Lexington, KY, October 10, 2025

News Summary

The Savannah Bananas have confirmed their 2026 Banana Ball World Tour schedule with a three-game series in Kentucky featuring the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts. Games will be held at Legends Field in Lexington from September 11-13. Fans must sign up for a ticket lottery, with attendance limited to 9,994. Additionally, the Bananas will play in Cincinnati, with various teams competing across the league. Tickets start at $35 and are available online.

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The Savannah Bananas have officially announced the dates for their highly anticipated 2026 Banana Ball World Tour, revealing a three-game series in Kentucky featuring two new teams, the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts. The games will take place at Legends Field in Lexington from September 11-13, 2026.

Although the Savannah Bananas will not play in Kentucky, the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts will go head-to-head in this engaging and entertaining matchup. Fans eager to attend these games will need to sign up for a lottery process to purchase tickets, and attendance will be capped by the ballpark’s seating capacity of 9,994, which is significantly fewer than Louisville’s Slugger Field.

This marks the third consecutive year that the Banana Ball World Tour will include a stop in Kentucky. The Bananas entertained fans at Louisville Slugger Field in 2024, while the Party Animals squared off against The Visitors in 2025. Notably, Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, has not been included in the 2026 tour schedule.

The next opportunity to watch the Savannah Bananas play will be in Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park from June 19-21, 2026, where they will compete against the Indianapolis Clowns on June 18, 20, and 21. Cincinnati is the closest venue for fans wishing to catch a glimpse of the Bananas in action in 2026.

In addition to the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts, the Banana Ball Championship League consists of other teams, such as the Savannah Bananas, Texas Tailgaters, Party Animals, and Firefighters. Other nearby Banana Ball games scheduled for 2026 include:

• Party Animals vs. Firefighters at Progressive Field in Cleveland on September 25 and 26
• Indianapolis Clowns vs. Party Animals at Victory Field in Indianapolis on May 15 and 16
• Party Animals vs. Firefighters at Comerica Park in Detroit on September 18 and 19
• Savannah Bananas vs. Texas Tailgaters at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on May 23

Fans wishing to acquire tickets can currently join the 2026 Banana Ball Ticket Lottery List, which will remain open until October 31, 2025. It is essential to note that signing up for the lottery does not guarantee a ticket purchase; winners will be randomly drawn from the pool of applicants. Ticket prices start at $35 and will be available through the Savannah Bananas’ official website.

Two notable players from Kentucky’s 2024 Men’s College World Series team are set to represent Banana Ball in 2026. Nick Lopez, an All-SEC First Team selection, will play for the Texas Tailgaters, while right-handed pitcher Johnny Hummel will pitch for The Firefighters. Their contributions highlight the local talent involved in the Banana Ball experience.

Banana Ball is known for its rapid-paced, highly entertaining style of play, which includes modified rules such as a two-hour time limit on games and scoring based on innings won instead of traditional runs. These changes create a lively, engaging atmosphere reminiscent of the Harlem Globetrotters, focused on maximizing fan interaction and enjoyment. As the league continues to expand, it has started to sell out major league baseball stadiums, showcasing its growing popularity.

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• WLKY
• Cincinnati.com
• Fox 56 News
• On3
• WDRB
• Wikipedia: Savannah Bananas
• Google Search: Savannah Bananas
• Google Scholar: Savannah Bananas
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Savannah Bananas
• Google News: Savannah Bananas

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