News Summary
The Savannah Bananas are set to host two games in New Orleans as part of their national tour. Scheduled for March, fans can enter a ticket lottery to attend these entertaining matches. Known for their Banana Ball format, the team promises a blend of athleticism and unique fan engagement, challenging traditional baseball norms. The tour includes iconic venues across the states, highlighting the growing popularity of the Bananas and their innovative approach to the sport.
New Orleans will be the site of two exciting baseball games hosted by the Savannah Bananas on March 14 and March 15, 2026. The games are part of the team’s extensive nine-stadium tour across the country and will be held at the Caesars Superdome, making it the second stop on this unique tour.
The 2026 tour will take the Savannah Bananas to various iconic locations, including Tallahassee, Chapel Hill, College Station, Knoxville, Lincoln, Eugene, Iowa City, and Foxborough. The upcoming games in New Orleans follow the team’s successful appearance in August 2025, where they played two games at Alex Box Stadium, demonstrating their growing popularity in different venues.
A ticket lottery has been established for fans eager to attend the games in New Orleans, with entries open until October 31, 2025. Fans can easily enter the lottery through a link provided by the Savannah Bananas, ensuring that those interested have a chance to secure their spots for this highly anticipated event.
The Savannah Bananas are not your typical baseball team; they prioritize entertainment over traditional sporting competition. Their distinctive brand of baseball, known as Banana Ball, combines athleticism with engaging fan experiences. Audiences can expect synchronized choreography, karaoke sessions, and uniquely entertaining matchups, setting the Bananas apart from standard baseball games.
In 2025, the Bananas achieved remarkable attendance records, welcoming 81,000 fans at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium—a historic milestone as the largest single-game attendance in Banana Ball history. Additionally, the team drew an impressive 148,000 fans over two nights at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. These figures highlight the Savannah Bananas’ ability to captivate large crowds at football stadiums, a primary feature of their ambitious 2026 tour.
Joining the Bananas on this expansive tour will be five other teams, including the Party Animals, Firefighters, Texas Tailgaters, Loco Beach Coconuts, and Indianapolis Clowns. Among these teams, players from the historic Indianapolis Clowns—part of the Negro American League—will step into coaching roles for the newer teams, injecting a sense of legacy into the festivities.
For the upcoming year, the Bananas are planning to play a rigorous 60-game schedule. This extensive effort is part of a goal to entertain approximately 3.2 million fans in 2026, spread across 75 stadiums in 45 states. Many of the selected venues for the tour are renowned stadiums, including Neyland Stadium, Kinnick Stadium, Petco Park, Angel Stadium, and Yankee Stadium.
With this tour, the Savannah Bananas intend to challenge conventional baseball norms by showcasing their games in both baseball and football stadiums. This innovative approach not only broadens their fanbase but also redefines the experience of attending baseball games.
As excitement builds for the Savannah Bananas’ arrival in New Orleans, fans will appreciate the opportunity to engage with this unique brand of entertainment in March 2026, as the team continues redefining what it means to enjoy the game of baseball.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
Additional Resources
- WDSU
- Wikipedia: Savannah Bananas
- NOLA
- Google Search: Savannah Bananas 2026 tour
- NBC Chicago
- Google Scholar: Savannah Bananas
- Baseball America
- Encyclopedia Britannica: baseball
- WBRZ
- Google News: Savannah Bananas 2026
Author: STAFF HERE NEWORLEANS WRITER
NEW ORLEANS STAFF WRITER The NEW ORLEANS STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HERENewOrleans.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as French Quarter Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and Essence Music Festival. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and Greater New Orleans, Inc., plus leading businesses in energy, healthcare, and education that power the local economy such as Entergy, Ochsner Health, and Tulane University. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREShreveport.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Louisiana's dynamic landscape.
