Banana Ball is coming to New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania in 2027, with the Savannah Bananas themselves returning to Yankee Stadium.
The Bananas will face the Firefighters at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on May 28-29, part of a massive 2027 tour that the organization said will span 75 cities and 79 stadiums.
New Jersey also landed Banana Ball games at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, while Maimonides Park in Brooklyn and two Pennsylvania venues will host regional games.
Here are the Banana Ball games near New Jersey and New York City, whether the Savannah Bananas are playing and how the 2027 ticket lottery works.
Savannah Bananas 2027 schedule
The 2027 Banana Ball schedule was released Thursday, revealing cities, venues, dates and matchups featuring the Savannah Bananas and the league’s other teams.
Games near New Jersey and New York City include:
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
- Dates: May 28-29, 2027
- Matchup: Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters
- Savannah Bananas playing: Yes
Maimonides Park, Brooklyn
- Dates: July 9-10, 2027
- Matchup: Loco Beach Coconuts vs. Firefighters
- Savannah Bananas playing: No
ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood, New Jersey
- Dates: Aug. 13-14, 2027
- Matchup: Loco Beach Coconuts vs. Texas Tailgaters
- Savannah Bananas playing: No
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- Dates: Aug. 27-28, 2027
- Matchup: Indianapolis Clowns vs. Loco Beach Coconuts
- Savannah Bananas playing: No
Lehigh Valley, PA
- Dates: May 7-8, 2027
- Matchup: Firefighters vs. Indianapolis Clowns
- Savannah Bananas playing: No
Are the Savannah Bananas playing near NJ or NYC?
Yes. The Savannah Bananas will play the Firefighters at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on May 28-29, 2027.
It marks a return to Yankee Stadium for the Bananas after the team played at the ballpark during its 2026 tour.
Fans looking specifically for the Savannah Bananas should check the matchup before entering the ticket lottery. The Banana Ball games at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood and Maimonides Park in Brooklyn feature other teams.
Savannah Bananas lottery 2027: When does it open?
The 2027 Banana Ball ticket lottery is now open.
Fans can join the Ticket Lottery List through 11:59 p.m. ET on Oct. 31 for a chance to purchase tickets. Joining the list does not guarantee the opportunity to buy tickets.
- Lottery opened: Oct. 15, 2026, following the City Selection Show
- Lottery deadline: Oct. 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Official signup:Banana Ball Ticket Lottery List
Joining the lottery does not guarantee tickets. Selected fans receive a separate opportunity to buy tickets.
How does the Banana Ball lottery work?
Fans enter the Banana Ball ticket lottery by selecting one city of interest and submitting an entry. After registration closes, entries are randomly selected.
Fans whose entries are drawn receive an email with instructions to purchase tickets during an assigned purchase window. Entering the lottery does not guarantee tickets, and entering earlier does not improve a fan's chances of being selected.
A Banana Ball game also does not necessarily feature the Savannah Bananas. Fans should check the matchup before selecting a city or making travel plans.
Can you buy Savannah Bananas tickets 2027? Do they go on sale?
Not through a traditional public ticket onsale. Fans looking to buy 2027 Banana Ball tickets must first enter the official ticket lottery for a chance to purchase them.
Entering the lottery does not guarantee tickets. Fans whose entries are selected receive instructions for purchasing tickets during an assigned window.
Banana Ball says tickets are sold through its official ticket lottery or Fans First Marketplace and warns that tickets purchased from third-party websites are not guaranteed to be valid.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based reporter covering trending news with USA TODAY Network's Mid-Atlantic Connect Team. She covers news in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Reach her at LComstock@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Savannah Bananas 2027 schedule revealed: See NJ, NYC, PA games
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