Remember the buzz? The sheer, unadulterated fun of the Savannah Bananas hitting the road for their 2025 Banana Ball World Tour? If you missed out on catching their unique brand of "Fans First" baseball at iconic venues like Fenway Park or Nissan Stadium, don't worry. The show, in a way, is just getting started.
For those who crave a deeper dive into the magic behind the batter's box and the dugout antics, the five-part ESPN+ Original series, "Bananaland," offers an intimate look at the franchise's inner workings. It's a chance to see what makes this team tick, beyond the dazzling plays and the electric atmosphere.
But the real anticipation is building for what comes next. The "2026 Banana Ball City Selection Show" is the key event on the horizon. Scheduled for Thursday, October 9th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. ET, this isn't just about announcing future game locations. It's the grand reveal of where the Bananas, along with their spirited counterparts like the Party Animals, Firefighters, and Texas Tailgaters, will be bringing their show next season. Plus, we'll get to meet the two newest teams joining the expanding Banana Ball family.
And for fans eager to secure their spot in the stands, the lottery for tickets opens immediately following the selection show. It's your chance to be part of the action, to experience the energy that has captivated so many.
Fans can tune into the selection show across multiple platforms: ESPN2, Disney+, the dedicated Banana Ball streaming hub, and the ESPN App. It's all part of making sure everyone can get in on the excitement, whether they're die-hard fans or just curious newcomers.
While the focus is on the Bananas' exciting future, it's interesting to see how the broader baseball world is looking ahead too. ESPN's annual positional rankings, for instance, are already setting the stage for the 2026 MLB season, highlighting top talent like Shohei Ohtani at designated hitter. It’s a reminder of the incredible talent across the sport, but the Bananas offer something distinctly different – a blend of high-level play and pure, unadulterated entertainment that’s hard to find anywhere else.
