**BREAKING NEWS: Savannah Bananas to Launch Nationwide Youth Banana Ball League in 2026 and Debut Exclusive Streaming Platform After Record-Breaking Profits
*By: Fictional Sports Network (FSN)*
*Date: September 24, 2025*
*Location: Savannah, Georgia*
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In a move that’s set to revolutionize the world of alternative baseball, the **Savannah Bananas** have announced **two major initiatives** that will take Banana Ball to new heights in 2026: the **launch of a nationwide youth league** and the debut of an **official Banana Ball streaming platform**.
The news comes on the heels of what owner and founder **Jesse Cole** described as the **“most successful year in Bananas history,”** with record-breaking ticket sales, sold-out tours across the country, and merchandise flying off the shelves.
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### A League of Their Own: Youth Banana Ball Is Coming
Starting next spring, the Savannah Bananas will **introduce a nationwide youth Banana Ball league**, giving kids aged **8 to 14** across the U.S. the chance to play the wildly entertaining and fast-paced version of baseball that has captivated fans of all ages.
> “We’ve seen the smiles. We’ve seen the laughter. Now we want to bottle that joy and share it with the next generation,” Jesse Cole said in Wednesday’s press conference, dressed in his signature yellow tuxedo.
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> “Banana Ball is about fun, creativity, and love for the game — and we believe kids deserve to experience that too.”
The league, backed by partnerships with youth sports organizations and sponsors including **StubHub**, will kick off in **20 major cities** and eventually expand to **all 50 states**. Each region will host local tournaments, with the **top teams earning a chance to play in the National Banana Ball Youth Championship** held annually in Savannah.
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### Streaming the Fun: Banana Ball TV
Alongside the youth league, the Bananas also announced the **launch of a dedicated streaming service** called **“Banana Ball TV”**, set to go live in early 2026.
The platform will offer:
* **Live games** from the Bananas and their spinoff team, the Party Animals
* **Behind-the-scenes content**
* **Documentary series** following players and fans
* **Interactive games and features for kids**
* **Exclusive early access to merchandise and tickets**
Cole stated the goal of the streaming service is to **“bring the Banana Ball experience into every home,”** especially for fans who can’t make it to a live game.
> “We’re not just building a brand — we’re building a movement,” he said.
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### Bananas on the Rise
According to FSN sources, the Savannah Bananas have **tripled their revenue** in 2025 compared to last year, largely due to their viral social media success, consistent sellouts, and fan-first marketing approach. This year alone, they performed in **over 30 cities** and welcomed **more than 1 million fans**.
With the launch of the youth league and streaming service, analysts predict the Bananas could soon become **one of the most valuable entertainment properties in sports.**
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### The Future of Banana Ball
From a quirky team in Georgia to a full-blown national phenomenon, the Savannah Bananas are showing no signs of slowing down. With kids soon playing Banana Ball from coast to coast and fans tuning in from around the world, the 2026 season might just be the biggest yet.
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