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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Savannah Bananas, a unique and entertaining baseball team from Georgia known for their trick plays and lively routines, will make their New York debut with two sold-out exhibition games at Yankee Stadium, bringing a new, fun twist to the sport and expanding their national presence.
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.
Former White Sox players Mark Buehrle and A.J. Pierzynski participated in a lively, entertainment-filled Banana Ball game at Sox Park, showcasing a fun, unconventional take on baseball that drew a large crowd and included dance, music, and fan interaction, highlighting the sport's evolving entertainment value.
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.
The Savannah Bananas brought record crowds and a significant economic boost to Denver's ballpark district, with increased business and lively energy, reminiscent of major events like Taylor Swift's tour, benefiting local small businesses and revitalizing the area.
The Savannah Bananas baseball team brought their fun and entertainment-focused style to Coors Field in Denver, drawing large crowds and providing a lively, theatrical alternative to traditional Major League Baseball, which is struggling with poor performance and attendance. Their show includes dance numbers, fan interactions, and creative rules, making baseball accessible and enjoyable for all ages, especially kids, and highlighting a different, more joyful side of the sport.
Former MLB star Sean Casey suffered a severe hamstring injury, tearing it off the bone, during a Savannah Bananas exhibition game in Cincinnati, requiring surgery and ending his participation in the game.
Roger Clemens, 61, made a surprise pitching appearance for the Savannah Bananas at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, giving up three hits, including a home run, and retiring one batter against the Party Animals. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner, who last pitched in MLB in 2007, received cheers from the crowd despite giving up five runs. Former teammate Roy Oswalt also pitched for the Bananas in the exhibition game, which marked the team's first appearance in a MLB ballpark.