Get ready to don your dancing shoes, grab your glove, and dress in your most “a-peeling” outfit — Banana Ball is coming to Walt Disney World in 2026!
Announced across ESPN2, ESPN+, Disney+, and the Banana Ball YouTube channel, the Banana Ball City Selection Show revealed that on May 29 and 30, the event will make its Disney debut at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This marks the first time fans will get to experience the sporty spectacle right in the heart of Disney’s world.
“The next location for the Loco Beach Coconuts is ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida!”
Who’s Playing — and Where?
Last season, the Savannah Bananas toured the nation, squaring off against teams like the Firefighters, the Party Animals, and the Texas Tailgaters — with stops at stadiums like Fenway, Kauffman, and Angel. This year, Disney will host a showdown between the Loco Beach Coconuts and the ever-entertaining Party Animals.
The games will take place inside The Stadium at the 220-acre ESPN complex, which holds over 9,500 fans. It also features four skyboxes, open-air suites, and plenty of space for on-field antics.
How to Get Tickets
Want to grab a seat? You’ll need to join the Ticket Lottery List before it closes on November 1, 2025. Being on the list doesn’t guarantee a spot — rather, names are drawn randomly, and winners can then move forward in the verification process to purchase tickets. Standard tickets start at $35.
To sign up for the lottery, head over to BananaBall.com.
What Is Banana Ball?
In short: it’s baseball — reimagined. Banana Ball brings fast-paced, high-energy play stuffed with quirks. A foul ball counts as an out, players can attempt to steal first base, and the usual rules are shaken up just to make things more fun. It’s part sporting event, part show, and totally entertaining.
Can’t make it to Disney? Watch Online!
If Disney isn’t in your plans, you can still catch Banana Ball action on ESPN+, Disney+, ESPN2, and other ESPN platforms. For upcoming matchups and ticket info, check BananaBall.com. And if you’re planning more Disney adventures, keep an eye on the ESPN Wide World of Sports events calendar for the latest.
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