Jesse Cole - Invidious

The stage is set. The biggest announcements in Banana Ball history. Tonight we will announce the 2027 Banana Ball Tour Schedule and the future of Banana Ball.

It all starts at 6:00 EST on ESPN2 and on Banana Ball YouTube.

Where do you think Banana Ball go in 2026?

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Jesse Cole

I’m still trying to find the words. Last night was the greatest show we’ve ever put on. And I’ve never felt anything quite like it.

Eleven years ago, there were just six of us and we only sold a handful of tickets in Savannah. Last night, we stood in our nation’s capital with 41,000 fans from all 50 states and people watching around the world.

The moment I’ll carry forever was walking with Emily through 300 of our players and cast as they gave the performance of their lives to our new song, “Look What We Made.”

Looking around, I saw the people who made all of this possible. We were told this wouldn’t work. But through years of hard work and pouring our hearts into this, we achieved the impossible.

And it was only possible because of the fans who have been there for us and because of the moments we’ve created together.

I continue to replay the moments from last night.

The National Anthem performed by Pentatonix, while honoring some of the greatest Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists, World War II veterans, Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients.

John Cena’s epic entrance and delivery of the game ball. Andy Grammer, Kane Brown, Lindsey Stirling and O.A.R were unbelievable. Then the Jonas Brothers surprised everyone in the final inning. It was magical.

From Split sky diving in the first peel, to a show stopping performance from beauty and the beast with our whole cast, to the biggest show starts now with all of our players, to seeing all six teams debut their brand team anthems with unbelievable performances, the night had it all!

Then to have the championship decided in showdowns, you truly couldn’t have scripted it any better.

Congratulations to the Texas Tailgaters. You earned your crown and golden throne!

For years, I’ve dreamed of creating our biggest event to honor everyone who has built this with us. Our players. Our cast. Our staff. And our fans.

To everyone who believed in us, and has given their heart to this: thank you. I have so much love for all of you and I’m truly overwhelmed with gratitude.

Last night beside Emily on our 11-year anniversary, surrounded by all of you, I could only think “Look What We Made” together!

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Peek behind the scenes of our non-stop rehearsals for the Banana Bowl!

So proud of the work the players, the cast, and everyone on the entertainment team is putting into this show!

So grateful to have @dance_izm3 @nopenother and @pasekandpaul @zackfrong11 giving everything they’ve got to make this night special.

Can’t wait to celebrate with the fans and everyone in our organization who made this night possible!

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Jesse Cole

One of the greatest weekends in Grayson Stadium's 100-year history!

First, congrats to the Bananas and the Tailgaters…but it's so much more than that!

Eleven years ago, this journey started in Savannah with a college summer baseball team. The Bananas won a championship in that first season. Now, to see our own league's playoffs here, with fans proudly wearing the gear of all four teams, and passionately cheering for their favorite teams is something I could have only dreamed of.

From "PA4L" chants, Loco Beach" chants to "Gator Up," the passion in this ballpark was unbelievable.

The Coconuts and Party Animals each made a statement by winning their opening games. Then the Bananas and Tailgaters battled back, forcing both series into winner-take-all showdowns. And with trips to the Banana Bowl on the line, both found a way to pull it off in dramatic fashion.

But what will stay with me most are the emotions. The players giving everything they had. The celebrations. The fans who cared so deeply about their teams and lived every moment with them.

Seeing how far this game has come is hard to put into words.

Banana Ball has shown that real competition and entertainment can thrive together. To see fans laughing, dancing, cheering and then hanging on every pitch was a beautiful thing to watch.

Savannah has been our home since day 1 and I'm so grateful for everything who has stayed with us and believed in us the last 11 years.

This weekend was a culmination of all the work the players, cast and staff have put in to create something special. And because of our fans' support, it has made it all worth it.

Now all of us head to DC to bring Banana Nation and all six teams together at Banana Bowl!

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What a way to finish the regular season last weekend!

Globe Life Field was the perfect place to finish this tour before the playoffs in Savannah and the Banana Bowl in our nation's capital.

