Peeling Good

Banana Ball is swinging back into Cincinnati and this time, it’s going big. The Savannah Bananas will return to Great American Ball Park from June 19–21, 2026, for three straight nights of baseball that refuses to take itself too seriously.

This isn’t your grandpa’s ballgame. It’s part sport, part circus, part TikTok fever dream. And if last year’s sold-out games are any hint, Cincinnati is ready to go bananas all over again.

Rules? More Like Guidelines

Via: Cincinnati Business Courier

The Savannah Bananas don’t just play baseball. They rewrite it. Games are capped at two hours. If a fan catches a foul ball, it’s an out. Walks turn into full-team conga lines. And somewhere along the way, someone might be doing the worm in the infield.

With over 11 million followers on TikTok, the Bananas have a bigger social media following than every team in the NHL, NFL, MLB, and NBA. They’ve played in kilts. They’ve had a player on stilts. Their first base coach dances like he’s auditioning for a boy band.

The result is a show that has earned coverage from ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Sports Illustrated.

Cincinnati Lost Its Peel (In the Best Way)

Their 2025 visit to Great American Ball Park was pure, unfiltered fun. Fans poured in. Players danced. Kids screamed. Grown-ups did too. The atmosphere was part festival, part sporting event, and completely bananas.

Highlights from last year:

• Electric energy: It felt more like a party than a baseball game.

• A hometown moment: Sean Casey stepped up to the plate and instantly won over the crowd.

• Controlled chaos: Fast rules, loud music, and big personalities kept fans locked in from start to finish.

Not everything was picture-perfect. Some traditionalists found the vibe a little too showy. Tickets sold out in a flash, leaving many empty-handed. And yes, Sean Casey’s at-bat ended with a hamstring tear that had Reds fans wincing.

Still, the verdict was clear: Banana Ball is a hit in the Queen City.

How to Snag Tickets (Before They’re Gone)

Here’s the deal. Tickets are in very high demand. You can register for the ticket lottery at bananaball.com/tickets through October 31, 2025. A random drawing happens two months before the games, and lucky fans will get the chance to buy seats.

Want an edge? Cincinnati Reds season ticket holders jump to the front of the line. If you grab or renew a 13-game membership before December 5, you’ll get early access to this summer circus. Visit reds.com/Membership or call (513) 381-REDS for details.

Cincinnati isn’t just another tour stop. It’s a baseball city with a heartbeat. Hosting the Bananas blends old-school history with new-school chaos. It pulls in younger fans who might not sit through nine innings but will absolutely stick around for a choreographed double play.

Banana Ball gives the game a sugar rush without losing its soul. And in a sport sometimes accused of moving too slowly, that’s a very good thing.

Go Bananas

Three games. One unforgettable weekend. The Savannah Bananas are ready to turn Great American Ball Park into the loudest, silliest, happiest place in baseball. Whether you’re a diehard fan, a first-timer, or someone who just really loves a good dance break, this is your moment.

For tour info and ticket updates, visit thesavannahbananas.com.