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Banana Ball World Tour Sells Out MLB and NFL Stadiums with ESPN and ESPN2 Coverage

Jesse Cole’s exhibition league plans to unveil two new teams in October ahead of its six-franchise championship debut in 2026.

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Overview

  • The Party Animals vs. Texas Tailgaters matchups at CHS Field in St. Paul on August 1-2 sold out, following a similarly sold-out two-game series against the Firefighters at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
  • Banana Ball’s rule innovations—such as inning-by-inning scoring, a two-hour time limit, fan-caught foul balls counting as outs and no mound visits—remain central to its fan-first appeal.
  • ESPN and ESPN2 are broadcasting live Banana Ball games this season, with FuboTV providing streaming access to the tour’s national television coverage.
  • After St. Paul and Baltimore, the World Tour continues with two games against the Firefighters at Coors Field in Denver on August 9-10.
  • Two additional teams will be unveiled in October 2025 to complete the six-team Banana Ball Championship League set to launch in 2026.