Banana Ball, featuring the Savannah Bananas, is gaining attention as it returns for another season, with the team scheduled to play in notable venues such as Nissan Stadium and Fenway Park. The upcoming game against the Party Animals will be held at Clemson's Memorial Stadium, airing on ESPN2 and available for streaming on Fubo, offering fans a chance to watch even if they can't attend. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET with an expected audience of 80,000, showcasing Banana Ball's unique rules designed to enhance entertainment and reduce downtime. Throughout the summer, Disney platforms will broadcast a total of ten games involving the Savannah Bananas, with eight on ESPN2 and two on ESPN. This innovative sport continues to expand its reach, drawing tens of thousands of fans to stadiums and captivating audiences with its distinctive gameplay.

Banana Ball is a viral sporting sensation that is embarking on a new season, with the Savannah Bananas traveling to various baseball and football stadiums to showcase their unique style of play to a large fanbase.

The Savannah Bananas will face the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, which is expected to host about 80,000 attendees, highlighting the sport's growing popularity.

Fans can watch the game live on ESPN2 or stream it on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, providing flexibility for viewers who prefer streaming services over traditional cable.

The game will start at 7 p.m. ET and is part of a broader schedule of ten games broadcast on Disney platforms throughout the summer, with eight on ESPN2 and two on ESPN.

Banana Ball features 11 specially crafted rules to ensure continuous action and entertainment, such as limiting the duration of innings and introducing innovative gameplay elements like the Showdown Tiebreaker.

The unique rules include prohibiting hitters from stepping out of the box, banning bunts, and allowing the stealing of first base, all aimed at maintaining a fast pace and engaging fans.

The Savannah Bananas' games are part of a larger trend of sports entertainment that integrates traditional sports with modern, fan-centric twists, contributing to its expanding appeal and market presence.

Banana Ball is back for another season — and the viral sensation is bigger than ever before.

This year, the Savannah Bananas will travel to several baseball and football stadiums, showcasing their unique sport to tens of thousands of fans. The Bananas will make stops at major venues like Nissan Stadium, Bank of America Stadium, Camden Yards and Fenway Park.

On Saturday, the Bananas will meet the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium, the home of Clemson Tigers football. If you were unable to snag tickets, don't worry — you can still catch all of the zany Banana Ball action from the comfort of your couch.

Here is everything you need to know about watching the Bananas this weekend, including TV and streaming options for their game against the Party Animals.

How to watch the Savannah Bananas live: TV channel, live stream

• TV channel: ESPN2
• Live stream: Fubo

Saturday's game between the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals will air on ESPN2. Cord-cutters can stream the game on Fubo.

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Savannah Bananas vs. Party Animals start time

• Dates: Saturday, April 26
• Time: 7 p.m. ET

Saturday's game between the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET. It will be played at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C., with a crowd of about 80,000 expected to attend. 

Savannah Bananas TV schedule 2025

Disney platforms will broadcast 10 total games featuring the Savannah Bananas this summer. Eight games will air on ESPN2, and two games will air on ESPN.

Banana Ball rules

Banana Ball has 11 rules that are designed to add more entertainment value to the game and eliminate long stretches without any action.

1. Every inning is worth one point. The team that wins the inning gets the point for that inning. In the last inning of the game, every run counts.
2. A new inning cannot be started after two hours of game time.
3. A hitter cannot step out of the box. If a hitter does step out, a strike will be added to the count.
4. A hitter is not allowed to bunt.
5. A hitter is allowed to attempt to steal first base on any pitch of an at-bat.
6. There are no walks. If a pitcher throws four balls, every defensive player on the field must touch the ball before it becomes live. A hitter can advance to as many bases as possible.
7. Catchers and coaches are not allowed to visit the mound.
8. If a fan catches a foul ball, the catch results in an out.
9. If the game is tied at the end of the time limit, the Showdown Tiebreaker will decide which team wins the game.
10. Each team is allowed to challenge one ruling on the field (fair/foul ball calls, force/tag play calls and catch play calls). Fans will also have the ability to challenge one ruling during the game.
11. The Golden Batter Rule allows a team to send any hitter to bat in any spot in the lineup. It can only be used once per game.

(More details on the Showdown Tiebreaker, challenges and other rules can be found here.)