Dubbed the “greatest show in sports,” Banana Ball is a high-octane, comedic twist on traditional baseball—think Harlem Globetrotters meets the diamond. Born in 2020 out of Savannah, Georgia, the game was created by the Savannah Bananas and has exploded in popularity thanks to viral TikTok moments and sold-out stadium tours across the country. Earlier this year, the sport expanded westward with the the addition of the new team: the Texas Tailgaters.
What is Banana Ball?
Banana Ball is a comedic take on America’s past-time, stripping away the slow pace of traditional baseball and replaces it with relentless energy and nonstop entertainment. The rules are designed to keep things moving and keep fans on their toes—literally. Games are capped at two hours, there are no bunts or walks, and if a fan catches a foul ball, it counts as an out.
The chaos doesn’t stop with the rules. Players break into dance mid-inning, execute trick plays, and sometimes even take the field on stilts. It’s a sport where athleticism meets absurdity—and that’s exactly the point.
Meet the Texas Tailgaters
The Texas Tailgaters are the fourth official team in the Banana Ball universe, joining the Savannah Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, and rotating “Visitors.” Unlike the other teams, the Tailgaters aren’t tied to one home stadium. Instead, they represent the Lone Star State as a whole, with games scheduled across various Texas cities.
Tour Dates and Debut
The Texas Tailgaters’ recently wrapped up their 2025 World Tour, having made their Texas debut in Rider Field earlier this September. The team has just announced plans to return to the DFW area, with games lined up at Globe Life Field from September 25 – 27, 2026. Then, the Texas Tailgaters will take on the Savannah Bananas in a three-game series.
How to Watch
Tickets for the Tailgaters’ games next September go on sale on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10 am CT. Given the Bananas’ history of sellouts, fans are encouraged to act quickly. Interested parties can purchase their tickets via Globe Life Field’s website. Remaining tickets will go on sale through the official Banana Ball website.