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Savannah Bananas Unveil 2026 Banana Ball Championship League, Adding Two Teams and a 45-State Stadium Tour

The move formalizes Banana Ball into a six-team league featuring a published 2026 calendar with lottery-only ticket access.

Overview

  • Two expansion teams — the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns — join the Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters to form a six-club lineup.
  • Former MLB stars Shane Victorino and Ryan Howard will serve as Primetime Coaches for Loco Beach and Indianapolis respectively.
  • The 2026 slate spans roughly 75 stadiums in 45 states, including NFL and MLB venues like the Caesars Superdome, Gillette Stadium, Neyland Stadium and Yankee Stadium.
  • The season structure sets a Banana Ball Open from Feb. 26 to April 12, a 50-game regular season through September, playoffs, and the Banana Bowl on Oct. 10, 2026.
  • Organizers project attendance near 3.3 million, with tickets available only via a lottery open now through Oct. 31 with prices starting around $35.