Banana Ball, known for its fast-paced rules and lively atmosphere, will return to El Paso in 2027 with the Texas Tailgaters playing the Party Animals. The El Paso dates will be June 18-19 at Southwest University Park.
The Party Animals debuted in 2020 as rivals to the Savannah Bananas and have since become a fan favorite on the Banana Ball World Tour. The Texas Tailgaters joined the Banana Ball Championship League (BBCL) in 2025 and recently claimed the inaugural Banana Bowl championship.
The Banana Ball YouTube channel announced the 2027 schedule on Thursday, Oct. 15. For 2027, the world tour will add two countries — Canada and Mexico.
This year, El Pasoans got a taste of Banana Ball when the Texas Tailgaters swept their two-game series against the Firefighters in May at Southwest University Park. Both games were sold-out events.
Banana Ball Lottery 2027
Fans interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to sign up for the lottery. The official 2027 ticket lottery is open through Oct. 31. Note that entering doesn't guarantee a chance to purchase tickets.
Here is where Banana Ball will come to Texas in 2027:
Banana Ball World Tour 2027 schedule in Texas
- March 12–13: Sugar Land, Texas - Constellation Field - Texas Tailgaters vs. Loco Beach Coconuts.
- April 10–11: Arlington, Texas - Globe Life Field - Texas Tailgaters vs. Party Animals.
- April 23–24: Corpus Christi, Texas - Whataburger Field - Texas Tailgaters vs. Indianapolis Clowns.
- May 7–8: Waco, Texas - McLane Stadium - Texas Tailgaters vs. Party Animals.
- May 14–15: Amarillo, Texas - Hodgetown - Texas Tailgaters vs. Firefighters.
- May 22–23: Houston, Texas - Reliant Stadium (NRG Stadium) - Texas Tailgaters vs. Savannah Bananas.
- June 18–19: El Paso, Texas - Southwest University Park - Texas Tailgaters vs. Party Animals.
- Aug. 20–21: Round Rock, Texas - Dell Diamond - Texas Tailgaters vs. Firefighters.
- Sept. 3–4: Frisco, Texas - Riders Field - Texas Tailgaters vs. Loco Beach Coconuts.
- Sept. 10–11: San Antonio, Texas - Alamodome - Texas Tailgaters vs. Savannah Bananas.
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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok
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