The Savannah Bananas will visit Camden Yards on Aug. 1 and 2, 2025, the team announced Thursday night. The Bananas, essentially baseball’s version of the Harlem Globetrotters, will play “Banana Ball” inside the Orioles’ historic home venue as part of their 2025 Banana Ball World Tour.
Once a member of the Coastal Plain League, a summer collegiate baseball league, the Bananas focused on playing a one-of-a-kind version of the sport starting in 2022. “Banana Ball” focuses partially on playing baseball, but the Bananas add elements to their games designed to entertain fans. The Savannah Bananas play in kilts and perform dances throughout their games, and there are unique rules that include no bunting and fans catching foul balls for outs. Games last no more than two hours.
The Bananas’ unique playing style has led to a cult-like following. They have more than 15 million social media followers and will play at 18 MLB stadiums in 2025, including Camden Yards. They will also visit Nationals Park on June 27 and 28. The Bananas will also play in several football stadiums in 2025, including Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, which seats more than 80,000 people, and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers.
“Our goal has always been to be Fans First and to take Banana Ball to as many fans as possible,” Bananas Owner Jesse Cole said in a news release. “Now, to be at some of the largest stadiums in the entire country, these venues are something we never could have imagined. We know they will provide an electric atmosphere which will create some unforgettable nights for our fans.”
Tickets are awarded for the Banana Ball World Tour through a lottery system. Interested attendees are asked to sign up for the lottery prior to Nov. 1. During the sign-up process, customers select the city in which they’d like to attend a Banana Ball World Tour game, and lottery winners will be announced two months prior to each game. Lottery winners are then given the ability to purchase tickets.
While the Bananas have yet to play at Camden Yards, there are connections between the Orioles and Bananas. Current Orioles’ pitcher Cade Povich pitched for the Bananas in 2020 and dominated. He made six starts and seven appearances, posting a 2.05 ERA and striking out 23 batters in 26 1/3 innings. Recent Orioles draft picks Jared Beck (2022 selection) and Carson Dorsey (2024 selection) pitched for the Bananas in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
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