The Savannah Bananas Set to Bring Their Unique "Banana Ball" to Chicago in 2025
The Savannah Bananas, the unconventional baseball team that has taken the country by storm, are finally coming to Chicago as part of their 2025 world tour. Mark your calendars for August 15-16, 2025, when the Bananas will take the field at Guaranteed Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, for their first-ever performance in the Windy City. Known for their wild and entertaining take on America’s favorite pastime, the Bananas will face off against the Firefighters in a series sure to dazzle both baseball fans and newcomers alike.
For those unfamiliar, the Savannah Bananas don’t play your traditional brand of baseball. They’ve created their own version of the sport, known as "Banana Ball," which adds a variety of fan-friendly rules aimed at speeding up the game and enhancing the entertainment. The format features a two-hour time limit, no mound visits, and even allows fans to get in on the action—catching a foul ball means an automatic out! You won’t see any bunts either, as they’ll get you ejected from the game. Instead of extra innings, tie games are resolved with a unique one-on-one showdown between the pitcher, catcher, and a single batter trying to hit an inside-the-park home run. It's a fast-paced, high-energy spectacle that has sold out stadiums across the country.
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Originally a collegiate summer league team, the Savannah Bananas transformed in 2022 into a year-round entertainment phenomenon, playing their own brand of Banana Ball at venues nationwide. In 2024, they sold out several Major League Baseball stadiums, including Boston’s Fenway Park and Washington D.C.’s Nationals Park. Next year, they’re expanding their reach to 18 MLB stadiums, including the Chicago White Sox’s ballpark, and three NFL stadiums. It’s clear that the Bananas have captured the imagination of baseball fans across the country.
If you want to catch the Bananas in Chicago, you’ll need a bit of luck. Tickets will be available through a lottery system on the team’s website, and demand is expected to be sky-high. Fans can also catch the Bananas earlier in the year at the Cubs' spring training complex in Mesa, Arizona, or the White Sox's spring training facility in Glendale, Arizona, in February 2025.
The Bananas’ meteoric rise from a small team in Savannah, Georgia, to a nationwide sensation is nothing short of remarkable. Their innovative take on baseball has drawn comparisons to the Harlem Globetrotters for the way they blend sport with entertainment. But for the team’s owner, Jesse Cole, this is about building something bigger—a whole new way to enjoy baseball. His vision for Banana Ball, which started out as an experiment to make games faster and more fun, is now shaping up to be a major part of baseball’s future. The team is even planning to launch a Banana Ball Championship League in 2026, aiming to take the sport to a global audience.
This summer, Chicago will get a taste of what makes the Savannah Bananas so special. With sellouts expected, it’s bound to be an unforgettable experience for anyone lucky enough to grab a ticket.
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