Banana Ball returns to North Carolina in 2027

Driving the news: The Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts will play at Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, on Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, in Uptown Charlotte.

• The Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts will also play Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls.

Context: The Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts are among the teams under the Banana Ball umbrella.

By the numbers: More than 27,000 people attended Banana Ball games at Truist Field in 2026, according to the Knights. In 2025, the Savanah Bananas sold out Bank of America Stadium (home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC). Last year, they sold out UNC's Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.

What's next: Fans can sign up for the Banana Ball Ticket Lottery for a chance to buy tickets. Game times will be announced at a later date.