Oct 4, 2024 - Things to Do

Savannah Bananas to play Nissan Stadium in 2025

The Savannah Bananas are coming back to Nashville next year, and this time they're supersizing the game.

The intrigue: The wacky, dancing baseball team will visit Nissan Stadium on May 10 as part of a 40-city tour.

The tour marks the first time the team will play in NFL stadiums. Nashville is one of three cities to score a football stadium game.

The tour will also stop at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina and Clemson's Memorial Stadium in South Carolina.

Between the lines: The Georgia-based team is baseball's answer to the Harlem Globetrotters. Games might include ping pong in the outfield, a backflip catch, a batter on stilts or a twerking umpire.

They play under Banana Ball rules, which dictate a two-hour time limit, outlaw bunting and cause a batter to be out if a fan catches a foul ball on the fly.

What they're saying: Owner Jesse Cole tells Axios Nashville was "a perfect fit" for another visit in 2025.

"We have huge following in Nashville," he says. "We've worked with so many country artists over the years that have come out and performed with us."

What's next: Fans need to sign up for the Banana Ball Ticket Lottery for a chance to buy tickets. The lottery closes Nov. 1.

A drawing will occur roughly two months before the event. If you're selected, you'll have a chance to buy tickets.

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