ESPN and Disney+ to air 10 Banana Ball games this summer
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Bananas have signed a deal with ESPN and Disney+ to air 10 of the team's games at iconic venues.
Banana Ball will air beginning in April and continuing each month through August. The games will be played at historic venues like Fenway Park and Camden Yards. The teams will also play at Memorial Stadium, home of the Clemson Tigers.
'The Savannah Bananas have mastered the art of blending baseball with entertainment, creating an experience that resonates with fans of all ages, regardless of their baseball knowledge,' said Brent Colborne, ESPN Vice President of Programming & Content Strategy. 'Their unique approach embodies two of ESPN's key goals: reaching new audiences and inspiring the next generation of youth athletes. With Banana Ball showcased on ESPN and Disney platforms, we are confident new, avid fans will be created.'
'Our relationship with ESPN has been outstanding for the Savannah Bananas and for the sport of Banana Ball,' said Jesse Cole, founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas. 'As the 'Greatest Show in Sports' makes its way to sold-out MLB, College Football and NFL Stadiums, ESPN is the perfect place to showcase the electricity of the game as we near the launch of the Banana Ball Championship League in 2026.'
The summer of Savannah Bananas will be showcased on Friday or Saturday nights in primetime, on ESPN or ESPN2, with all ten games available on Disney+ and ESPN+. The full schedule of aired games can be found below.
Game
Date
Time (ET)
Network
Location
1
Saturday, April 26
7 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Memorial Stadium (Clemson)
2
Saturday, May 10
8 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Nissan Stadium (Tennessee)
3
Saturday, June 7
7 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte)
4
Saturday, June 28
7 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Nationals Park (Washington, DC)
5
Saturday, July 5
7 p.m.
ESPN, Disney+, ESPN+
Fenway Park (Boston)
6
Saturday, July 26
7 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)
7
Friday, August 1
7 p.m.
ESPN, Disney+, ESPN+
Camden Yards (Baltimore)
8
Saturday, August 2
7 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Camden Yards (Baltimore)
9
Saturday, August 9
9 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Coors Field (Denver)
10
Friday, August 15
8 p.m.
ESPN2, Disney+, ESPN+
Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago)
All of The Savannah Banana games will feature the team taking on The Party Animals, The Firefighters or The Texas Tailgaters.
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