Savannah Bananas will be joined by 5 barnstorming teams in 2026 as Banana Ball continues to grow

Banana Ball continues to grow. The Savannah Bananas remain the nameplate for the barnstorming style of rollicking entertainment, but on Thursday night founder Jessie Cole announced more growth for his brand of baseball hijinks. Cole said the Savannah Bananas will be joined by five teams in a new league in 2026 that has scheduled appearances in 75 stadiums in 45 states.