The 2026 Banana Ball Tour: Bigger, Further, Wilder
The 2026 Banana Ball Tour: Bigger, Further, Wilder
The Savannah Bananas are back — and they’re going bigger than ever. The 2026 Banana Ball Tour isn’t just another round of exhibition games; it’s a full-blown national takeover. With plans to reach over 3.2 million fans, the Bananas are redefining what baseball can be — fun, fast, and wildly unpredictable.
Stadiums of All Sizes
The 2026 schedule blends spectacle with ambition, taking Banana Ball from small-town charm to the biggest stages in sports.
- 14 MLB Parks — continuing their run through professional ballparks.
- Massive College Football Cathedrals — including Texas A&M’s Kyle Field (102,000) and Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium (101,000).
- NFL Venues — Saints’ Superdome and Patriots’ Gillette Stadium are on the list.
- An Intimate Stop: Billings, MT’s Dehler Park will host the smallest crowd (3,000).
As Jesse Cole told ESPN, “We want to play everywhere. We want to take this where anyone in this country can drive to a game within four to six hours.”
Meet the New Teams: Coconuts and a Historic Revival
The Loco Beach Coconuts
Led by Shane Victorino, the Loco Beach Coconuts will bring aloha energy and playfulness to Banana Ball.
The Indianapolis Clowns
A revival honoring the Negro Leagues’ Clowns — backed by Bob Kendrick and coached by Ryan Howard — this team blends history and spectacle.
What’s New for 2026? A Real Championship League
- A Full Season: 50-game regular season (April–September) and the Banana Bowl on October 10, 2026.
- The “Equalizer” Rule: the visiting team can earn an extra point in the 9th based on trick plays.
Affordable, Growing, & Here to Stay
Despite growth, Jesse Cole promises tickets remain affordable. The 2026 tour focuses on U.S. expansion with a long view toward youth tournaments and global leagues.
In 2026, Banana Ball is coming to a city near you — bigger, faster, and wilder than ever.

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