This was our first time at Globe Life Field, and Texas made it feel larger than life. Three straight sold-out shows and more than 120,000 fans.

There were so many moments that made this weekend special. From the @undertaker making his iconic entrance, to @sunshineluders breaking the single season trick play record in 9th inning of the final game, to welcoming back @kelsie_whitmore with hundreds of girls and woman leading her to the mound, to welcoming a Medal of Honor recipient and Texas Rangers stars Josh Hamilton, Rafael Palmeiro, and Prince Fielder….this weekend had it all.

Through it all, we got to watch the top two teams in Banana Ball compete as they head into the playoffs.

Couldn't ask for a better finish to our first championship league regular season.

After everything this season asked of us, getting to share its final regular season moments together in Texas meant a lot.

I'm truly grateful for every person who helped make this weekend magical, from the @rangers staff and everyone at Globe Life field, to every fan who showed up and joined in on the fun!

Thank you, Texas. Now we're ready for the start of the playoffs!

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Detroit, that was unbelievable. For years, we've seen the demand and heard countless fans asking us when Banana Ball was coming to Detroit.

This weekend, Detroit answered. Our first trip to the Motor City was unforgettable. The Party Animals and Firefighters delivered two epic nights, but it was so much more than that.

This weekend was a testament to the fans.

Saturday, it rained all day. And you still showed up. You danced in the rain. You sang in the rain. You brought so much energy that made Comerica Park electric.

Seeing 80,000+ fans wearing Party Animals pink and Firefighters red was truly special.

And you witnessed Banana Ball at its best. Two nights. Two showdowns. Games on the line and a season on the line.

The Firefighters found a way to deliver when it mattered most. What a testament to that team and the way they compete.

And the Party Animals brought the greatest party in sports at the highest level.

I'm so proud of the Party Animals. They earned the opportunity to headline this weekend and they showed exactly why they deserved it with tremendous trick plays and epic performances.

Having former Tigers All-Stars Brandon Inge and Shane Greene with us, along with the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders, made the weekend even more special.

But more than anything, this weekend was a testament to our players, our cast, and our fans.

You showed up ready to have fun. Ready to sing. Ready to dance. And ready to party.

You showed us that this city was built for Banana Ball.

Now it all comes down to the final weekend. Everything is on the line.

You couldn't have written it up better for our first season of the Banana Ball Championship League!

The party is just getting started!

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170,000+ lottery signups. One sold-out MLB stadium. Here’s how the Party Animals got here.

When we noticed fans were coming to games to root for the Party Animals, we knew we had something more than just a challenger team.

The One-City World Tour. March 13–27, 2021: two games in Savannah, two in Mobile. That’s where it all started.

March 11 – May 7, 2022. A 13-game slate across seven cities. The Greatest Party In Sports was officially on tour.

September 16, 2023, Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. The Party Animals beat the Bananas in the final game of the tour to finish 34–33. The comeback was complete.

June 13–14, 2024. Kicked off their own headlining mini-tour in Savannah, then took it to Las Vegas for a monumental night.

March 15, 2025: Raymond James Stadium, 65,000 fans, sold out, the first NFL stadium in Banana Ball history. Then on May 24 in Albuquerque, Bryson Bloomer hit a walk-off grand slam against the Tailgaters.

June 6–7, 2026: American Family Field in Milwaukee. First MLB stadium. 82,000+ fans across two sold-out nights.

Next week, the Party Animals head to Cleveland for two more sold-out shows. This will be their third sold-out MLB weekend of the 2026 tour.

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Jesse Cole

Suitcase looks a little different for the Party Animals invasion of Detroit! Big weekend for the Party Animals and Banana Ball as we play two sold out shows at Comerica Park in front of over 80,000 fans! So proud of this team and how far it's come! The crazy thing is that the Greatest Party in Sports is just getting started!

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Excited to finally share the FULL conversation I had with Gary Vee five years ago! So much has happened since then, and I’m incredibly grateful for his advice and the impact it’s had on this journey. Let’s go!

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