, and various fan competitions. "Banana Ball" includes rules to speed up the pace of play, such as no stepping out of the batter's box and no mound visits, and even has a running clock to ensure timely games. Despite their entertaining approach, the Bananas have lost multiple times to their partner touring team, the Party Animals, emphasizing their commitment to the unpredictability of the sport.