Guide to Attending a Savannah Bananas Baseball Game at Grayson Stadium
Banana Ball has taken the world by storm, and we are just as smitten as anyone else! The league consists of the Savannah Bananas, Party Animals, and the newest team, the Firefighters. Each team is unique though equally entertaining!
Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, is home to the Savannah Bananas team, and lucky for us in the Golden Isles, it's less than sixty miles away. Read on to learn everything about seeing a Savannah Bananas home game.
How to Get Banana Ball Tickets
Even before the popular Bananaland docuseries on ESPN+ came out, tickets to a Savannah Bananas baseball game could be hard to come by. But nowadays, it’s like winning the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory!
Join the Banana Ball Ticket Waitlist to be entered into a ticket lottery for the upcoming season's pre-sale list. Typically, tickets are made available to the pre-sale list about two months before the game.
You can also join the interest list for the K-Club, a fan club turned $50 membership which guarantees you the opportunity to purchase Banana Ball tickets before they are released to the pre-sale list. (Note that we said opportunity to purchase! The membership does not guarantee you will get tickets should your preferred location sells out before your given time slot!).
Tickets to a Banana Ball game at Historic Grayson Stadium are $35 for general admission and $100 for the VIB experience when purchased directly from the Banana Ball site.
Banana Ball Tickets on Facebook
Many Facebook fan pages are dedicated to selling and swapping Banana Ball tickets. Unfortunately, three out of every five posts are likely scams. We have had success purchasing tickets from this Facebook group.
Things to note when purchasing from a Facebook fan page:
- Tickets for sale or swap are most often posted the day or week of the game (kids get sick, soccer games rescheduled, etc.). The more flexible you are, the better your chances at scoring tickets!
- Speed is of the essence when purchasing tickets. If you see a post on a ticket site that sells tickets, comment as soon as possible. Remember, you can always sell them if things don't work out.
- Rest assured, K-Club members are the only ones who will have tickets months prior to a game. If a seller claims to be in the K-Club and you are unsure, call the Bananas at 912-712-2482 to verify their membership. This step can help you avoid getting scammed and ensure a secure transaction.
- K-Clubers agree never to sell their tickets over face value or risk having their membership permanently revoked. They are likely not a K-Club member if they are trying to make a profit.
- A genuine seller will never reach out to you offering tickets. Tickets sell so quickly that they don't have to look for a buyer!
- Tickets are only retrievable through a Banana Ball's Fans First Tickets account. If a seller shows you a screenshot of tickets in a Ticketmaster account or a similar platform, it is a scam. That's not to say that a seller on Ticketmaster isn't legit - but the seller would only have access to their tickets via the Fans First account.
- Ticket QR codes will only appear 24 hours before the game. If a seller shows an image of a ticket with a QR code and the date on the ticket is not within 24 hours - it is a scam.
Pre-Game Festivities at Grayson Stadium
Gates open at 5:30 pm, and the show starts at 7:00 pm.
We can confidently tell you that arriving at 4:30 pm is NOT too early! You will find a lot of pre-game activity outside Historic Grayson Stadium, including players signing autographs and taking pictures. You might even catch a marching band or a flash mob dance party! The shenanigans are endless and should not be missed.
Over 80% of Grayson Stadium is open seating. Secure your seats before getting food or drinks. Like the tickets, good seats go fast!
If you have little ones with you, hit up the bounce houses and Dunkin Donuts batting cages and games at third base. Bounce house entry is $5 per child. We recommend doing this before the opening ceremonies at 6:30 pm, as they are too good to miss!
During a Banana Ball Game
This is not the same baseball game we all came to know and love by watching The Sandlot on repeat. Self-described as the fastest and most entertaining baseball game, the players are incredible athletes and showmen!
Expect to see players break out into choreographed dances, epic scoring celebrations, a dancing umpire, the Banana Nanas (a senior citizen dance team), and the Man-Nanas (the Dad-bod Cheerleading Squad). You’ll also see plenty of participation from the stands and opportunities for fans to get involved, including the famous honoring of the Banana Baby. Check out the rules of the game here.
Owner and creator Jesse Cole wears a yellow tuxedo to each game. He is the ringmaster to the madness and will have you on your feet the entire game.
Want to be a part of the show? Try out for Banana Baby, National Anthem, and Homerun Hitter here.
Food and Beverage
If you managed to get tickets to a home game, you better come hungry! Tickets are all-inclusive, offering all-you-can-eat burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, cookies, popcorn, Coca-Cola beverages, and water. Free concession lines are on the first and third baselines.
In addition to the inclusive food options, you can purchase snacks, sweets, and beverages at many other concessions around the stadium. If you’re feeling bananas, don’t miss out on the famous Garbage Can Nachos, which include three orders of nachos covered with cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chicken, jalapenos, and cheese, served on a garbage can lid.
Bananaland has three signature items: Savannah Banana Beer (we hear it’s excellent), Banana Split Cream Soda, and the specialty alcoholic drink, the Slippery Banana.
Find all the food and beverage details here.
Grayson Stadium and Other Details
Initially built in 1926, Grayson Stadium has a long history of baseball being played on its field (though it’s seen its share of renovations and rebuilds). Legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, and Jackie Robinson have all played at Grayson Stadium during their time in the Minor League.
The Bananas played their first game in 2016 at Grayson Stadium, which has been fondly referred to as Bananaland ever since! Since taking over the field, Grayson Stadium has been the first-ever ad-free stadium.
There are no hotels within walking distance of Grayson Stadium.
Get your Bananas merchandise here. They offer free shipping across the US. If you are in the area, you can stop by the Bananas shop at Grayson Stadium (located on the right side of the stadium) Monday through Friday, 9 am—5 pm.
Sign the kids up for Bananas Academy here. The Bananas Academy combines baseball camps with training sessions, allowing players aged six to thirteen to learn from the Bananas.
If you're already planning to be in Savannah for a Savannah Bananas baseball game, check out this article for additional things to do in Savannah with kids.
