The Savannah Bananas, known for revolutionizing the game of baseball with their entertaining performances, are set to bring their unique brand of sport to San Antonio. This quirky exhibition baseball team, which has gained immense popularity for its not-so-serious approach to the game, announced its 2025 World Tour schedule featuring two games at Wolff Stadium on September 12-13, 2025. Intriguingly, the actual Savannah Bananas team won't be playing during this event. Instead, fans can expect to see the newest league addition, the Texas Tailgaters, going head-to-head against their rivals, the Party Animals.
The Texas Tailgaters were introduced via a lively video showcasing players dancing to "Parking Lot Party" by Lee Brice inside the cab of a GMC truck during the team's draft event at Grayson Stadium, the Bananas' home base. The Tailgaters sport blue jerseys and cowboy hat-like caps, fitting right within the Texan culture. This reflects the creative and playful spirit the Savannah Bananas are known for.
The Savannah Bananas were birthed from the ashes of the minor league Savannah Sand Gnats, who moved out of Savannah, Georgia, leaving the city without any professional baseball for the first time since 1926. Established in 2015, this imaginative team has turned the traditional concept of baseball on its head, boasting fast-paced games infused with music, dance breaks, and elaborate entrances. Today, they boast around eight million followers on TikTok, showcasing just how much they've captured the attention of sports fans nationwide.
Banana Ball, the name of the game they play, attacks the slow-paced nature of conventional baseball by eliminating long pauses and introducing faster pitches, entertaining performances during the game, and special rules—like allowing players to steal first base. The Bananas even host celebrity guest players, including names like WWE star John Cena and baseball legends Roger Clemens and Josh Reddick, adding to the fun atmosphere.
Though 2025 marks their first significant foray back to Texas since their 2024 stop in Houston, the excitement surrounding the Savannah Bananas is expected to ignite San Antonio’s sports community. Fans attending the two-game showdown can look forward to lively antics, including the iconic “Hey Baby” 7th inning dance, which has become synonymous with the team's reputation for playful entertainment.
The Tailgaters and Party Animals will also play earlier matches at various locations, including two games at Riders Field in Frisco on September 5-6 and another dual at Dell Diamond in Round Rock on September 19-20. The tour destinations highlight how extensive the component of fun is, as excitement builds around these new matchups. To finish the Texas leg of their tour, the Savannah Bananas will also perform at Houston's Minute Maid Park on September 26-27, wrapping up what promises to be an exhilarating run.
For anyone eager to experience this delightful chaos, ticket sales are managed through the Banana Ball Ticket Lottery, where fans can register for the chance to buy tickets. This unique approach adds even more thrill to the anticipation surrounding the games. Given the acclaim the Savannah Bananas have received, along with their ability not just to entertain but to redefine the experience of attending live sports events, San Antonio’s upcoming glimpse of the action promises to be memorable.
From choreography and costumes to crowd participation, the Savannah Bananas and their newest addition, the Texas Tailgaters, are gearing up for the type of event not often seen at baseball stadiums. It’s no surprise the Bananas have become viral sensations—this is baseball transformed, and it’s exciting to see how their antics will play out on the diamond once they hit San Antonio.
