COLLEGE TOWN, FL — The Savannah Bananas have sold out more than 15 MLB stadiums and 3 football stadiums — and now they are taking over Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee and local retail stores are stocking their shelves with Banana gear.
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What started as a summer college team has grown into a must-see experience for millions. In 2015, the team was originally part of the Coastal Plain League in Savannah, Georgia, where a contest gave them their name, logo, and colors. They started with traditional baseball before giving "Banana Ball" a try — and it took off.
Selling out 17 of their 25 games in their inaugural season, fans were coming from across the country to watch the Bananas play.
The goal from the beginning was to make baseball fun. Each game features player dances, fan engagement, unique rules, and more.
The Savannah Bananas have chosen Florida's Capital City to kick off their 2026 season. All three Tallahassee games have sold out, with thousands more on the waiting list.
As fans prepare for the event, local sports retailers are stocking up. Academy Sports and Outdoors has gloves, jerseys, hats, bats, and banana-themed baseballs available for fans.
"We definitely have had Savannah Bananas gear for quite a couple of years there. We have seen some customer influx lately with the matchup coming up," Ryan Maddox, Sales Manager at Academy Sports and Outdoors said.
Fans will also have the opportunity to get that gear autographed at a free meet-and-greet that Academy Sports and Outdoors is hosting this Friday. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will feature players from the Savannah Bananas and Texas Tailgaters, with opportunities to take pictures and get autographs.
"Once the word got out that they were bringing their world tour to Tallahassee, and definitely as we're getting up closer to the matchup, it's been even on social media we've had hundreds of customers already expressed interest in coming to the event," Maddox said.
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Academy Sports and Outdoors said they are excited to host the event and are looking forward to seeing the turnout.
To see a list of what you need to know ahead of the games, click here.
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