Banana Ball returns to Cincinnati next summer

Casey Weldon

Night baseball scene: a female pitcher in a yellow uniform and blue cap throws from the mound; catcher and batter appear in the foreground, with a Savannah sign on the outfield wall. — Dakota "Stilts" Albritton #14 of the Savannah Bananas pitches against the Party Animals. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images

The hottest baseball ticket in Cincinnati next summer might not be for the Reds.

Driving the news: The wildly popular Banana Ball World Tour returns July 23-24, with the Savannah Bananas facing the Party Animals at Great American Ball Park.

It'll be the third straight summer the Bananas pack the 43,500-seat downtown stadium with dancing, trick plays and general baseball chaos.
But there are only two games this time, down from three this past June.

How to get tickets: The Bananas use a lottery system, so you'll need some luck.

Fans have until Oct. 31 to enter.
Winners will be drawn in early 2027 for a chance to buy tickets.

Reds fans who purchase or renew season tickets by Nov. 6 can also secure access to Bananas tickets.

Plans start at 14 games, if you're willing to sit through a little more Reds baseball.

Yes, but: If local tickets prove harder to snag than a Reds playoff berth, you've got options.

The Bananas also play in Cleveland June 5-6 and at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, on June 24 and 26.

💭 Casey's thought bubble: I love how the Bananas bring back former big leaguers for a little fun.

Reds favorites like Brandon Phillips, Todd Frazier and Adam Dunn have taken hacks in the batter's box while Bronson Arroyo, Danny Graves and Aaron Harang have thrown a few pitches.
Sean "The Mayor" Casey even got injured while running the bases in 2025.

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