BREAKING: Over 150 Cities from Over 40 States Have Submitted Their Official Interest in Hosting Banana Ball Games in 2026 — This Includes Cities from Every Region of the Country (and Even Multiple International Cities); The Two Yet-to-be-Named Banana Ball Teams Have Received Official Interest from Over 50 Cities — Now, We Need Your Help in Deciding Where We Should Go: What Cities Should We Select for the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour.

In what has become one of the fastest-growing entertainment and sports phenomena in the world, Banana Ball is about to go even bigger. The Savannah Bananas have officially confirmed that over 150 cities from more than 40 U.S. states have submitted formal interest in hosting games during the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour — and that’s not all. For the first time ever, multiple international cities have also thrown their names into the ring, signaling global demand for the sport that reimagined baseball and turned it into a must-see live spectacle.

Even more exciting? Over 50 cities have expressed direct interest in being the future home city of one of the two yet-to-be-named Banana Ball teams set to join the Bananas and Party Animals on tour in 2026. And now, the Bananas are asking you, the fans, to help decide where the wildest show in sports should head next.

A Sport Gone Global: Banana Ball’s Meteoric Rise

Banana Ball began as an unconventional spin on America’s pastime — blending fast-paced rules, circus-like showmanship, and viral entertainment into a new kind of baseball that prioritizes fun, speed, and fan engagement. Games are played under radically different rules: no bunting, no stepping out of the batter’s box, no mound visits, and a two-hour time limit. Every inning is a chance to win, and fans are not just part of the game — they are the game.

What started as a novelty has grown into a cultural movement. In just a few years, the Bananas have gone from regional oddity to a national and international sensation, selling out stadiums across the U.S. and amassing millions of followers on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.

In 2024 and 2025, the Banana Ball World Tour drew sellout crowds in major league stadiums, minor league parks, college fields, and even historical venues. Whether it was Boston, San Diego, Kansas City, or even Cooperstown — the Bananas proved they could bring fans of all ages together for an experience unlike anything else in sports.

Over 150 Cities Want the Bananas in 2026 — Does Yours?

With interest pouring in from over 150 cities across every U.S. region — Northeast, Midwest, South, Southwest, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest — the challenge now becomes: where should the Bananas go next?

The submissions come from a wide range of venues: major cities like Chicago, Dallas, and Seattle, to baseball-loving college towns like Fayetteville, Lincoln, and Starkville, to surprise contenders like Anchorage, Alaska and Honolulu, Hawaii. Cities are vying not just to host a one-time game, but to become part of Banana Ball history.

The international demand has also reached a new level. Official interest has come in from cities in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom — opening the door to the first-ever international Banana Ball games in 2026. One Canadian city even proposed hosting a week-long Banana Ball Festival with nightly games, street parades, and fan competitions.

Two New Banana Ball Teams — Over 50 Cities Want to Call Them Home

Also generating huge buzz is the announcement of two new Banana Ball teams joining the Bananas and Party Animals next season. These teams will add new rivalries, new characters, and even more chaos to the game — and more than 50 cities have submitted interest in becoming the permanent home of these new teams.

The application criteria include fan enthusiasm, venue readiness, community support, and the “Banana Spirit” — a unique culture of joy, inclusivity, and entertainment. Cities are pitching everything from parades and mascot rivalries to dance squads and theme songs. In one city’s proposal, a local bakery offered to make the world’s longest banana cream pie for the team’s first home game.

While the Bananas have not released the names or mascots of the new teams yet, fan speculation has been rampant — with guesses ranging from the “Coconut Crushers” to the “Pineapple Punks.” Wherever they end up, the new teams will be fully integrated into the Banana Ball universe and will bring even more flair, fireworks, and flipping bats to the stage.

Fan Power: You Decide Where Banana Ball Goes Next

True to their roots, the Bananas are putting the decision in the fans’ hands. Starting today, fans can vote on their favorite cities for both 2026 tour stops and the new team homes. The team has launched an official campaign called #BringBananaBallHere, encouraging fans, city leaders, and entire communities to showcase why Banana Ball should come to their hometown.

“This isn’t just about where we go,” said Bananas owner Jesse Cole. “It’s about who’s ready to go bananas with us. We’re not just looking for venues — we’re looking for cities that want to be part of something unforgettable, something joyful, something totally different.”

Fans can submit their votes and pitches via the Savannah Bananas official website and social media pages, where custom videos, city shoutouts, and community testimonials are already flooding in.

What’s Next?

The final list of 2026 cities will be announced in early 2026, along with the official unveiling of the new teams, their names, uniforms, and schedules. Until then, the world of Banana Ball continues to expand, evolve, and energize fans around the globe.

So, the question is no longer if Banana Ball is coming to a city near you — it’s when. And maybe, just maybe, your hometown will be the next to dance, laugh, and flip bats with the most entertaining team in sports.

Have a city in mind? Make your voice heard. Tag your city, use the hashtag #BringBananaBallHere, and help shape the wildest tour in baseball history.

Let’s play ball — the Banana way. ⚾