Savannah Bananas to bring “Banana Ball” to Neyland Stadium in 2026

The Savannah Bananas, the wildly popular exhibition baseball team that has sold out stadiums around the country and attracted millions of social media followers will be playing in Knoxville next year. The Bananas will bring “Banana Ball” to Neyland Stadium on May 23. Knoxville was among the dozens of cities announced for the 2026 Banana Ball tour during a live selection show on ESPN2 Thursday. “Banana Ball” differs from traditional baseball with a fast-paced, entertaining version featuring different rules, choreographed dances, players on stilts, and other entertaining changes to appeal to a wide audience. Tickets are sold through a lottery process and the list for the 2026 tour is now open and will close October 31.