Oracle Park is officially bringing the wild ride that is Banana Ball to its turf for the first time ever in 2027. On Thursday, the Savannah Bananas dropped their entire 2027 travel schedule during a two-hour show from their Georgia hometown, revealing the iconic San Francisco ballpark as a brand new destination.
Oracle Park Goes Bananas, Giants Are Out of Town
So get this: Oracle Park will host the Indianapolis Clowns and the Party Animals for two games, Friday, July 30, and Saturday, July 31. What’s kinda wild is the San Francisco Giants won’t even be there. They’ll be in Los Angeles taking on the Dodgers, the second stop of a three-city road trip. This isn’t Banana Ball’s first time in the Bay Area, though. They previously hit up San Jose’s Excite Ballpark back in 2023. But moving from a Single-A stadium to a full-blown, picturesque MLB ballpark like Oracle? That just screams how massive Banana Ball has become, with a video promoting the 2027 tour saying they expect over 4 million fans to show up.
The Banana Ball Takeover: Across the Globe and Leaving One Team Behind
We’re talking about a league with six teams that barnstorms across the country, right? For 2027, they’re hitting 79 different stadiums in 34 states. And for the first time ever, they’re going international, with events slated for Mexico and Canada. California alone is getting four stops in 2027, covering the entire National League West. They’re returning to Petco Park in San Diego from April 3-4, making their first trip to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles April 23-24, hitting Angel Stadium in Anaheim July 2-3, and then finally getting to San Francisco. Baseball America even reported that, in addition to the Giants and Dodgers, the Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, and Rays are hosting Banana Ball for the first time. Wanna know the kicker? That leaves the Mets as the ONLY MLB team that still hasn’t hosted Banana Ball. Seriously, how are they missing out on this action?
Hitting the Road: From Hawaii to Vegas and Beyond
Beyond the MLB stadiums, Banana Ball is also hitting up some prime vacation spots. They’re going to Honolulu for the first time, with two days at the University of Hawaii’s baseball stadium, April 30 and May 1. Then it’s off to Reno June 10 and 11, and a return to Las Vegas for three days, March 18-20. Fun fact about Vegas: the tour video showed the A’s new stadium on the Strip as the backdrop, but that joint won’t even be built until 2028. The news release and Instagram say the games are at Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Triple-A Aviators. The Giants haven’t even publicly acknowledged hosting Banana Ball yet, as of Thursday at 6 p.m. But hey, if you’re hyped to catch it, you can jump into the ticket lottery. It’s open until October 31 at 9 p.m. Pacific. So, if you’re looking for some pure baseball fun, keep an eye on that lottery. Banana Ball is blowing up, and it’s clear the game is here to stay, even if one team is still stuck on the sidelines.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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