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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
truTV And HBO Max To Air 19 Savannah Bananas Games This Summer And Fall
TNT Sports will air 19 Savannah Bananas games this summer and fall on truTV and simulcast on HBO ... More Max. Banana Ball is coming to your sports television schedule courtesy of TNT Sports with a total of 19 games airing this summer and fall on truTV and HBO Max. Starting Saturday, Aug 16, the always entertaining Savannah Bananas continue their tour of MLB ballparks as they play The Firefighters at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, airing at 8 pm E.T. on truTV and simulcast on HBO Max. For eight consecutive weekends, Banana Ball coverage will see stops at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Petco Park in San Diego, Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and Daikin Park in Houston, along with a weekend series from Grayson Stadium, the Savannah Bananas' home stadium. As part of the coverage, TNT Sports will air the first-ever Tour Championship in early October which highlights a multi-day tournament featuring four teams. The winner will be decided in the title game on Saturday, October 11. The Savannah Bananas play a unique version of baseball called 'Banana Ball'. Similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, Banana Ball features over-the-top showmanship and fan participation, where players engage in dance routines, comedic sketches, and other performances between and often during the game. Below is the TNT Sports broadcast schedule of the Savannah Bananas on truTV and HBO Max
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
World Series champ Shane Victorino joins Savannah Bananas for game in Philadelphia
World Series champion and former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino joined the Savannah Bananas for one at-bat at Citizens Bank Park Saturday night.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Excited fans rejoice as Savannah Bananas play at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
Philly is going bananas for the popular baseball team the Savannah Bananas. Standing on their feet, fans took in the excitement as Citizens Bank Park played host to the popular exhibition baseball team known for their unique and entertaining style of play. "It's electric, I mean, the way everybody came out, we're having a blast, the kids are just over the moon, they got autographs, what a night, what a night," said Sean Zaks, who was with his family. Playing in front of some 45,000 fans, the Bananas took on the Texas Tailgaters, one of three other exhibition teams. Corey Kennedy and her family were lucky to score last-minute tickets. "We love baseball, but this is so much more than baseball; this is like for everybody. There's dancing and singing ... it doesn't matter your age, I feel like there's something for everybody," Kennedy said. Fans also showed some love for the "Flyin' Hawaiian," giving him a standing ovation. Former Phillies World Series champ Shane Victorino suited up in yellow for one at-bat, and he reached first base. "I got to play in some great cities; Boston was a great one, but nothing like Philadelphia. When this place gets going, it's a pretty exciting place," Victorino said. The Bananas are in Philly as part of their ongoing Banana Ball World Tour. The team has millions of followers on social media. They're famous for their blend of baseball, dancing, back flips and what the team calls "The Greatest Show in Sports." "Just such a great environment, love the music, love the players, the energy, so this is our second time coming," said Alex Hammond. For John Sperone, it was a surreal moment. He sat in the stands and watched his son, Joe Sperone, pitch in the sixth inning for the Tailgaters. The 23-year-old grew up in Broomall and always dreamed of playing in front of a sold-out stadium. It may not be the Phillies, but it's the next best thing. "We've been to many Phillies games, Eagles games, Flyers games, Sixers games, but this is his dream to keep playing baseball, and we support his dream 100%," said John Sperone. After the game, fans enjoyed a block party and got to meet some of the players. The Bananas beat the Tailgaters 5-1. They will play again at the Bank on Sunday in front of another sold-out crowd.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Savannah Bananas vs Texas Tailgaters: Live Stream Banana Ball, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. This Saturday night, the Savannah Bananas are throwing the wildest party of the summer. The Banana Ball World Tour makes its stop at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 26–27, where the Bananas take on the electric Texas Tailgaters in a must-watch showdown live on ESPN at 7:00 PM ET. Members of the Savannah Bananas perform their pre-game routine prior to a game against The Firefighters at Fenway Park on July 05, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Members of the Savannah Bananas perform their pre-game routine prior to a game against The Firefighters at Fenway Park on July 05, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo byHow to Watch Savannah Bananas vs Texas Tailgaters Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET Venue: Citizens Bank Park Channel: ESPN Stream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE) Banana Ball Live coverage will begin at 6:30 PM ET, with the game following at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN and streaming on Fubo. If you haven't experienced Banana Ball, you're in for a treat (and possibly a backflip). The Savannah Bananas have turned traditional baseball on its head, adding fan participation, dancing umpires, walk-off celebrations after every inning, and a two-hour game clock that guarantees non-stop action. The Texas Tailgaters will be on the opposite side of the field, a hard-hitting, high-energy squad bringing Texas-sized swagger and a flair for the dramatic. Known for their competitive edge and crowd-pleasing antics, the Tailgaters are more than up for the challenge, and Saturday's matchup is shaping up to be a highlight of the tour. A few rules to know before you catch one of the most exciting nights in baseball: If a fan catches a foul ball, the batter is out, making the crowd part of the defense. Bunting is banned because in Banana Ball, it's considered disrespectful to the spirit of the game. Each inning is treated like a mini-game, with one point awarded to the team that scores the most runs in that inning. And don't forget the walk-up routines, players turn their entrances into full-blown performances that could win awards. Catch all the Banana Ball action on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN Live stream Savannah Bananas vs Texas Tailgaters for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Here's how you can watch the Savannah Bananas in Philadelphia for free on TV
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The summer of Banana Ball continues tonight with another televised Savannah Bananas game on ESPN. Tonight, the Bananas take over Citizen's Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, to take on the Texas Tailgaters. The Savannah Bananas play an exciting take on baseball that emphasizes trick plays, showmanship, and fan participation, not unlike the exhibition take on basketball that the Harlem Globetrotters popularized. The team is spending the summer on the road, playing against the three other Banana Ball teams, the Party Animals, the Firefighters, and the Tailgaters. savannah bananas in philly: what to know When: July 26, 7 p.m. ET July 26, 7 p.m. ET Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) Channel: ESPN ESPN Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free), Disney+ Here's how to tune in to Banana Ball tonight. What time is the Savannah Bananas game on TV tonight? The Savannah Bananas game is on ESPN tonight, July 26, at 7 p.m. ET. How to watch the Savannah Bananas for free: If you don't have cable, you'll need a live TV streaming service to watch the Savannah Bananas on TV. Our favorite live option is DIRECTV, which includes ESPN in its signature CHOICE package ($59.99/month for your first month) or its MySports Genre Pack ($69.99/month). Both packages come with a free trial. Other ways to stream the Savannah Bananas: In addition to airing on TV, the Savannah Bananas game will also stream live on Disney+ and ESPN+ for subscribers. Disney+ starts at $9.99/month, while ESPN+ has one streaming package for $11.99/month. You can also bundle both services with Hulu for as low as $16.99/month. Savannah Bananas 2025 TV schedule: After tonight, 4 more Savannah Bananas games will air on the ESPN family of networks between now and August. All times below are listed in ET. July 26 at 7 p.m. – Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ESPN) – Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ESPN) August 1 at 7 p.m. – Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland (ESPN) – Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland (ESPN) August 2 at 7 p.m. – Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland (ESPN2) – Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland (ESPN2) August 9 at 9 p.m. – Coors Field in Denver, Colorado (ESPN2) – Coors Field in Denver, Colorado (ESPN2) August 15 at 8 p.m. – Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois (ESPN2) Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
