Banana Ball Announces Expansion, Disney Tournament, and International Dates for 2027

The Banana Ball Championship League unveiled its extensive 2027 schedule, marking a significant expansion for the fast-paced baseball entertainment concept. During a city selection show at Historic Grayson Stadium, league officials announced that the upcoming tour will span 79 stadiums across 74 cities, with estimated attendance projections reaching 4.3 million fans.

For the first time in its history, Banana Ball is going international. The 2027 tour features games in Mexico and Canada, including matchups in Monterrey, Tijuana, Toronto, and Winnipeg. League founder and owner Jesse Cole noted that multiple teams will participate in the international contests, giving fans outside the United States an opportunity to experience different franchise personalities from the start.

Another major addition to the 2027 calendar is the introduction of the Banana Ball Open at Walt Disney World. Scheduled for April 15 to April 18, 2027, the inaugural tournament will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. All six league teams will travel to Florida for the event, with four competing in the tournament for a guaranteed playoff berth.

The league is also introducing a novel stadium configuration called Banana Ball 360. Designed for large football venues, the setup places two playing fields in different corners of the stadium, with teams switching fields after every inning. Notre Dame Stadium was announced as the first venue to host this configuration, aiming to bring spectators closer to the action in massive arenas.

Domestically, the 2027 tour will visit prominent ballparks and major league stadiums, though the Savannah Bananas themselves will sit out certain regional stops. Instead, spinoff squads such as the Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts will carry the brand to venues like Truist Field in Charlotte and Durham Bulls Athletic Park in North Carolina. The championship finale is slated to take place at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

Due to high demand and sellout streaks spanning nearly a decade, tickets for all 2027 games will be distributed via a ticket lottery system. Fans can register for the lottery through the official Savannah Bananas website. Standard admission prices begin at $35, while specialized meet-and-greet packages vary by location.