The greatest show in baseball is coming to Great American Ball Park for the first time ever this summer.
The Savannah Bananas, the Georgia-based exhibition baseball team known for its high-energy and viral performances, will hold two shows in Cincinnati on June 13-14. But tickets might be hard to come by.
Tickets to the Bananas’ games are a hot commodity, as the team typically sells out MLB stadiums. In fact, the team is so popular, it sold out an NFL stadium, Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, while on its 2025 Banana Ball World Tour.
Hoping to catch some Banana Ball in the Queen City? Here’s what you need to know to snag tickets for the game.
Who are the Savannah Bananas?
The Savannah Bananas are an exhibition baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. Think of them as the Harlem Globetrotters but for baseball. Their home games are played in Savannah, but they also travel the country, entertaining fans on their “world tour.”
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The team plays their own version of the game called Banana Ball, which aims to speed the game up and make it more exciting.
When are the Savannah Bananas coming to Cincinnati?
The Savannah Bananas take over Great American Ball Park on June 13-14.
How to get Savannah Bananas tickets in Cincinnati
While tickets for the 2025 season might be hard to come by, fans can still snag tickets to watch Banana Ball in the Queen City.
Since the Savannah Bananas sell tickets through their ticket lottery, only those who are drawn from the list will receive tickets from the team. So, if you didn’t enter the lottery for this current season, odds are, you’ll have to pay a higher price.
According to the Bananas’ website, tickets typically start at $35 and range up to $125 for premium experiences. However, tickets are also available on resale sites, such as Vivid Seats and StubHub, at a hefty markup.
You can join the Banana Ball ticket interest list for the 2026 season on their website.
What is Banana Ball?
Banana Ball is baseball but with nine rule changes, all with the intent of speeding up play.
The game is scored with teams tallying points for innings won instead of runs scored. According to the Bananas’ website, if you win the inning, you get the point.
Other rules include prohibiting mound visits, as well as stepping out of the batter’s box between pitches and bunting.
Perhaps the most popular rule is one in which a batter is out if they hit a foul ball and a fan catches it.
Aside from the game, Banana Ball also features a number of hijinks, including dancing base coaches and umpires and hitters wielding flaming bats.
Who will they play?
The designated foil team for the Savannah Bananas is the Party Animals.
The Party Animals are the Bananas’ partner touring team. The Bananas play their home games and most of their away games against the Party Animals, similar to the relationship between the Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals.
However, the Bananas also play other challengers on the road, from independent pro minor league teams to international teams.
USA TODAY reporter Gabe Hauaric contributed to this story.
