Overview
- The 2026 slate spans 75 stadiums in 45 states, including 14 MLB ballparks and 10 major football venues, according to the schedule release.
- Two expansion clubs join the lineup—the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns—with the Clowns set for home games at Victory Field on May 15–16 led by skipper Errick Fox and Primetime coach Ryan Howard.
- Marquee dates include Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 29–30 (Coconuts vs. Party Animals), Texas A&M’s Kyle Field on May 2, Gillette Stadium on Aug. 28–29, Comerica Park on Sept. 18–19, Great American Ball Park on June 19–21, Fargo’s Newman Outdoor Field on June 26–27, and Spartanburg’s Fifth Third Park on Aug. 6–8.
- Fans must enter a centralized ticket lottery at bananaball.com/tickets, with entry deadlines reported as Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 depending on the venue, standard tickets starting around $35, and selection determined by random draw without a purchase guarantee.
- Announcements were made across ESPN and Disney platforms, and 2026 games are slated to air on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+ and Disney+.