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Uptown to go bananas for the Savannah Bananas

The wildest baseball games you’ll ever see are coming to Truist Field.

Men in yellow "Bananas" baseball uniforms performing a dance routine with yellow streamers.

The Savannah Bananas are sure to entertain through baseball and dance routines.

Photo via WCNC

The Savannah Bananas are sliding back into Charlotte next summer — and for the first time, Banana Ball is coming to Truist Field, June 4-6.

Game times are TBA, but tickets go fast, so grab yours early. Here are the deets.

The Savanna Bananas pose in their yellow uniforms inside Bank of America Stadium with Uptown in the background.

The Savanna Bananas were founded in 2016, bringing humor and extra fun to “America’s pastime.”

Photo via Charlotte Sports Foundation

How to score tickets

This year 150,000+ people attended the sold-out Savannah Bananas games. But don’t worry — Editor Maria scored tickets, and we’ll impart her wisdom for 2026.

  • Step one: Sign up for the Banana Ball Ticket Lottery before Friday, Oct. 31. Pro tip: When you sign up doesn’t affect your chances.
  • Step two: Grab a good luck charm and wait. If you’re selected in the random drawing, you’ll get a chance to purchase tickets.
  • Step three: Follow the instructions sent to you. Tickets start at $35.
Savannah Bananas 2025

The Savannah Bananas were created after the minor league team left Savannah.

Photo by CLTtoday

Game day gear

Haven’t attended a game? Fear not, because there are plenty of options to get the perfect merchandise.

Parking

There are plenty of parking options near Truist. Use this link to see what’s nearby.

Don’t want to fight for a spot? Take the light rail to Gateway Station.

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