The Savannah Bananas Are Bringing Banana Ball to Upstate NY

Banana Ball Is Coming to Upstate NY

I’ll admit it, as a huge baseball fan, I was a bit skeptical about Banana Ball at first.

It looked more like a bunch of dudes doing Tik-Toks than a ballgame. But after watching it on TV and seeing how fans react, it’s hard not to love it. These guys have figured out how to make baseball fun again — and fans can’t get enough.

Even the secondary teams (not the actual Savannah Bananas) are packing stadiums with just as much energy and excitement. And now, the phenomenon is headed to central New York.

Two Games in September

Banana Ball is coming to NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse for two games — September 11th and 12th, 2026!

The series will feature the Firefighters taking on the Party Animals, also known as the Tailgaters, both fan-favorites that bring the same over-the-top energy, antics, and athleticism that have made Banana Ball a worldwide phenomenon.

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Tickets in High Demand

These tickets are not easy to get.  If you want in, you’ll need to enter the ticket lottery by October 31st, 2025, at bananaball.com/tickets.

Tickets are only sold through the official lottery system at FansFirstTickets.com.
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The league wants fans to know that tickets sold on third-party sites or social media are often fake and will not be accepted. The Bananas’ staff, cast, and players never sell tickets through social media, so use extreme caution and report any fake accounts trying to do so.

Ticket FAQ

How do I get tickets?

Join the Ticket Lottery List before November 1, 2025. Entry doesn’t guarantee tickets — names are drawn randomly, and if you’re selected, you’ll get a chance to buy verified tickets.

How much are they?

Standard tickets start at $35, and Meet & Greet tickets start at $100. For MLB and large-venue games, prices start at $40 and $125, respectively. There are no hidden fees or taxes..

Why are tickets so expensive online?

Because many of them are not real, if you see prices way above $35, it’s likely resale or a fake listing on third-party sites like StubHub, VividSeats, or Ticketmaster.

Does joining the lottery early help my chances?
Nope — it’s totally random. Whether you join the first day or the last, your odds are the same.

Banana Ball continues to blur the line between baseball and pure entertainment — and fans here in Upstate and Central New York will finally get to see why it’s become such a sensation.

Don’t miss your shot at tickets. Make sure you join the lottery by October 31, 2025!