KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – More than 80,000 fans packed Kauffman Stadium during a May weekend of entertainment this year courtesy of the Savannah Bananas.
The viral, high-entertainment team released its schedule for 2026, and the Bananas will return to the home of the Royals on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31.
Game times have not yet been announced.
“Banana Ball” is coming to 45 states and 75 stadiums across the country. Among those stadium stops are 14 MLB stadiums and ten football stadiums.
Retired Army Sergeant Lonnie Gaudet receives a standing ovation as he makes his Banana Ball debut at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.(WTOC)
The Savannah Bananas expect to see a significant jump in fans coming to see them. About 3.2 million people are expected to come see Banana Ball live compared to the 2 million fans who saw them play in 2025.
Along with the expanded tour, there will be two new teams playing Banana Ball in 2026 – The Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns.
Savannah Bananas’ Bill Leroy, left, does the splits over a yellow carpet while greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a home run against the Firefighters during their “Banana Ball World Tour” Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)(Lindsey Wasson | AP)
The lottery list for tickets to see the Savannah Bananas play is now live and will be open until Oct. 31.
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